Helping your dog get more socialized around other dogs
Dear Cathy,We have a four-year-old (neutered) Catahoula who is incredibly smart and energetic but only likes to play when there […]
Nothing Is Wrong With Your Pet: Why Winter Can Feel Hard for Dogs and Cats
If your dog or cat seems a little “off” right now, you’re not alone—and chances are, nothing is wrong. This
Can Dogs with a High Prey Drive Live Peacefully with Cats?
Dear Cathy, Six months ago, I adopted Max, a three-year-old mixed breed dog. My vet suspected he’d been poorly socialized
Moving with Pets Doesn’t Have to Be Hard—If You Plan Ahead
By Cathy M. Rosenthal I’ve moved 23 times as an adult. Add in another 14 from my childhood, and you
Why Some Dogs Greet You with a Toy in Their Mouths
By Cathy M. Rosenthal The moment Roxy hears the front door open, she springs into action. Her ears perk up,
When Cats in the Same Household Don’t Get Along
By Cathy M. Rosenthal A reader recently wrote to me about her cat not using the litter box. Like most
How to Help Dogs Get Along in the House
By Cathy M. Rosenthal I recently visited a friend who shares her home with three male dogs: a ten-year-old Chihuahua
How to Talk to Neighbors About Barking Dogs
By Cathy M. Rosenthal Recently, I had to talk to a new neighbor about our dogs — mine and hers.
When is it Too Cold to Walk a Short-Haired Dog?
Dear Cathy, My dog (a pit bull mix) and I enjoy a long morning walk several days each week. Lately,
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