Grief is a lifelong companion, but so is love. 🌿💖 Ken Dolan Del-Vecchio & Nancy Saxton-Lopez remind us that healing from the loss of a pet is about integrating the loss into our daily lives. 🕊️💫 Grief becomes part of our journey, and we can honor those we’ve lost in…
Making the decision to say goodbye to a beloved pet is heartbreaking. 💔😭 Ken Dolan Del-Vecchio & Nancy Saxton-Lopez offer advice on how to approach these tough moments with grace and kindness. 🌿🐕 In today’s Muddy Paws & Hairballs episode, we dive deep into navigating the hardest moments of pet…
Grief is inevitable, but it's also a reflection of the love we've shared. ❤️💔 In this preview of our latest Muddy Paws & Hairballs episode, Ken Dolan Del-Vecchio & Nancy Saxton-Lopez share wisdom on how grief is just part of the journey. 🌟🐾 Grief is about putting one foot in…
Brushing your cat doesn’t have to be a battle—it can be an opportunity for bonding and a key strategy to help reduce those pesky hairballs. 💕 Dr. Linda Atkins reveals how creating positive associations with grooming, like using treats and praise, can make all the difference in keeping your cat…
Losing a beloved pet is heartbreaking, but for so many of us, grief is tangled up with guilt. Did I do enough? Was it too soon? Too late? Did I fail them? These thoughts can haunt us, making it even harder to heal. I know this feeling all too well.…
One of the best ways to stop hairballs is to reduce the amount of fur your cat actually ingests—easier said than done, right? 🐾 Dr. Atkins shares her expert advice on grooming, diet, and how you can help your cat avoid swallowing all that extra hair.From choosing the right food…
If you think hairballs are just part of life with cats, think again! Frequent hairballs can signal serious health issues like digestive problems, excessive grooming due to stress or allergies, or even conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and pancreatitis. In this episode of Muddy Paws & Hairballs, veterinarian Dr.…
We all know cats deal with hairballs, but what about dogs? 🤔 Dr. Linda Atkins is here to break down why dogs don’t suffer from hairballs, despite being furry creatures too! 🐕 The science behind it is fascinating—there are some key differences between how dogs and cats process their fur.…
🎧 Did you listen to this week’s episode yet?! If not, now’s the time! On this week’s episode of Muddy Paws and Hairballs, we explore how our pets' physical and emotional well-being are deeply connected with Dr. Rachel Malamed. When pets show signs of stress or behavioral issues, it could…
Should You Treat Your Pet Like a Child? A Veterinary Psychiatrist on Finding the Right Balance for a Happy, Healthy Pet I used to worry about people who consider their pets their “children”. Was treating them like humans harming them? Were they making them anxious or frustrated by expecting them…