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.

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Safe canine enrichment for every dog—even those who routinely destroy their toys

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Canine enrichment is a topic that comes up often with families and professionals in animal behavior, dog training and pet care.  Kongs...
Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Strategies for helping pets navigate storm and fireworks season are not one-size fits all

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Each year at this time, just as many other people here in Michigan, I delight in the arrival of the extended daylight hours; the warmer weat...
Friday, June 7, 2019

(Pet) patient and family advocates throughout a pet's life are necessary

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Seeing a family-of-record’s phone number light up my phone late at night or in the early morning hours is not at all unusual. When it happen...
Saturday, June 1, 2019

Monday is the most difficult day of the week for pets who are in fragile health or hospice

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For a pet who has a life-limiting diagnosis, or is in fragile health due to chronic illness or age-related decline, I find that the trend is...
Thursday, May 23, 2019

Pets often act as a tether to deceased loved ones

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Many years ago, when I was far-less experienced with pets and my current area of specialty, I was sitting in the waiting area of my vet at t...
Saturday, May 18, 2019

Off-leash interactions can turn dangerous for dogs and their handlers

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One weekend evening earlier this month, I was on a typical outing with one of my charges -- a shepherd mix -- in her neighborhood. Dinner...
Saturday, February 23, 2019

Storm warning 'Bombogenesis' poses special challenges to families with pets

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Over the past few days, here in Southeast Michigan, we've been hearing murmurings of a rare winter storm event -- Bombogenesis -- that ...
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