Articles On:taking care of pets

March 4, 2022

Are You Too Old to Get a Dog?

Older adults may fear they are too old to get a dog, but with careful ...

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February 15, 2022

4 Perfect Pets for Seniors

Older adults looking for animal companionship can consider these four perfect pets for seniors: easy ...

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Sugar Glider Photo By Eugenesergeev Dreamstime. Older adults looking for animal companionship can consider these four perfect pets for seniors: easy to care for while still providing company, smiles, and other benefits.
February 9, 2022

Helping a Scared Cat Adjust

Pet expert Cathy M. Rosenthal provides suggestions for helping a scared cat adjust to a ...

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Gray Cat Under Bed Photo By GCapture Dreamstime. For article, Pet expert Cathy M. Rosenthal provides suggestions for helping a scared cat adjust to a family whose new cat won’t come out of hiding.
January 24, 2022

Ask Amy: Profound Grief Over Her Dog’s Death

A woman whose 5-year-old dog died from cancer is experiencing profound grief over her dog’s ...

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A pet gravestone is surrounded by fall leaves. For Ask Amy column, Profound Grief Over Her Dog’s Death: A woman whose 5-year-old dog died from cancer is experiencing profound grief over her dog’s death and realizes she is neglecting her relationship with her husband and feeling extreme pain. Advice columnist Amy Dickinson addresses her loss.
January 20, 2022

CBD for Pets: Hype or Helpful?

Wellness trends for humans and pets are all over the internet. One of them, CBD, ...

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Adorable Dog And Cat Photo By Chernetskaya Dreamstime. CBD is touted as a wellness option for pets, but research on CBD for pets is sparse, making it hard to know if it's hype. Here are the facts.
January 3, 2022

Technology for Pets Keeps Our Babies Safe and Happy

As much as people love technology and their pets, a pairing of the two was ...

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dog with his own laptop and coffee mug and spectacles. Photo by Eva Blanco, Dreamstime. For article on technology for pets
December 16, 2021

10 Great Holiday Gifts for Pets and Their People

The holidays represent a time of giving, including to our pets – dogs, cats, guinea ...

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dog and cat snuggling in front of christmas tree. Photo by Chernetskaya Dreamstime. For article on holiday gifts for pets and their people
November 15, 2021

Please, Take Your Cat with You!

by Cathy M. Rosenthal Animal advisor Cathy M. Rosenthal responds to a reader who is ...

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old Persian cat Photo by Irontrybex Dreamstime. For article, Please, take your cat with you
November 2, 2021

Tips for Moving with Cats

In ‘My Pet World,’ animal advisor Cathy M. Rosenthal offers tip for moving with cats and ...

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Three indoor cats Photo Volodymyr Muliar Dreamstime. For article on tips for moving with cats
October 22, 2021

Tips for Downsizing with Pets

These five tips for downsizing with pets can help make the moving experience safer, easier, ...

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Two cats in carriers for article on tips for moving with pets