Our Expert: Linda Fiorella
Why Does My Cat... Roll Around on His Back?
By Linda Fiorella | September 9, 2013Cats often get unfairly labeled as lazy and aloof when, in fact, they can be quite expressive and frisky, even though their actions can at times seem perplexing. Take the twisting gyrations some cats…View Full Post ›
The Street Cat Who Inspired a Drug-Addicted Artist to Turn His Life Around
By Linda Fiorella | August 28, 2013Street and shelter cats have the potential to be good, even phenomenal, pets. When James Bowen, a street musician in recovery from drug addiction, met the scrappy young street cat he eventually…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Dog... Make a Beeline for Cat Food?
By Linda Fiorella | August 14, 2013There’s a well-known scene in the movie Jaws where Richard Dreyfuss’ character cuts open the belly of a shark and pulls out some unexpected items, including a Louisiana license plate. As some pet…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Dog... Go to People Who Don't Like Pets?
By Linda Fiorella | August 8, 2013Believe it or not, not everyone loves dogs. But why do dogs seem to completely ignore the discomfort of the dog-phobic and trot right up to them? Sharon Crowell-Davis, DVM, DACVB, professor in…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Dog... Tilt Her Head?
By Linda Fiorella | July 30, 2013It’s a classic dog move: Your pup hears something — a mysterious sound, a smartphone ring, a certain tone of voice — and suddenly her head tilts to one side as if she is contemplating what the…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Dog... Point?
By Linda Fiorella | May 8, 2013The act of pointing — a dog becoming motionless with his snout toward an object — is normally associated with dogs who are bred and trained for hunting. Hundreds of years ago, the first of these dogs…View Full Post ›
Top 10 Dog and Cat Insurance Claims
By Linda Fiorella | April 29, 2013When you bring your pet to the veterinarian, it’s natural to wonder what brings all the other cats and dogs to the waiting room. If they aren’t all there for a checkup, there's a good chance at…View Full Post ›
'The Genius of Dogs' Offers New Insight Into Man's Best Friend
By Linda Fiorella | March 21, 2013The love story between dogs and humans has its share of plot twists, from loving common burials to outright bans. Still, dog lovers often look at their pups and wonder just how the descendants…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Dog... Like to Have His Belly Rubbed?
By Linda Fiorella | March 15, 2013It's an invitation that is nearly impossible to resist: a dog rolls over and offers his belly for rubbing. Petite, paunchy, fluffy or hairless — exposed dog tummies demand a good rub or scratch.…View Full Post ›
"Serpentine" Celebrates the Beauty of the Snake
By Linda Fiorella | March 6, 20132013 is the Year of the Snake; according to the Chinese zodiac, anyone born in the Year of the Snake is said to embody qualities associated with the snake, like being mysterious and private. But…View Full Post ›
5 Tips for Perfect Holiday Card Pet Snapshots
By Linda Fiorella | December 24, 2012Santa has Rudolph. Charlie Brown has Snoopy. Even the Grinch has Max. It's only natural to want to include our furry, feathered and maybe even finned family members in holiday celebrations. That's…View Full Post ›
5 Tips for Capturing an Unforgettable Portrait of Your Pet
By Linda Fiorella | December 6, 2012A lot of us are addicted (OK, maybe even borderline obsessed) to taking pictures of our pets — and then sharing those snapshots with the whole wide pet world. At some point, we've all likely…View Full Post ›
