Raising Your Paws- Your resource for dog & cat pet parents

Your cat makes all sorts of different vocalizations and does a pretty good job of communicating its message but for those of us who don’t talk cat, they can be confounding. Hear some examples and find out what those silly sounds mean. Then, during the first three months of your puppy’s life, the experiences it has, will greatly determine its ability to get along well with both people and other dogs. Find out the fun and easy things you’ve GOTTA   do to ensure your dog has every chance to

There is a special adaptation in medium and large breed dogs feet that allows them to walk on snow and ice in the winter in comfort. Find out about the trait that they inherited from their ancestors, the wolves. Then, listen to the true story of one family’s experience when their puppy pulled away from their 11 year old son, and was hit by a car – in front of the boy. A story of trauma and triumph. Plus, a pet first aid tip for what NOT to do if your cat gets into the holiday package’s

Does your dog pull you down the street every time you go for a walk - just like Rosy did when I first adopted her? You may be surprised to find out there is a physiological reason that makes your dog want to pull on its leash. Find out what is it and what you can do to reduce the pulling. Then, in this third and final segment of my interview with Pam Johnson Bennett, a leading animal behavior consultant, you’ll hear ways to enrich your cat’s indoor life which is crucial for their mental

Your cat’s whiskers and ears indicate its mood, and something they do with their eyes, is considered a show of affection. Dogs clearly let you know when they are nervous or uneasy by doing these two things. We start today’s episode by explaining these signals that help you know how your pets are feeling. See photos of these body language signs on the blog that matches this episode at www.raisingyourpaws.com. Then, is it a good idea to play tug of war with your dog? You may have heard a

There is a simple way to tell if you are feeding your dog too much, that is not about how much the dog weighs. Find out what it is. Then, being aware of your cat’s capabilities in this one particular area can make caring and living with your feline, so much easier and better provide for its needs. Pam Johnson – Bennet, a certified cat behavior consultant and author of Cat Wise, Americas Favorite Cat Expert Answers Your Cat Behavior Questions, tells you this truth about what your cat can

Get ready to re-count the age of your dog or cat. There is new information about how to figure out your pet’s age in human years See the charts on our blog for this episode to figure out your pets age. Plus, your dog does many things for reasons that are not so obvious to us. Jean Donaldson, author of the book, The Culture Clash: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding the Relationship between Humans and Domestic Dogs shares some of her top 10 list of things known about the true nature

What should you do first, if you think your pet may have been poisoned… besides panic?  We’ll start today’s episode with a story about when I accidentally fed a toxic drug to my dog and a phone number you’ll want to post on your refrigerator. ASPCA Poison Control Hotline Phone number – 888-426-4435. Then, do you wonder if you need to have pet health insurance for your cat or dog? Dr. Doug Kenney, DVM, author of the book, Pet Health Insurance, A Veterinarians Perspective, poses two simple

This is a welcome greeting from Susan Frank, host of Raising Your Paws. Susan explains the features and benefits of this podcast for pet parents and tells you why this is your go-to pet parent resource. Each episode contains quick tips and practical solutions for caring for the four-legged members of your family, including interviews with leading pet authors and experts.