Podcast appearances and mentions of amy shojai

In this episode of Nine Lives with Dr. Kat, we welcome award-winning author and certified animal behavior consultant Amy Shojai to the show. Together, they dive into the fascinating world of feline behavior and care, exploring Amy's extensive body of work, fiction and nonfiction. Amy shares her journey as a writer and the inspiration behind her books. The conversation debunks common myths about feline behavior, such as the belief that cats are aloof or untrainable and offers practical tips for building stronger bonds with your cat. Listeners will also get a sneak peek at Amy's newest projects and hear her heartfelt advice for cat lovers everywhere: to respect and cherish the unique relationship they have with their feline companions. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of cats and strengthen the human-animal bond. EPISODE NOTES: Unleashing Cat Wisdom with Amy Shojai

In this episode of the Family Pet Podcast, the hosts interview Amy Shojai, a certified animal behavior consultant, about aging in cats. They discuss the physical and behavioral changes that cats experience as they get older, such as muscle wasting, hearing loss, and picky eating. Amy provides tips on how to keep senior cats active and engaged, including using food puzzle toys, providing vertical spaces, and playing with them. She also emphasizes the importance of understanding a cat's love language and meeting their needs on their terms.https://shop.shojai.com/https://shojai.com/Keywordsaging in cats, physical changes, behavioral changes, muscle wasting, hearing loss, picky eating, keeping cats active, food puzzle toys, vertical spaces, playing with cats, cat love language00:00 Introduction and Credentials00:57 The Influence of Dr. David Harris02:12 Specialization in Aging Pets05:06 Behavioral and Physical Changes in Aging Cats09:22 Encouraging Exercise in Older Cats14:00 Feeding and Nutrition for Aging Cats20:32 Showing Love to Senior Cats22:36 Feline Love Languages26:54 Top Considerations for Owners of Aging Cats27:31 Book Recommendation and Closing

In this episode, I have the pleasure of getting to know pet author and certified animal behavior consultant Amy Shojai. We get started with Amy's story of how she got inspired to get into writing about pets while working in a small vet clinic in Eastern Kentucky. At the clinic, she witnessed first hand the wide variety of treatments and pets and need to convey important information to pet parents in a way that they could easily understand. That experience got her started writing about pets for publications like Cat Fancy and Dog Fancy. She developed a signature writing style for articles that started with a story about a pet, transitioned into the featured medical information and wrapped up with an update on how the pet is doing after treatment. That structure of leading with a strong hook followed by education got people's interest, especially when there was a happy ending to share! Amy and I also talk about why we love to read fiction written by dog experts. Amy admits that she has thrown books across the room when the author clearly doesn't know a thing about dogs and writes unrealistic or dangerous stories about them! Same, girl! If you dream of writing about pets, or if you just want to promote your pet business through really great stories, you will enjoy this interview!

Amy Shojai is the recipient of the American Veterinary Medical Association Steve Dale Excellence In Veterinary Communications Award. And, aside from authoring countless pet articles in blogs and magazines, she has authored well over 30 books. She discusses two of those books, one is about the necessarily of enrichment for dogs, and another is the need for enrichment for […]

For more than three decades, Amy Shojai has been helping people better understand their pets through her books, magazine articles, presentations, YouTube videos and more. She helped create the Cat Writers Association 30 years ago and has penned more than three dozen books -- nonfiction and fiction. Her latest thriller is called Dare or Die and is part of the September and Shadow Thriller series. EPISODE NOTES: Leading Pet Journalist-Author Amy Shojai Talks All Things Cats and Dogs on the Oh Behave Show

Amy Shojai – Dog Life: Celebrating the history, culture and love of the dog...with TRE's Selina MacKenzie

