Category Archives: General

Cat Toy Basket Surprise

I got this excellent tip from a listener: Concerning toys and cats getting bored with the same old same old thing…  I have two ‘toy baskets’, one in the living room and one in our bedroom.  When she is bored … Continue reading

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Vet Won’t Get Vectra for Cat

I HAVE A WONDERFUL MEMBER OF TRACIE’S CLUB, Charlotte in Texas, who adores her two kitties and worries about their health, what to feed them and fusses over them with a bushel basket of love. She joined Tracie’s Club so … Continue reading

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Wayne Pacelle on HSUS Support for Michael Vick Reinstatement

On CAT CHAT® (AUG 19, 2009) Wayne Pacelle explains why HSUS supports Philadelphia Eagles signing dog fighter Michael Vick.

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Max the Golden is Gone

Dear Tracie and Kate: Max’s battle with cancer ended at 7 p.m. this evening. Unfortunately, cancer won and took my Max from me. He fought with every ounce of strength he had in his very tired body. He wanted to … Continue reading

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Lots of “K” For Kitties in Ypsilanti

I’ve been getting so many (very welcome) requests for bookplates and goodies — especially the free coupon for up to a $20 bag of the wonderful Dr. Elsey’s Cat Attract litter — but this one really touched me from Beth … Continue reading

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Everybody Wants Dr. Elsey’s Litter Coupon!

I’ve been recommending Cat Attract litter for years and recently this lovely man and his private company became my newest Website sponsors — and to celebrate that, they have given me coupons for a free big bag of Cat Attract. … Continue reading

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Tragedy: Kitten Dies In Recliner

I have rarely read anything as heart-rending as this plea for help on my blog. In the midst of a blog and comments about something mundane, this popped up: This doesn’t have anything to do with the question in this … Continue reading

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Not Convinced About Vectra 3D

I got this agitated email from a longtime thoughtful listener to DOG TALK®, Bob in Atlanta, about my recent show with Elizabeth Hodgkins about the need for at-risk dogs to be using topical tick repellents. She and I both sang … Continue reading

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S.S.Aqua Dog

You mentioned on one of your past shows about a place in Westhampton, I think, where they have a pool and do hydrotherapy for animals. Could you give me that information? I don’t remember exactly when you said it. I … Continue reading

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Dr. Alice’s Book On Cancer

As many of you know, I have been following the saga of Max’s Mom Pam as she guides him through cancer diagnosis, surgery, treatment and then more of the same. She worries about knowing whether he is willing to go … Continue reading

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