Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Urine, pee, wee… it goes by many names. But, similar to an article I wrote a while back about stool in cats, urine can be equally informative for the owner of a furry feline. Not only does […]

Pet Assure is a veteran pet insurance alternative company that has been bringing pet owners discounted care for over 25 years. They entered the market with the first pet insurance employee benefits program. More recently, they have launched their Mint Wellness plan, a novel pet insurance alternative option for pet parents everywhere. Rather than focusing […]

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Although I’ve owned cats since I was 21, I don’t consider myself a cat person. Olga is a remarkable feline, and I love her, but I also miss having a dog. I’ve never understood why some cat owners hate […]

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. I recently talked to you about the importance of insurance when it comes to being able to provide for your beloved pet, and touched upon a worrying topic: the corporatization of veterinary practices. […]

Seeing your beloved pet struggle with illness is never easy, no matter how minor or severe the issue is. Often, we as pet parents are left to watch our pets suffer without an option to intervene. That’s exactly the type of helplessness Zumalka set out to relieve when they created their extensive line of homeopathic […]

Although just a few hours from Los Angeles, Big Bear Lake feels like a world away from that sprawling metropolis. The resort town is high in the San Bernadino mountains and offers year-round outdoor activities. If you’re eager to explore the trails with your pet, you’re probably wondering what your options are for lodging in […]

Whether you’re a Hollywood celebrity or a family traveling on a budget, Santa Barbara welcomes everyone looking for a laidback coastal California vacation. If you love to travel with your pets, Santa Barbara is a great option, too. Lodging that welcomes pets abounds in the area, including several cat-friendly hotels. Here are 10 pet-friendly hotels […]

Packed with pet-friendly parks, beaches, hiking, and off-leash areas, San Diego, CA, might be your four-legged friend’s new favorite vacation spot. Of course, the city has plenty to offer human visitors, starting with near-perfect weather year-round. If you’re ready to experience it for yourself, here are 10 pet-friendly hotels in San Diego, including cat-friendly options. […]

Holiday Inns are located all around the United States and are designed to accommodate families of all shapes and sizes, including those who like to bring pets along on their travels. Not all Holiday Inns allow pets on their properties, but hundreds of them do, so it shouldn’t be a problem finding a pet-friendly Holiday […]

When you’re traveling but have pets, a whole new set of problems comes up. Perhaps the biggest and most important is what hotels to stay at because not all will accept pets. Even those that do typically charge an eye watering deposit or fee, making matters even worse. What about Best Western, you may ask? […]