Caring for the Caregiver: Managing Compassion Fatigue During Pet Hospice Care
Pet hospice care can slowly take over the shape of an entire day.
Multiple Cats and Multiple Dogs Can Live Together Under One Roof
A home with several cats and several dogs can look complicated from the outside.
Before You Adopt a Senior Rescue: The Costs, Care, and Daily Realities Worth Planning For
Adopting a senior dog or cat can be one of the most rewarding choices a person makes, but it should be made with open eyes.
The Benefits of Transitioning to Raised Bowls for Water and Food
A food or water bowl on the floor seems like one of the simplest parts of pet care, but the height of that bowl can matter more as a dog or cat gets older.
How to Transition an Outdoor Feral Cat to an Indoor Cat
Bringing an outdoor cat inside can look simple from the human side of the door. There is food, warmth, safety from traffic, shelter from weather, and access to medical care.
How a Food Trial Can Rule Out Dietary Allergies in Dogs and Cats
A food trial is not simply a switch to a different bag of food to see whether a pet seems better.
How to Give Insulin Injections Without Fear
The first insulin injection can feel completely out of proportion to what you are actually being asked to do.
Low-Stress Mental Enrichment for Senior Pets: Keeping Older Brains Busy Without Wearing Out Older Bodies
One of the quieter changes that comes with an aging dog or cat is that the body may slow down before curiosity disappears.
Managing Diabetes in Older Cats and Dogs: Building a Routine That Works at Home
Diabetes can turn an ordinary household schedule into a medical routine almost overnight.
How to Safely Trap a Sick or Injured Feral, Stray, or Outdoor Cat for Veterinary Care
Seeing an outdoor cat who is clearly sick or injured creates an uncomfortable problem.
Tracking Urine Output and Litter Box Habits Effectively
Urination is one of those everyday details that can become surprisingly informative once a pet develops a health problem.
Beyond Catnip: Why Silver Vine, Valerian, and Other Plants Affect Cats So Differently
Put catnip in front of one cat and you may get rolling, cheek rubbing, bunny kicks, zooming, licking, and a few minutes of complete feline silliness.