Preparing for Your Pets’ Safety
I originally wrote this post in April 2012: May 12, 2012 is National Animal Emergency Preparedness Day. No one wants to think about horrible things that might put your family and pets at risk. But that the point of having the special day. To make us think. Hurricane...
Dogs That Help Us Heal
I originally wrote this post in March 2012: Had a tough day? Don’t worry; your dog is there to make you feel better. Pet owners know that our pets provide us comfort and unconditional love, even on our worst days. Numerous studies indicate pet ownership also...
Why National Spay Day is Important
I originally wrote this post in February 2012: Tuesday, February 28 is National Spay Day. Pioneered by the Doris Day Foundation in 1994, this event was created to call attention to the significant problem of pet overpopulation in the United States. We don’t think of...
Doing the Right Thing
I originally wrote this post in January 2012: We said goodbye to our sweet Zeke the other day. Nearly 15, he was. His kidneys failed him and he just wore out. His loss leaves cannonball size holes in our hearts. He was such an easy-going, sunny-spirited guy. A friend...
A New Year Brings New Changes
I originally wrote this post in December 2011: Call it New Year’s Resolutions or a To Do List. Either way, as you look to the New Year, what changes or habits do you want to adopt for your pets? In this Pet Passions column, I review topics from this past year, with an...
Resolving cat litter box problems
I originally wrote this post in November 2011: Cats are an attractive pet for many people because they tend to be fairly easy to care for. Provide good food, a litter box, affection, interactive play time and you have a ready-made pet. So it’s understandable how...
Pet safety through the holidays
I originally wrote this post in October 2011: The last three months of the year are usually great fun for humans with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, as well as New Year’s Eve. Regardless which holidays you observe, be advised that each...
Household Harmony: Introducing a second dog to your home
I originally wrote this post in September 2011: Thinking about adding a second dog to your home? If so, get another dog for you—not for your dog. A second dog really is twice the work, twice the expense. And yes, twice the love. If you have the time and ability to...
Pet Insurance: Is it right for you?
I originally wrote this post in August 2011: No one wants to choose between their savings and the life of their beloved pet. And given all the advances in veterinary medicine, there are greater treatment options to extend your pet’s life. But they come at a cost....
Harmony at Home: Dogs and cats living together
I originally wrote this post in July 2011: We’ve all seen those super-cute photos of dogs and cats curled up together in a blissful nap. Those who have both dogs and cats know that doesn’t come easy. Getting both species to live harmoniously requires time, planning...