Why are these potentially hazardous ingredients STILL in pet foods?? In one word: Money. They are cheap and "not for human consumption."...

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...

Your cat is a unique individual with her own needs and desires. However, there are three things she really wants that only you can giver...

You can spend thousands of dollars at the vet in one weekend on test after test, expensive medications, appetite stimulants, antibiotics,...

Have you used essential oils for yourself? Have you used or thought about using them around or even for your animals? PLEASE DON'T until...

Dogs' and cats' kidneys and bladders do a lot of work. These organs, along with the liver, skin and lymphatic system have a big job...

You know how playing with, petting, snuggling, brushing, riding your beloved companions helps calm your nervous system. What about the...

It's that time of year again. Flea, tick and mosquito season is right around the corner. It's critical that you become informed about the...

Did you know that kidney issues are the #1 insurance claim for cats and that as many as one in ten dogs has kidney challenges? In my 30+...

Is your vet allopathic or holistic? What's the difference, and why is it important? Every vet who has a degree is trained in allopathic...

Some dogs and most cats are very adept at hiding pain. They still carry the coding from their ancestors that showing pain indicates...

Ah, pet food. We love it for the convenience, but as responsible guardians, we need to be concerned about the ingredients and what...

As our animal family (and human) age, there are many new choices we have to make. How much exercise is okay? Do they need to have a...

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 if this Thanksgiving we express appreciation along with gratitude? Marie Forleo shared a wonderful idea on Marie TV. She suggested...

I know, Dear Reader, that you and I are are doing so many things to lighten our "carbon footprint" on Mother Earth. Eating organic, local...

These days it's important to be prepared for emergencies. Fires and floods are some of the scariest. In addition to planning for your...

As an animal communicator of 30+ years, I am interested when scientists become interested in "deciphering" how dogs and other animals...

In America most of us believe that one of the best things we can do for our animals is to spay or neuter them. We've been told that in...

It's that wonderful time of year when summer turns to autumn. Leaves change into their brilliant wardrobes, gifting us with incomparable...