more about: cats

June 7, 2011 at 1:05PM | Jennifer Mirsky

Can Cats and Dogs Get Along?

Age-old question, but one that has particular resonance for me right now. You see, my brother’s back in town with his cat, and that’s added some complexity to family time given my Portuguese water [...]

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January 20, 2011 at 7:37PM | Jennifer Mirsky

Taking Care of a Sick Pet

I'm sure you've all been there. Your beloved pet is not acting like his or her usual self. There is a listlessness, a mopiness, and a lack of appetite. If only they could speak [...]

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December 10, 2010 at 4:41PM | Jennifer Mirsky

How to Outsmart Your Pet

Let's start with a definition: OUTSMART -verb (used with object) 1. to get the better of (someone); outwit. — From Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Dictionary © Random House, Inc. 2010. I'm not [...]

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November 5, 2010 at 1:58AM | Jennifer Mirsky

My Favorite Pet Gifts Under $25

First, I should tell you that I had some canine assistance for this post–my own dog Monkey (who was secretly hoping to score some swag from the endeavor) tagged along and played the role [...]

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October 5, 2010 at 6:11PM | Jennifer Mirsky

Are You Considering Pet Adoption?

October is the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)'s Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month. I asked Gail Buchwald, Senior Vice President of the ASPCA Adoptions Center, to list her top considerations for making [...]

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September 24, 2010 at 1:43PM | Jennifer Mirsky

Pet Names: From Fido and Fluffy to Molly and Chloe

My cousin called the other day with big news–she and her husband had chosen a name for their soon-to-be-born baby girl! Let's hope the name matches the baby's personality.  As we all know, you [...]

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