Amy Shojai dreamed of becoming a Broadway star as a child. While that dream did not come true, she turned her creativity toward cats, dogs, and writing! Her Mom told her friends, “When Amy grows up, she won't have babies—she'll have puppy dogs and kitty cats.” Her Mom was right… As a Certified Animal Behavior Councilor, Amy has written many books about cat and dog care, from kitten care to the aging cat, and everything in between. She has also written a number of thrillers, featuring our companion animals. Her knowledge and love for cats is evident and she will have you laughing while she's at it! Tune in and laugh along us as we talk with Amy! EPISODE NOTES: Amy Shojai, CABC – The Accidental Writer

In this video, Kimberly (Keep the Tail Wagging) and Cathy (Groovy Goldendoodles) chat about their dogs, the dangers of dog parks, and we introduce our first sponsor.CHAPTERS:1:40 - Living with Senior Dogs - Change in Harley's Potty Break Routine4:53 - YuMove Natural Joint Supplement - Ingredients and Harley Update5:47 - Senior Dog Chat - Incontinence8:18 - Sponsored Ad - Life Line Pet12:23 - National Hug Your Hound Day/Strangers Interacting with Your Dog19:17 - Dogs are Independent Beings/Respecting Our Dogs21:20 - The Dangers of Dog Parks51:44 - Orthopedic Sandals for DogsSHOUT OUT:YuMove Natural Joint Supplement - https://yumove.com/Life Line Pet Products - https://lifelinepet.com/Keep the Tail Wagging Review of Life Line Fish Oil - https://keepthetailwagging.com/which-life-line-pet-fish-oil-is-best-for-my-dogs/Amy Shojai, Don't Hug Your Hound on National Hug Your Hound Day, Here's Why - https://amyshojai.com/dont-hug-your-dog-on-national-hug-your-hound-day-heres-why/Dog Park Pie Chart - https://tinyurl.com/2u82kpnfSniffSpot - https://www.sniffspot.com/Keep the Tail Wagging - No You Can't Pet My Dogs - https://keepthetailwagging.com/no-you-cant-fing-pet-my-dog/The Carol Burnett Show -https://youtu.be/PjQuZCTLAv4  You can  follow Cathy and Kimberly on their blogs to learn more about raising dogs:OUR BLOGS...Cathy: Groovy Goldendoodles, GroovyGoldendoodles.comKimberly: Keep the Tail Wagging, KeepTheTailWagging.comFOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK:Groovy Goldendoodles, Facebook.com/GroovyGoldendoodlesKeep the Tail Wagging, Facebook.com/KeepTheTailWaggingFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAMGroovy Goldendoodles, Instagram.com/GroovyGoldendoodlesKeep the Tail Wagging, Instagram.com/RawFeederLifeMUSICChasing Rainbows by Sean Yukon, from Animoto - https://animoto.com/Support the show

Certified animal behavior consultant Amy Shojai is one of the most influential pet book writers of all time, She and Steve discuss how today there's so much instant accurate information available at websites like Fear Free Happy Homes and hopefully Steve's site as there is also so much inaccurate misinformation out there. We also discuss some of the great […]

We talk all of the time about the stresses of getting our cats to the veterinarian, but what about the stresses in our own home? The way we handle out cats can cause stress, so let's learn to do better. Dr. Ilona Rodan is one of the premier experts on how we interact with our cats, she'll share some tips to make all of our homes more cat friendly. Amy Shojai is a legendary pet writer who has always been dedicated to helping pet parents find the best resources to have as much knowledge as possible about their pets well-being. This week she shares some places that we can all turn for the best information. Steve helps listeners by phone and email.

