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Sep 23, 2024 | 
kinship.com | Kate Sheofsky
Be honest — if there was a magic button that would keep your puppy or kitten perfectly tiny and playful forever, you’d probably push it. Or at least think about it. However, while the idea of a permanent baby animal has a certain appeal, puppies and kittens do, in fact, need to grow up. And it turns out, how fast or slow they grow can influence their lifelong health. But how slow is too slow, and how fast is too fast? And how can you help your pet grow at juuust the right rate?
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
kinship.com | Kate Sheofsky
They say nothing in life is free. Often there’s a deep philosophical meaning to that statement, but sometimes it just means you need to cough up cash for something you want. Pet adoption fees are one of those times. If you’re looking to get a pet from a shelter or rescue, there’s almost always an adoption fee based on the pet you choose. But how are those fees decided? And how does the money you paid for your new pet get used?
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
kinship.com | Kate Sheofsky
If you’re gearing up to bring home a new dog, chances are “buy a crate” is on your to-do list (right in between “choose a pet food” and “secure an Instagram handle with my dog’s name”). You’re probably wondering whether you should crate train your dog, too. A lot of trainers and veterinarians recommend crates for potty training dogs for a variety of reasons.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
kinship.com | Kate Sheofsky
The best part of bringing a puppy home is the puppy, obviously. But next best is all the guilt-free shopping you get to do. Faux fur beds, hand-thrown ceramic bowls, and a closet of knitted sweaters worthy of Coveteur. Before you get ahead of yourself, your new dog den needs to be as safe as it is stylish. Puppies in particular can get into all sorts of trouble — it’s kind of their thing.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
kinship.com | Kate Sheofsky
Some Like It Hot—The Benefits of Warming vs. Cooling Diets · KinshipSkip to main contentHere’s how certain foods can balance your pet’s energy and even ease their allergies, according to Chinese medicine. by Kate Sheofsky | expert review by Dr. Lindsey Wendt, DVM, CVA, CVFT, CCRTNovember 7, 2022 It feels like a long-standing tradition at this point, but nutritional labels have only been required in the United States for 28 years.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
kinship.com | Kate Sheofsky
As a cat parent, you can likely rattle off a list of reasons your cat deserves a treat. Being nice to the dog, not scratching the couch, leaving the dead mouse outside instead of in your bed, and sleeping in an extra adorable position are just a few treat-worthy behaviors. The challenge facing pet parents is determining how many treats they can get away with giving their cat without compromising their overall health.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
kinship.com | Kate Sheofsky
You probably remember it like it was yesterday: that feeling of getting your first dog. All the excitement and anticipation. It might have been one of the best times of your life. It wouldn’t be unreasonable to assume all those same happy feelings would resurface when you think about getting a second dog. And yet... Instead, you feel guilt. Lots and lots of guilt. Because even though you’re psyched to get another dog, you know that new dog will need your time and attention.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
kinship.com | Kate Sheofsky
Close your eyes and try to envision your cat leaping into a tree and devouring an apple from a branch. Or prowling through the garden and pouncing on a head of lettuce. Can’t see it? Now, picture your cat catching a mouse and eating it whole. Actually, don’t picture that — too gruesome. But know that if your cat did catch and eat a mouse, it would kind of be an ideal meal. Why? Because cats are carnivores and they need meat. And according to some experts, raw meat is the way to go.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
kinship.com | Kate Sheofsky
Those smooshy faces. Those big round eyes. There’s just something about breeds like Pugs, French Bulldogs, and Shih Tzus that draws people in. But recently, some of these flat-faced dogs (known as brachycephalic breeds) have drawn the attention of animal welfare advocates. In fact, earlier this year, concerns about health issues led courts in Norway to ban the breeding of Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, calling it a violation of the Norwegian Animal Welfare Act.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
kinship.com | Kate Sheofsky
When you say, “I really shouldn’t eat that,” what you mean is it’s probably not the healthiest choice. Well, there are a lot of foods (and drinks) that may not be good for you but are downright deadly to your dog. We asked Dr. Elizabeth Shines, DVM, to help us compile a list of grub that you should never bring home in a doggie bag. So if you’ve been tossing your pup table scraps, read this... Alcoholic beverages (and foods cooked with them) can pose serious health risks for dogs.
