Okay, so 2021 isn't starting out the way we all hoped with a break from Covid 19 and political drama, things we can't control or do much...

Dear Human Family; The decade began with major challenges for all on Mother Earth, especially you and your families, intimate and...

In my twenty-eight years working with animals, I have seen an increase in departures in December. Why? I asked the Animal Council and...

Since we're spending more time inside thanks to colder weather, it's important to do a "check up" on your house to be sure you and your...

There's so much talk of vaccines for Covid, but are you aware of the new recommended vaccine protocol for kittens and cats? The American...

Happy Thanksgiving! This will be an unusual T'Giving for most of us as we won't be able to be with many of the humans we enjoy the...

Tummy upsets are very common for our dogs and cats. Food sensitivities, age (very young or old), eating too much, eating the wrong...

It's been terribly dry and smoky out here in the west. We're noticing that in addition to our own itchy eyes, dry skin and noses, sore...

It's a tough time for everyone right now. I thought you might enjoy a moment of love and peace break. When you're ready, allow yourself...

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

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...

One of the reasons cats became cherished in ancient Egypt is because they were excellent snake hunters. When the Egyptians began storing...

"Kate! My wonderful dog just growled at my grandchild! What happened?" I wish I could say this rarely happens, but unfortunately, it's a...

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...

Dogs and cats are carnivores and their teeth were designed to stay clean and healthy thanks to their steady diets of prey animals with...

I got a panicked call, "Kate, my beautiful dog has been in the emergency room all night and she's not improving. The vets don't know...

In the early 2000's I taught many homemade dog and cat food "cooking" classes at Whole Foods and other places around Colorado and New ...

It's a good thing pet food companies pay the big bucks to their marketers. These brilliant people have found some new "hooks" to get...

Baby it's hot outside and you might think that shaving your cat and dog will cool them off. According to Dr. Karen Becker this is usually...

No question, these are challenging times. However, it's the perfect time to share your life with a dog. The main part of a dog's mission...