Want to learn more about dogs (and cats) without learning more about dogs (and cats)? Pick up an Amy Shojai thriller. She's written several, and while they are gripping narratives, they're also entertaining ways to learn about animal psychology. Her September and Shadow novels in particular are informed by decades of experience writing non-fiction pet books and helping clients as a certified animal behavior consultant (CABC). In this wide-ranging and entertaining conversation, Shojai explains how her constant self-reinvention helps her career, how her dog overcame her resistance to adopting during the pandemic, how the rise of the internet made new stories and storytelling possible, and why dogs are people with fur … and cats are space aliens. About Amy Shojai Amy Shojai is a certified animal behavior consultant, and the award-winning author of 35+ dog (and cat) care books. She also writes the pet-centric thriller series featuring an animal behaviorist and her PTSD service dog.  amy@shojai.com  https://www.SHOJAI.COM  https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/redwood-labs/showpage/uploads/images/1c028183ee1b491499ced1ec8f70d1dd.jpg  Author  https://www.twitter.com/amyshojai  https://www.instagram.com/amyshojai  https://www.facebook.com/amyshojai.cabc  https://www.youtube.com/amyshojai-cabc  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshojai/  https://www.pinterest.com/amyshojai  https://www.tiktok.com/@amyshojai_cabc  https://www.amazon.com/Amy-Shojai/e/B000APBYV4  About The Long Leash  Thank you for joining us. If you have enjoyed listening, please SUBSCRIBE so you'll never miss out!   Check out Dog Podcast Network for other dog-adjacent shows.  Follow us in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Join me as I chat with Amy Shojai, award winning author and pet behavior specialist about giving gifts OF pets and TO pets and pet lovers. We find out some of her fun ideas to make holidays extra special for cats. Ways to give gifts to meet the needs of the giver and "givee". We also get some sneak peeks at Amy's current and upcoming thrillers! EPISODE NOTES: Holiday Gifting With Pets (The Right Way)

Cats learn to fear their carriers if the only time they see it appear is when it is taken out of the closet, they are shoved inside it, taken away from their home, dragged out of the case, plopped on a slippery cold, metal surface and some strange person starts poking and prodding them. Of course, they come to associate the sight of the crate with the unpleasant experience of going to the vet.  You are going to do the opposite and train your new kitten right from the very start to associate the carrier with fun, positive experiences.   And it's not too late to get your older cat to accept one as well. In this episode, I'll explain the steps to take so that transporting the cat is easier for you and the feline when you do have to go to the vet.   Why keep feeding your dog's meals from the same old food bowls, when there are so many other ways to do this that make your dog happy and mentally stimulated. In my conversation with Ben Rimbey, head dog trainer with Lucky Mutt Dog Training and for the “Fairly Odd Dogs” (Disc Dog performers) on social media, he explains that you can train your dogs and strengthen your bond with them at the same time by “Ditching the Bowl.” Then, learn a fun game for your dog that that builds confidence and makes eating more engaging called “Cardboard Castles”. There's a cool new app to know about. Do you like to keep track of how many steps you walk? Or have you ever walked to raise money for a charity or cause?  If you have a dog, I know you're out there walking together and there is an app, I just found out about that combines all these things.  It's called WoofTrax. It keeps track of how long you and your dog are walking and makes money at the same time to support your favorite animal organizations.  I'll explain how it works to make walking your dog so rewarding and how you'll still want to use it, even if you don't have a dog.We're still celebrating reaching 100 episodes by giving away 3 months of free pet food to 2 lucky winners through the month of October 2021. Get your chance to win, by leaving a comment about one of the 100th shows, on the episode pages on the website, raisingyourpaws.com. Or tell us what you think of the podcast on our Raising Your Paws Facebook page.  We'll randomly select 2 winners from the comments.If you like sports, or outdoor life podcasts, be sure to check out our new producer's other podcasts, at www.talknorth.com. They are the largest sports, outdoor, and lifestyle podcast network in the upper Midwest.  Additional Resources for the Show. Resource for the story about cat carriers – “Complete Kitten Care” by Amy Shojai.Lucky Mutt Dog Training Website. Fairly Odd Dogs (Disc Dog performers) on FacebookFairly Odd Dogs on Instagram. About the App: www.WoofTrax.com

