Animals Unfolded

Animal companions are very much a part of our day-to-day. It's our job as humans to ensure that our pets acclimate to family life and that they are equipped to cope with the changes that invariably occur. Over the years, it's been my mission as a writer to empower you to do that by exploring topics like animal behavior, pet health and the power of the human-animal bond.

Monday, October 30, 2017

Indifference, lack of support from others after losing a pet can stem from hidden stories

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That flush of emotion -- one that can encompass anything from sadness, a void, a breathlessness even confusingly accompanied by a catch of v...
Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Halloween safety with pets can be successful with mindfulness and a little preparation

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For weeks, aisles have been lined with Halloween candy, decorations, costumes and the like. It's a fun time of year, and, in most househ...
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Saturday, October 14, 2017

Grief with pet loss—often met with shaming—is very much a bigger part of the human experience

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Many years ago, I walked through my first professional experience with death. Being in the midst of a family who was navigating their pet’s...
Monday, October 9, 2017

Thank you for not walking your dog

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Upon meeting with a family of a happy Labrador mix a few weeks ago, the busy mom of two toddlers sheepishly mused, "I don't walk he...
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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

The lasting resonance of using "against medical advice" in vet medicine can complicate a family's already difficult decision

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Instead of a traditional blog post, I'm offering up a vlog entry this week. I highlight a situation I've seen in my work in pet si...
Monday, September 11, 2017

Natural disasters magnify the conflicted decisions that are made despite the human-animal bond

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In the hours since Hurricane Irma made landfall, I've read a couple of articles that have been circulating on social media about the p...
Friday, September 1, 2017

Why does the age-old conundrum of children not taking responsibility for family pets thrive?

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I can recall to what seems like a lifetime ago, sitting in the passenger seat of the car when my 8 year-old stepson bounded into the backse...
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