Our Expert: Linda Fiorella
New Book Explores the History of Man's Best Friend
By Linda Fiorella | November 14, 2012Author John Homans is a dog person. After adopting a shelter Lab mix, Homans anticipated that his relationship with the new pup, Stella, would be like the ones he had with the dogs of his…View Full Post ›
Photographer Seth Casteel's Underwater Dogs Make Waves in a New Book
By Linda Fiorella | October 23, 2012Photographer Seth Casteel has gotten good at holding his breath. And it's not because his four-legged subjects need a bath. Casteel spends 90 seconds at a time submerged at the bottom of…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Cat... Meow So Much?
By Linda Fiorella | October 8, 2012From gentle head nudges to a quick flick of a tail, cats are masters of subtle communication. But while most felines aren't too inclined to meow their opinions, there are some cats who are…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Cat... Shed His Claws?
By Linda Fiorella | September 24, 2012Cat owners expect to find discarded fur and even the occasional whisker around the house, but it can be disconcerting to find a kitty’s claw stuck to the sofa or a scratching post. Dr. Roy…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Cat... Like to Watch TV?
By Linda Fiorella | September 21, 2012While cats are not yet counted as viewers in Nielsen ratings, it's not uncommon for some kitties to become engrossed in TV programming. Dr. Jillian Orlando, DVM, a veterinary behavior resident at…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Cat... Head Butt Me?
By Linda Fiorella | September 17, 2012If a person were to head butt you, you’d probably have a pretty good idea of what they were trying to tell you. But when a kitty bonks you with her forehead, the meaning may be less clear.…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Cat... Like to Bring Me Mice?
By Linda Fiorella | August 27, 2012Exactly when felines first became domesticated remains undetermined, but the why seems pretty clear: Pest control was a priority for early civilizations that needed to protect surplus crops from…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Cat... Not Crave Sweets?
By Linda Fiorella | August 15, 2012Lots of kitties live pampered lives — hence the classic quip that dogs have owners, but cats have staff. Despite so often living the proverbial sweet life, felines actually lack the ability to…View Full Post ›
Is There Really Such a Thing as an Ideal Weight for Pets?
By Linda Fiorella | August 3, 2012Our furry family members depend on us to help them stay happy and healthy. And with so much talk of obesity and its effect on both quality and quantity of life, it’s only natural to aim for an…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Cat... Not Show Her Age?
By Linda Fiorella | July 19, 2012While most dogs start to show their advanced age by the gradual graying of their snouts and paws, it seems that the majority of older cats somehow hang onto that kittenish glow. According to Dr.…View Full Post ›
Why Is My Cat... So Finicky About Food?
By Linda Fiorella | July 10, 2012We all have favorite foods, but felines are notoriously fussy when it comes to what they will or won’t dine on. And they’ll often decide not to like something — at the precise moment when you…View Full Post ›
Pudgy Senior Cats: How to Get Them in Shape
By Linda Fiorella | July 2, 2012At one time, the phrase "fat cat" conjured up images of wealthy and powerful people. Nowadays, with obese felines like Sponge Bob and the recently departed (39 pound!) Meow making…View Full Post ›