Cats learn to fear their carriers if the only time they see it appear is when it is taken out of the closet, they are shoved inside it, taken away from their home, dragged out of the case, plopped on a slippery cold, metal surface and some strange person starts poking and prodding them. Of course, they come to associate the sight of the crate with the unpleasant experience of going to the vet.  You are going to do the opposite and train your new kitten right from the very start to associate the carrier with fun, positive experiences.   And it's not too late to get your older cat to accept one as well. In this episode, I'll explain the steps to take so that transporting the cat is easier for you and the feline when you do have to go to the vet.   Why keep feeding your dog's meals from the same old food bowls, when there are so many other ways to do this that make your dog happy and mentally stimulated. In my conversation with Ben Rimbey, head dog trainer with Lucky Mutt Dog Training and for the “Fairly Odd Dogs” (Disc Dog performers) on social media, he explains that you can train your dogs and strengthen your bond with them at the same time by “Ditching the Bowl.” Then, learn a fun game for your dog that that builds confidence and makes eating more engaging called “Cardboard Castles”. There's a cool new app to know about. Do you like to keep track of how many steps you walk? Or have you ever walked to raise money for a charity or cause?  If you have a dog, I know you're out there walking together and there is an app, I just found out about that combines all these things.  It's called WoofTrax. It keeps track of how long you and your dog are walking and makes money at the same time to support your favorite animal organizations.  I'll explain how it works to make walking your dog so rewarding and how you'll still want to use it, even if you don't have a dog.We're still celebrating reaching 100 episodes by giving away 3 months of free pet food to 2 lucky winners through the month of October 2021. Get your chance to win, by leaving a comment about one of the 100th shows, on the episode pages on the website, raisingyourpaws.com. Or tell us what you think of the podcast on our Raising Your Paws Facebook page.  We'll randomly select 2 winners from the comments.If you like sports, or outdoor life podcasts, be sure to check out our new producer's other podcasts, at www.talknorth.com. They are the largest sports, outdoor, and lifestyle podcast network in the upper Midwest.  Additional Resources for the Show. Resource for the story about cat carriers – “Complete Kitten Care” by Amy Shojai.Lucky Mutt Dog Training Website. Fairly Odd Dogs (Disc Dog performers) on FacebookFairly Odd Dogs on Instagram. About the App: www.WoofTrax.com

Prevent Kittens from Biting Hands & At Home Sports to Keep Dogs Physically fit.  Do you have a new kitten at home? Or are thinking about getting one? I want to offer you a kitten care tip about playing with your new kitty. From your kitten's perspective, you are now mom whether you are male or female. As a surrogate mother it is your job to teach your cat not to bite human skin. In this episode, I'll explain the very first thing to do (and not to do) in order to guide your kitten in the right direction for successful and painless interactions with people. Do you wonder if there are some easy sports or activities you could do with your dog to give them more exercise and keep them fit other than walking?  My guest Ben Rimbey, head trainer for Lucky Mutt Dog Training in Minnesota and the “Fairly Odd Dogs” on social media shares how you and your dog can play some sports together. He'll explain a few of the unusual skills you can train, such as calmness and focus that creates a better bond between the two of you, and also makes teaching your dog how to play Frisbee and/or use dog exercise equipment fun and effective.Dogs eat the strangest things don't they?  In this week's “Creature Feature” listen to 3 stories of dogs with very unusual appetites. It's a wonder the things they ingested didn't result in killing them.    News! NutriSource Pet Foods and the Raising Your Paws Podcast have teamed up with the Talk North Podcast Network, the largest sports, outdoor and lifestyle podcast network in the Upper Midwest. They produce over 20 different podcasts with some of the top hosts, experts and influencers in these respective industries. We are very excited to be partnering with Talk North.It's our 100th episode! We want to celebrate. We're going to give away 3 months of NutriSource Pet food (equivalent to 3 large bags of food) to two winners. To be considered for this award, please leave a comment about the 100th podcast episode, on either the website, www.raisingyourpaws.com or on our facebook page and show us a favorite photo of your pet with their name and we'll randomly select from the comments. Good luck!       Additional Resources for the Show.  Source for the story about cat play – Complete Kitten Care by Amy Shojai. Lucky Mutt Dog Training website.Fairly Odd Dogs on InstagramThe resources Ben Rimbey spoke about:Absolute Dogs  for more training games. Susan Garrett's Website.Where to buy discs for dogs – Hero Disc U.S.A. Up Dog ChallengeDog exercise equipment: Toto fit LLC.  Or Fit Paws U.S.A.   The fit bone is the one Ben Rimbey recommended as a start. NutriSource Element Series – A high Percentage Meat dog food.  Source for Creature Feature stories - Exploding Pigs and Other Bizarre Animal Stories by Ian Simmons. 

