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February 13, 2020
Pet Music Therapy? The Sound of Success!
Pet Music Therapy? The Sound of Success!
Pet music therapy can help solve cat behavior problems as well as offer physical therapeutic benefits. Our pet cats are attuned to sound and are incredibly sensitive to noises, including music. With Valentine’s Day celebrations this weekend, some pets with … Continue reading →
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OUCH! Why Do Cats Chase Feet?
Do your cats chase your feet? While this most typically happens with young kittens because they think EVERYTHING is fair game for play-attack, cats chase feet at any age. Karma-Kat thinks my legs are move-able scratching posts. He’s a living, … Continue reading →
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February 6, 2020
Valentines Pet Dangers: TOP 5 Pet Safety Tips for Valentines Day
Valentines Pet Dangers: TOP 5 Pet Safety Tips for Valentines Day
I’m often interviewed by media about various cat behavior and dog training issues, and of course Valentines pet dangers top the list this week. Pet hazards are common when our normal routine goes out the window, so pet parents are … Continue reading →
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February 1, 2020
Happy Birthday Seren! Happy Gotcha Day Karma!
Happy Birthday Seren! Happy Gotcha Day Karma!
A pet adoption day is a special event. Six years ago yesterday, Karma-Kat arrived, the day before Seren-Kitty’s birthday. Seren would have been 23 years old today! And today it’s also BRAVO-DAWG’s birthday! He’s two years young. So I’m re-running … Continue reading →
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January 29, 2020
Pet-centric Thriller — As A Movie? VOTE for Lost And Found
Pet-centric Thriller — As A Movie? VOTE for Lost And Found
Really quick note–and asking a 10-second favor. On a whim, I submitted my book to TaleFlick.com, where directors and producers can browse the catalog and … as it happens, the book was chosen to be profiled in a CONTEST. Now … Continue reading →
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January 27, 2020
Can My Pet Make Me Sick? Common Diseases You Can Catch From Cats, Dogs, & Critters
Can My Pet Make Me Sick? Common Diseases You Can Catch From Cats, Dogs, & Critters
Modern headlines scream warnings about the latest animal-to-people diseases including SARS, bird flu, and most recently, a coronavirus outbreak suspected to jump species from snakes, originating in China. Technically termed zoonosis, such diseases not only make animals sick but are … Continue reading →
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January 10, 2020
Is Your Puppy Chewing? Here’s How To Stop Dog Chewing
Is Your Puppy Chewing? Here’s How To Stop Dog Chewing
I last wrote about canine chewing when Bravo came to live with us as a new pup. As of February 1st, he’ll be two years old and now weighs 120 pounds. He no longer chews everything within reach (Oh, my … Continue reading →
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January 3, 2020
Auditions for STRAYS the Musical January 12 & 13, 2020
Auditions for STRAYS the Musical January 12 & 13, 2020
Those who regularly read this blog know that I not only write about pets but also give talks about pet behavior. You may be surprised to learn that sometimes I write music about pet behavior, too and even SING about … Continue reading →
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New Year Pet Goals–with Commentary from Amy Shojai for 2020
New Year Pet Goals–with Commentary from Amy Shojai for 2020
Each year, rather than making New Year’s resolutions, I plan for goals—and hope that the journey along the way proves equally rewarding. Rather than say, “lose weight” I instead want to strive for good health. To that end, the past … Continue reading →
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December 27, 2019
Does My Cat Hate Me? Improve Behavior, Boost Health, and Mend Your Bond with Environmental Enrichment
So the title is somewhat tongue-in-furry-cheek, but at times a cat’s behavior may make us ask DOES MY CAT HATE ME? Of course, the answer is NO. But it’s still important for us to understand why cats might ACT as … Continue reading →
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