Everyone who has an indoor cat, dreads the day this might happen. The good news is that cats normally stay closer to home than you think. Here are 12 Tips if your indoor cat has disappeared. Don't panic. Freaking out will not help you and may scare your cat! Sit down, take a deep breath and think about where he was the last time you saw him. Check around that area. Search indoors first. As you know, cats are masters at creative hiding. My cat, Lily had me completley confounde

Coconut oil has been touted as a great internal and skin supplement for humans and, of course, as happens so frequently, has been recommended with little research for our animal companions. It turns out that there are much better oils and sources of beneficial omegas for our cats' and dogs' bodies -- inside and out. Those include olive oil and butter! According to Jean Hofve, holistic DVM and researcher, "Coconut oil is popular in human nutrition, but for cats it does not add

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Burrr! Puppy it's cold outside! Snow, ice, cold , and rough terrain are just half of it. What about all the toxic chemicals on and near roads that the pads of their feet are exposed to every day? During winter months, de-icers are spread on roads, making their way on to sidewalks and into snow drifts. Walking on and in these is very dangerous. If you don't wipe off their feet every time they come inside, their skin absorbs these. If they lick their feet they ingest these

The holidays are fun and exciting for human children of all ages. But what about your animals? Puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats LOVE decorations too, but they provide all kinds of hazards. What should you do about the tree, foods, plants, costumes, burning candles, lights, etc, etc? For holiday fun and valuable info, here's the link for my handy little, beautifully illustrated booklet I created a few years ago. You can print it out, stick on the frig, and share with family an

In my over 30 years working with animals, I have seen an increase in departures in December. Why? I asked the Animal Council and here is what I received, "As the Winter Solstice draws near the Earth in the northern hemisphere, She goes into a deeper and deeper sleep. This "sleep" is the quieting down of all activity. The Yin time of year when She rests and rejuvenates. This is a critical time for re-balancing and peaceful contemplation . The energetic emphasis is on the dy

I know it's been a tough year for most of us. I invite you to join me in a little Love "exercise" focusing on gratitude for and appreciation of our human and animal family members for their presence in our lives. Let me start by saying that I'm very grateful for your support and for trusting me to be the "voice" of your animals. The Love Exercise Marie Forleo shared a wonderful idea on Marie TV. She suggested that when we sit at the table with family and friends, each person

Help! my beautiful dog has been in the emergency room all night and she's not improving...

What would you say is the best Valentine you can give your beloved furry? Special treats? A new red sweater? Heart-shaped toy? I may be...

Something truly beautiful for your animals and you... My friend and extraordinary human, Dr. Jeff Feinman, shared these most beautiful...

In my over 30 years working with animals, I have seen an increase in departures in December. Why? I asked the Animal Council and here is...

Most of you, dear readers, totally know that your animal companions feel and understand you when you communicate with them. You may not...

What is your dog's most valued sense? Hearing? seeing? Nope, smelling. Dogs have told me more times than I can count, that they can lose...

What Treats & Tricks does Halloween mean for your animals? For us humans, October means fall has finally arrived with beautiful leaf...

Suzie, a dear dog I worked with recently began to vomit, turn away from food, eat less and less and lose vitality. When I tuned into...

In what ways do our animals wake us up to our true selves and our spiritual natures? What if you were wide awake as a child, felt...

Science is catching up and "proving" how cats and dogs improve our wellbeing. This year research scientists in Korea, Austria, and...

Dog trainers, vets and well-meaning friends often get this wrong. They might tell you if you don't "catch your dog in the act, you can't...

Uh oh. Did you know that 61% of cats and as many as ONE in THREE canine veterianry patients are disgnosed as Obese? Obesity among our...

Help! my beautiful dog has been in the emergency room all night and she's not improving...