Prevent Kittens from Biting Hands & At Home Sports to Keep Dogs Physically fit.  Do you have a new kitten at home? Or are thinking about getting one? I want to offer you a kitten care tip about playing with your new kitty. From your kitten's perspective, you are now mom whether you are male or female. As a surrogate mother it is your job to teach your cat not to bite human skin. In this episode, I'll explain the very first thing to do (and not to do) in order to guide your kitten in the right direction for successful and painless interactions with people. Do you wonder if there are some easy sports or activities you could do with your dog to give them more exercise and keep them fit other than walking?  My guest Ben Rimbey, head trainer for Lucky Mutt Dog Training in Minnesota and the “Fairly Odd Dogs” on social media shares how you and your dog can play some sports together. He'll explain a few of the unusual skills you can train, such as calmness and focus that creates a better bond between the two of you, and also makes teaching your dog how to play Frisbee and/or use dog exercise equipment fun and effective.Dogs eat the strangest things don't they?  In this week's “Creature Feature” listen to 3 stories of dogs with very unusual appetites. It's a wonder the things they ingested didn't result in killing them.    News! NutriSource Pet Foods and the Raising Your Paws Podcast have teamed up with the Talk North Podcast Network, the largest sports, outdoor and lifestyle podcast network in the Upper Midwest. They produce over 20 different podcasts with some of the top hosts, experts and influencers in these respective industries. We are very excited to be partnering with Talk North.It's our 100th episode! We want to celebrate. We're going to give away 3 months of NutriSource Pet food (equivalent to 3 large bags of food) to two winners. To be considered for this award, please leave a comment about the 100th podcast episode, on either the website, www.raisingyourpaws.com or on our facebook page and show us a favorite photo of your pet with their name and we'll randomly select from the comments. Good luck!       Additional Resources for the Show.  Source for the story about cat play – Complete Kitten Care by Amy Shojai. Lucky Mutt Dog Training website.Fairly Odd Dogs on InstagramThe resources Ben Rimbey spoke about:Absolute Dogs  for more training games. Susan Garrett's Website.Where to buy discs for dogs – Hero Disc U.S.A. Up Dog ChallengeDog exercise equipment: Toto fit LLC.  Or Fit Paws U.S.A.   The fit bone is the one Ben Rimbey recommended as a start. NutriSource Element Series – A high Percentage Meat dog food.  Source for Creature Feature stories - Exploding Pigs and Other Bizarre Animal Stories by Ian Simmons. 

Can cats experience separation anxiety as we start leaving them alone more as we return to working outside the home? Yes, they can. I’ll explain how they may exhibit anxiety and what you can do to distract them after you’ve left or prevent them from becoming unnerved in the first place. To find a good dog trainer, what should you be looking for regarding their credentials and what are the first big questions to ask them. Louie Torres, the CEO and founder of Unleashed Consulting, a company that helps dog trainers grow their business, found himself in the position of desperately needing a dog trainer and his journey led to the saving of his relationship with his girlfriend, a changed dog and a complete refocusing of his business working with dog trainers. You’ll enjoy this second part of the conversation with Mr. Torres. Does your cat have a silly or annoying habit to wake you up in the morning? Hear about a cat who knew exactly who to focus his attention on and how to get the person to let him out, in this week’s creature feature. Additional Resources for the Show. Source for the story about cat separation anxiety – ComPETability: Solving Behavior Problems in your Multi-CAT Household by Amy Shojai. Unleased Marketing – Louie Torres’s website.   Source for the creature feature – Animals Make Us Human by Temple Grandin.

