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I just got back from a memorable trip — one I never expected to share with Callie, my 14-year-old calico cat. I was invited by the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (www.petsitters.org) to be a featured speaker for their national conference held aboard the historic Queen Mary docked in Long Beach. Since the name of my talk was “I… read more

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Calling all pet lovers! I am happy to announce that Betty White - the amazing actor and long-time pet advocate - was a guest on my OH BEHAVE! podcast. You can "tune in' now by going to www.petliferadio.com and clicking on the OH BEHAVE icon. She is truly a "pal and a confidant" to pets - and people! Please share this podcast with your friends! read more

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Calling all pet lovers who have marvelous mutts in their lives! There are new DNA tests that can identify the many breeds that inside your dog. I just took the Wisdom Panel MX Mixed Breed Analysis by Mars Veterinary test for my 12-pound dog named Cleo. As you can see by the accompanying photo, she looks like a Bichon-Maltese-Poodle-Met-A-Terrier m… read more

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My friend and former newspaper colleague, John Grogan, benevolently described Marley, his Labrador retriever, as the "world's worst dog" in the pages of his bestseller, "Marley & Me." Well, being the so-called worst can unleash a true Hollywood hit movie. I was invited to a press screening and press conference in LA for the "Marley & Me" movie tha… read more

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Why not show just how much you adore your dog by dishing up a special treat for his or her special day - Thanksgiving, adoption anniversary, etc. Here's two recipes from my best-selling book, "Real Food for Dogs" that gets tails a-wagging and mouths drooling: Peanut Butter Carrot Cake Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup shredded … read more