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Are we likely to transmit the new coronavirus to our pets? Can they transmit it to us? While virus has been found in the nose of a dog owned by a person with COVID-19, it’s most likely that was just some live or dead virus picked up from his or her owner rather than an […]

Yes, you can give your cat fresh air, sunshine, and a taste of the great outdoors safely. Here’s how. Q: I want to build a safe outdoor area for my cat. What features should it have? A: A “catio” is a great way to give cats some outdoor time and space so that they can […]

Traditionally people have seen cats as “plug and play” pets who don’t need the same socialization, training, enrichment, and exercise as dogs. That’s not true, and the need to get them used to being part of a human family begins in kittenhood. Here’s how I explained it to a reader. Q: Do kittens have the […]

Ever wonder about your dog’s mental health? Feeding the mind is just as important as feeding the body. Join me for a Q&A webinar presented by the wonderful senior dog champions at The Grey Muzzle Organization, on whose advisory board I am proud to serve. You’ll learn about in-home enrichment and how to make trips […]

Seeing your houseplants destroyed over and over is stressful, but there’s a bigger concern: Houseplants can make chewing cats very sick. Here’s what I told a reader who wrote asking for tips to solve this problem. Q: I’m tired of shredded houseplants! Can you suggest plants that our two cats won’t chew on? A: We’d […]