When your pet is ill or injured, don’t you wish they could tell you with words how they are feeling? Would be nice, but what we have, is how they react and behave. When sick, dogs and cats in general, react very differently from one another. I’ll explain how and why. Michael Birnbaum, my artist friend, returns to tell another story from his childhood about his first dog and their encounter with fire.  The story is entitled, “Trouble with Matches.” Why is it, that multiple cats living in a household, often don’t get along – either avoiding each other or fighting a lot? There is a major factor that you may be oblivious to, but is highly important to your cat. I’ll tell you about this and then, from the book, Cat Sense by John Bradshaw, I’ll share a list of subtle indicators you can watch for, to understand if the cats actually do or do not get along. Visit our newly re-designed website, www.raisingyourpaws.com. where you can easily choose and listen to any of the episodes with their full show notes and also find our companion blogs. These expand on the show topics, offer additional tips and solutions for happy living with your pets and offer videos and vlogs for your enjoyment. Also, you can leave a comment about each podcast episode or blog post. Additional Resources for the Show. Source for the story about pets coping with illness: “ComPETability: Solving Behavior Problems in your CAT-DOG household,” by Amy Shojai. Storyteller, Michael Birnbaum’s Website. (Artist and Color Design Stylist) Transformed By Color.   Source for the story about cats getting along or not. “Cat Sense” by John Bradshaw.

Do you have both dogs and cats at home?  Does your dog eat your cat’s poop? Seems that many dogs find those little turds, a tempting treat.  I’ll talk about the habit of eating feces, called coprophagia and how to keep your dog out of the cat’s litter box. Have you wondered if there is anything you can do to prevent your dog from barking and going ballistic every time the mail carrier shows up at the house? Hear what Katie K-9, a long time dog trainer who I’ve had on the show a number of times before, has to say about how to change your dog’s behavior without using punishment or a shock collar. You may know that there are numerous ways in which a dog positively affects your physical health, but there is a brand new worldwide study that was just released, (Oct. 2019) in the American Heart Association journal, “Circulation,” that finds that having a dog actually causes pet owners to live longer. I’ll explain all the exciting and comforting details. Win a free large bag of NutriSource pet food and help us out – by offering your feedback about the podcast. Write me at either susan@raisingyourpaws.com or leave a comment in the section at the end of the blog article for episode 52 at our website, www.raisingyourpaws.com. We’ll randomly select three people to win a bag of dog food and three to win a bag of cat food. Additional Resources for the show. Source for story about dogs eating cat poop. “ComPETability: Solving Behavior Problems in your CAT-DOG Household” by Amy Shojai. Katie K-9 Website – to hear radio show and podcast. Source for story about dog owners living longer.

  Does your dog guard certain possessions such as its chew toys, or even pieces of Kleenex it gets a hold of? There is a remedy for this - it is learning and practicing a technique called an object exchange. In this episode, I’ll explain each of the steps. Next if you have both cats and dogs living together at home, you’ll enjoy hearing how to keep peace between them in part two of my conversation with certified animal behavior consultant, Amy Shojai, author of ComPETability, Solving Behavior Problems in the Cat-Dog Household. Wonder why your dog loves eating the cat’s poop? You’ll find out here. Then, this episode’s fast fact segment is true or false statements about a dogs heritage and its features. See which of the fun facts you know the correct answers. Resources for This Episode: Amy Shojai’s website. How to order ComPETability, Solving Behavior Problems in Your CAT-DOG Household. Amy Shojai’s blog: Bling, Bitches and Blood. Amy Shojai on Facebook. This week’s blog will be Amy Shojai’s 10 commandments for how to best blend dogs and cats together into a peaceful home.  Go to www.raisingyourpaws.com.  See the blog for episode 29. You can help support this podcast by subscribing and telling your friends. To subscribe on iTunes (so you never miss an episode) here is the link.    

