Recently there has been a LOT of misleading and incomplete information coming about grain-free pet foods leading to taurine deficiencies...

Summer is the time of hot weather that can lead to lots of challenges for us and our animals. Fires and floods are some of the scariest....

The 4th of July is next week, so it's important to plan now to keep your dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, horses safe from the scary noises...

Many years ago I received a communication from elephants, or as I describe it, from the "Council of Elephants." This Council is the...

There's a disturbing trend among vets to say that processed prescription diets represent "food as medicine." Unfortunately, this is far...

"What happened to my cats? They seemed so happy together. Then, suddenly, World War 3 broke out! What happened, Kate?" My poor client...

This Monday was "Earth Day." But for most of us who care about wildlife and the future of our planet, EVERY day is Earth Day! However,...

Flea, tick and mosquito season is here! We honor these insects' right to exist and feed birds, bats, fish, amphibians. etc., but also...

Recently I've been working with some cats and dogs with the dreaded "c" diagnosis and it got me thinking about how differently animals...

Many of my clients' older dogs, especially labs, boxers, and viszlas, seem prone to fatty cysts. These cysts, "benign" tumors and/or...

"Hello Kate. We just had a scary event. Our young shepherd attacked our older one and we're having to keep them separate. I'm so upset!...

This winter has brought,  and continues to bring record-breaking cold temperatures across North America and Europe. I want to check in...

A while back, my daughter-in-law told me that their cat was throwing up almost daily. Was it the food? Nope. It was the bowl. It turned...

Brrrrr. Puppy, it's cold outside! Can you imagine walking barefoot on ice, snow, rocky trails, cold pavements? Well, our dogs and outdoor...

There's been information coming out recently about grain-free pet foods leading to taurine deficiencies and canine dilated cardiomyopathy...

There are many warnings in your inbox about giving pets as gifts.  However, if you plan ahead and follow these tips from me and the...

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...

Winter is coming. Have you "winterized" your cat dog and horse? It's important to think about how to keep them healthy and warm during...

Pet Care specialists are often divided as dog or cat people, but rarely have I come across information that clearly points out the...

Jambo everyone! On Wednesday, September 26th,  I shared a tour of our fabulous journey in Kenya.* If you missed it live, or would like to...