Outside of the Box Ways to Make Your Cat Happy
Dear Cathy, I adopted my first cat and am so excited. We bought litter boxes, toys, food, and such, but […]
Cold Weather and Pets: Keeping Them Safe During Severe Winter Conditions
By Cathy M. Rosenthal The nation is bracing for frigid temperatures and blizzard conditions, and protecting your pets during this […]
Helping Your Cat Cope with the Loss of a Companion
Dear Cathy, We had two cats who were littermates and adopted as kittens. One of the two cats disappeared and […]
Pets as Gifts: To Give or Not to Give – A More Thoughtful Approach
By Cathy M. Rosenthal Tis the season for giving, and for some, the idea of giving a pet as a […]
Thanksgiving and Pets: Gratitude, Boundaries, and a Little Extra Planning
by Cathy M. Rosenthal Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones, share a meal, and reflect on all […]
Recognizing Stress Signals in Your Cat
By Cathy M. Rosenthal The other day, I received a question from a cat owner whose feline had been acting […]
Do pets with black fur get overlooked at shelters?
Dear Cathy, A seven-year-old black dog I adopted had been at the shelter a long time. Is it because he’s […]
Are humans open-minded enough to recognize animal intelligence when we see it?
By Cathy M. Rosenthal When Frans De Waal’s book, Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Really Are? […]
Why cats (big and small) love boxes: The hidden instincts behind your feline’s favorite spot
Dear Cathy, I just adopted my first cat. I have bought scratching posts and toys, but he seems to […]
Keeping pets safe over the 4th of July
Halloween may be a spooky holiday, but it’s the 4th of July that […]