The Pet Pundit

THE PET PUNDIT
Humane Education and Writings on Animal Matters

Today, pets are truly a part of the family. We share our homes, our beds, sometimes our food, and most certainly our salaries with them. More than 150 million dogs and cats live in U.S. homes.

Everyday, our pets strive to understand us, but do we really understand them? Even as we pamper and care for them, we are still left wondering about some of their quirky behaviors.

Why is my cat urinating on the bed? Why isn't he pooping in the litter box?
When will my puppy stop chewing on my shoes?
How do I get my dog to stop digging in the yard?
Why does my kitten pound on my stomach and chew on my ears?

Your pet is definitely trying to tell you something, but what?

You’ve got questions about your dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens, and The Pet Pundit™ is ready to provide some answers and training tips to help you maintain a happy relationship with your furry friends.

With more than 20 years experience in the animal welfare field, Cathy M. Rosenthal, The Pet Pundit™, a humane educator and pets’ columnist, offers her insight into the world of dog and cat behavior. Through "Ask the Pet Pundit", she offers free pet advice to visitors, hoping to strengthen the human/animal bond so fewer pets end up in animal shelters or out on the streets.

In her weekly newspaper column and weblog, Cathy offers more advice to readers as well as sounds off on other animal issues, from the serious side of pet overpopulation and pit bull problems to the good news about cat temperament testing and the unbelievable antics of celebrities and their encounters with pets.

She says, "There's really no such thing as bad pets, just owners who need a greater understanding of their pet's behavior and training tips on how to work with them."

It's time to learn their language. If you've got a question about your pet, all you have to do is ask The Pet Pundit™.

What's New at The Pet Pundit

Pet Pundit Book Store - Our online book store offering topics on all types of pets, pet health, pet care and pet training is up and running. Check it out.

Ask the Pet Pundit - The Pet Pundit™ now answers reader's questions online. Read the most recent replies, or check out the archives.

Links - We have updated this page to include some unusual and helpful links.