The Cat Bible Q&A
Tracie welcomes any and all questions about cats AND dogs on both her live radio shows. Call in to DOG TALK on Saturdays from 11-Noon (EST) to 800-394-8830 or Wednesdays 8-9 PM (EST) to CAT CHAT 866-675-6675. (You don't need to have Sirius to call in!)
A Believer in North Carolina
First let me say that I LOVE your show on Martha Stewart Sirius radio. I have changed over to canned food and cannot believe the change in my cats! Dina was always on the heavy side and Skittles on the thin side. Dina now needs a tummy tuck to take in the loose skin and Skittles has filled out nicely. Also, their fur is so much nicer. Whenever you petted Skittles fur flew, now his hair is thick and he doesn't shed hardly at all. (Dina has always been a good groomer.)
We are starting to have litter box issues with Dina, but I am going to try some of your ideas.
I am also going to look into the Holistic Vet in our area.
Lastly, I have just ordered both of your books, as I have 4 other furry friends. Our dogs names are Dixie a mixed lab, Gypsy a chocolate lab, Roxy a Jack Russel/Beagle mix (the QUEEN and BOSS of the house) and Izzy our Shitzu.
Can't wait for your books to arrive,
Janice
Etowah, NC
Hi Janice,
Thanks so much for your kind words - it means the world to know you're out here enjoying the show.
I am going to sign you up for the podcast of DOG TALK,my other show, which is live on NPR in New York on Saturdays - go to my website and read about how you can listen live online at www.WLIU.org
I'm so delighted you're getting the Bibles - if you'd like to have autographed bookplates personalized to your pets, just send me your mailing address and I'll mail them out along with some get samples, too.
I'm going to send you a discount card for the greatest pet insurance I've found, Pets Best. I switched when I found out how much better they were - and my other insurance company had to issue a refund.
With so many animals, if you have a couple of vet emergencies it can be terrible financially for you. With pet insurance – particularly through Pets Best - you will be truly covered, no games. You can call them yourself and discuss it on the telephone the number posted on my website, www.TracieHotchner.com.
Enjoy your wonderful group of pets,
Tracie
The information contained in the answers posted on this board comes from THE CAT BIBLE: Everything Your Cat Expects You To Know, and from CAT CHAT™ The Radio Show, broadcasting live on Martha Stewart Living Radio, Channel 112 on Sirius Satellite Radio, every Wednesday from 8-9 p.m. EST.
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DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that the advice I give on the air or in emails – or those you see posted here – are not intended to take the place of a veterinarian's advice or expertise. I say this to protect myself from being misunderstood or from your over-reliance on my advice in situations where your pet may be seriously ill and you would mistakenly delay seeking medical intervention. While I am confident in the research-based facts and common-sense advice I can offer, it is never meant to be used at the exclusion of trained, accredited and board certified professionals. But I also have this disclaimer to protect your dog – because what you learn from me is not intended to take the place of medical care or professional evaluation – on the contrary, my desire is to equip you with information that will allow you to enjoy your pets to the fullest, and also to encourage you to seek professional medical attention whenever there are physical symptoms or an overall change in your pet's attitude.
Tracie welcomes any and all questions about cats AND dogs on both her live radio shows. Call in to DOG TALK on Saturdays from 11-Noon (EST) to 800-394-8830 or Wednesdays 8-9 PM (EST) to CAT CHAT 866-675-6675. (You don't need to have Sirius to call in!)
