What is Cushing’s Disease? – Pressplay Pets
Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s Disease) typically affects middle-aged and older dogs. Cats can also develop this condition, though it is much rarer than in dogs and, to a lesser degree, horses (PPID: Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction) and humans. What exactly is Canine Cushing’s Disease? Put simply Cushing’s is hormonal disorder in dogs where the adrenal glands produce […]
My Crazy 2025 Highlights – Summer’s Fabulous Cat Life
I had a truly crazy 2025! It was fun, adventuresome, productive…and honestly, kind of dangerous! In fact, the year started out on a dangerous note, with the Los Angeles wildfires. We were close enough to the Eaton fire to be affected by it. Our electricity went out and we were one freeway width away from […]
How to Choose the Perfect Family Protection Dog
A family protection dog must balance a stable temperament with a genuine protective instinct. Not every large or intimidating breed qualifies; working drive, trainability, and loyalty matter most. The purebred German Shepherd consistently ranks among the top choices for family protection roles, which can help you feel more confident in your decision. Consider your home […]
What’s saving your life right now?
One of my favorite book bloggers / podcasters, Modern Mrs. Darcy, hosts an annual conversation in February: What’s saving your life right now? February can be a difficult month. Depending where in the world you are, it can be dark, dreary, cold, icy, dry, miserable. So, she encourages her readers to think beyond the gloom […]
Riverfront Cats, Downtown Miami: Giving Tuesday 2024
In Miami, the homeless cat crisis is a heartbreaking reality that many of us in the community have witnessed firsthand. On this National Giving Tuesday, we’re calling on you to join us in making a difference. Just recently, we rescued a little black kitten we named Magic. He is dehydrated and has an injured […]
The Mental Health Benefits of Dogs
The mental health benefits of dogs are something those of us who are dog owners will have experienced at least once in our lives. There’s a new trend on TikTok now called ‘soul dogs’ and I for one can resonate with that. Their forgiveness and loyalty is something us humans can only aspire to be. […]
The Jaguarundi Is Adept, Adaptable And Mysterious – Pain In The Bud
With their otter-like features, their squeaky vocalizations and their mastery of multiple environments, jaguarundis are unique in the world of cats. Jaguarundi Taxonomic name: Herpailurus yagouaroundiGenus: Felis (small cats)Size: Males weigh up to 20 lbs, with typical sexual dimorphism for felid speciesLifespan: Up to 20 years in captivityGestation: 75 daysLitter size: Between one and four […]
A Dog Friendly Guide to Yosemite – Off-Leash Rebels
I partnered with Hotels.com to bring you this dog-friendly guide to Yosemite National Park. Yosemite was California’s first national park and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. The park covers an area the size of Rhode Island and sees some 4 million visitors annually. Of course, visiting with a dog means that you won’t […]
For Paws Dog Food Review
Lots of meat Low carbohydrates It’s great to see “low carb” kibbles, as your dog doesn’t benefit much from carbs – most pet foods use carbs to keep production cost down. For Paws is available at PETstock, and definitely looks to be one of […]
How I Solved My Parrot’s Screaming Problem
If you have heard me speak about my history with dog training, you may very well have heard me say that it was acquiring my African Grey parrot, Barnaby, close to 26 years ago that initially got me interested in studying Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and pet behavior. At the time, Barnaby had become my […]