Tips for Navigating Multi-State Living Arrangements with Your Pet

Tips for Navigating Multi-StateLiving Arrangements with Your Pet By Mike NicholsonPhoto Credit: Pexels  Multi-state living situations can be complicated. Whether you consider yourself a snowbird who spends the winter months in sunnier states or you need to travel between two homes for work, staying organized is key to making this arrangement work. And if you […]

Goodbye, My Little Girl (2005)

Goodbye, My Little Girl (2005) I have two best friends. One is my husband. The other, I lost this weekend. Puma was 18 years old and she was the best friend and most loyal, loving companion I could have ever asked for. The hole in my heart for her will never be filled. — Who […]

Cats and Allergies

Cats and Allergies Answer by Sharyn Wolf on Quora Years ago I found a cat on the street— long, orange tabby. He was so gentle as I stood there with my two dogs— I picked him up and took him home. I’m allergic to cats, and I found a home for him immediately. The next day […]

A Pet-Parent’s Guide to Getting Your Four-Legged Friend Ready for Spring

A Pet-Parent’s Guide to Getting Your Four-Legged Friend Ready for Spring & Summer By Mike NicholsonPhoto Credit: Pexels.com  As the weather warms up, you can look forward to spending more time outside. If you have a pet like a dog, they\’re likely also looking forward to more outdoor time, giving them the chance to explore […]

ASK CAAT: My cat is addicted to dry food. How do I overcome this?

[T]hat dry food addiction is a tough one, but can be overcome. I would get some high quality canned food and start with putting just a teaspoon in with his dry food. When he starts eating that because of all the dry food around, little by little, put more wet food in, less dry until […]

ASK CAAT: How should I help my girlfriend get over her dead pet?

How get over a dead pet

Thanks for the question. First and foremost, let her grieve. Let her understand that you know why she feels as she does and that it\’s okay. I can guarantee she already has a lot of people telling her that \’it\’s just a [pet]\’, or \’just get another one\’ (as if they can be \’replaced\’), or […]

How to Be a More Conscientious Dog Parent

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By: Mike Nicholson Being a pet parent to a dog is a very personal thing.  From the breeds (or non-breeds as the case may be) that we choose, to the way we interact with our best fur friends, each connection is unique. The unique bond is what makes the relationship so special, and yet somehow […]

3 Things to Know About Getting a New Pet and Grieving a Lost One

How get over a dead pet

3 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT GETTING A NEW PET & GRIEVING A LOST ONE By Mike Nicholson Losing a fur-kid is like losing a piece of your heart. While you can never replace the love you have, at some point you may start to feel like it’s time to welcome a new set of paw […]