Ever leave town, come home, and realize your house smells like pets the second you walk in? Not just a little dog or cat smell, but that something-is-off, did-they-use-the-house-as-a-bathroom kind of smell? In this episode of The Pet Parent Hotline, I’m joined by Ed Quinlan, President of @ChemDryUSA , to…
How do you know when it’s time to get another pet after loss, if at all? This episode breaks down the emotional and practical signs pet parents often miss, including why “too soon” isn’t always the real issue and what actually matters when making this decision. If you’re second-guessing yourself…
One of the hardest parts of loving a pet is knowing when waiting is no longer kind and moving forward in love even when we're not 100% certain and we don't want to make the decision to euthanize. Watch the full episode for the full conversation, or listen on your…
A pet quality-of-life assessment gave this owner the clarity she had been missing. In this clip, Dr. Jack Murray, @DrMurrayHospiceVeterinarian explains how seeing a score of 2 changed everything. Watch the full episode for more help with one of the hardest decisions a pet parent can face. Listen to the…
Thinking about bringing home another cat? This is where most introductions go wrong, and why so many cats end up fighting, avoiding each other, or living with long-term stress. It’s not random. It’s not bad luck. It’s how that first interaction happens. 🎧 Watch the full episode for the step-by-step…
If your cat has started swatting, biting, or acting aggressive, it is not because they suddenly “turned mean.” Aggression in cats is usually a signal that something changed, something is wrong, or something is being missed. This short clip is your reminder to look deeper before things escalate. 🎧 Listen…
When your pet pees on something - the spot you see isn't the only spot you need to clean. When pee goes through the first layer of your carpet, rug, or sofa cushion, it spreads as far as it can- so a baseball size spot can actually be a frisbee-sized…
How do you know when it’s time to let your pet go, especially when your heart keeps asking for more time or one more sign? In this episode, I’m joined by hospice and end-of-life veterinarian Dr. Jack Murray @DrMurrayHospiceVeterinarian for a candid conversation about why this decision so often feels…
Cats do not bite “out of nowhere.” In many cases, they are warning you first, especially during petting. The problem is that most people do not know what those warning signs look like until it is too late. In this clip, cat behavior consultant Marilyn Krieger explains the signals cats…
If your cat has ever swatted, bitten, or suddenly acted aggressively, it probably did not happen without warning. In this clip, cat behavior consultant Marilyn Krieger explains why cat aggression usually has warning signs before it escalates and what pet parents need to start paying attention to. Watch if your…