Our Expert: Linda Fiorella
Top 10 Dog and Cat Insurance Claims
By Linda Fiorella | April 18, 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…View Full Post ›
'The Genius of Dogs' Offers New Insight Into Man's Best Friend
By Linda Fiorella | March 13, 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 1, 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…View Full Post ›
"Serpentine" Celebrates the Beauty of the Snake
By Linda Fiorella | February 25, 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 ›
Why Does My Dog... Point?
By Linda Fiorella | February 4, 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…View Full Post ›
New Book Explores the History of Man's Best Friend
By Linda Fiorella | November 2, 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 12, 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 18, 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 13, 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…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Cat . . . Head Butt Me?
By Linda Fiorella | September 6, 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…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Bird . . . Pluck Out His Feathers?
By Linda Fiorella | August 22, 2012Your pet bird may not use his plumage for long-distance flights, but he still needs a healthy, feathery coat for insulation and protection. So why is he constantly pulling out those precious…View Full Post ›