You can teach your dog not to food guard around you. It’s best to start this training at puppyhood, however, you can still do the food bowl exercises I’ll explain with adult dogs. How do cats and dogs misunderstand each other which leads to all that infamous fighting? Certified animal behavior consultant Amy Shojai, author of ComPETability, Solving Behavior Problems in Your Cat-Dog Household joins me to explain why dogs and cats get into conflict and then tells you what to do to stop your dog from mercilessly chasing your cat. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: See the Raising Your Paws blog that matches episode 28 for additional information about dogs with existing food guarding problems.- www.raisingyourpaws.com. Source for material on food guarding: Jean Donaldson’s book: The Culture Clash: A revolutionary new way of understanding the relationship between humans and domestic dogs. Amy Shojai’s website. How to order ComPETability, Solving Behavior Problems in Your CAT-DOG Household. Amy Shojai’s blog: Bling, Bitches and Blood. You can help support this podcast by subscribing and telling your friends. To subscribe on iTunes (so you never miss an episode) here is the link.  

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This holiday season join host Jenny Milchman as she interviews four authors about why getting published is the best gift they could imagine. Fun giveaways for listeners and chances to win prizes from books to a chapter critique to a chance to call in and ask a question about your pet! Nichole Christoff is a writer, broadcaster, and military spouse. She's the award-winning author of The Kill List, The Kill Shot, The Kill Box, and The Kill Sign. Michael Niemann grew up in a small town in Germany, ten kilometers from the Dutch border. Crossing that border often at a young age sparked in him a curiosity about the larger world. His debut, Illicit Trade, is coming March 1, 2017. Hollie Overton is a television writer who has written for Lifetime and CBS and is currently a co-producer on the hit drama “Shadowhunters” on Freeform. Hollie’s debut novel Baby Doll was published in 2016. Amy Shojai is a nationally known authority on pet care and behavior, the author of 30 nonfiction pet books, and September Day pet-centric thrillers. She's the author of Show And Tell. This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network LLC.

When your pets' behavior threatens to destroy your house--and your relationship--Who you gonna call? Dr. Marty Becker, America's Veterinarian answers that question, and has joined the Behavior Tour, sponsored by Ceva Animal Health and American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. The tour travels across the country helping pet owners understand some of the most common pet behavior challenges and where they can find help to solve them, often in your own back yard! Listen to today's Pet Peeves show to understand what YOU can do and how your veterinarian can partner with you and others to ensure your cat and dog stay happy, healthy--and you do, too. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Pet Peeves Enewsletter at www.AmyShojai.com to get announcements about the latest shows, and free behavior and care advice for your pets, and check out the latest puppy-licious content at puppies.About.com. Questions or Comments? Send them to: amy@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Keep the L.O.V.E. Alive Behavior Tour with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

Service dogs offer aid and comfort to thousands of people around the world. And a service dog's duties encompass all sorts of work. They guide vision impaired partners or sniff out bombs, find lost people or rescuing individuals from disaster--and of course offer emotional support and nonjudgmental love along the way. Caring for their health can be pricey, though, so the 5th Annual ACVO/Merial National Service Dog Eye Exam Event offers free exams in May 2012. Learn more from Dr. Bill Miller, a veterinary ophthalmologist with the program, in this eye-opening Pet Peeves show! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Seeing Eye to Eye: Visionary Care for Service Dogs with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

There's no doubt that dogs bring smiles to our faces with happy wags. Some of these canine nurses could be furry angels when they become therapy dogs that visit with people in need of healing face licks and snuggles. But exactly what is a therapy dog and how are they trained? Can you and your dog become a therapy team? Learn all about the ANGEL ON A LEASH program from author David Frei's book of the same title. As the voice of Westminster David is known to millions of television viewers, but also volunteers with his own dogs in such places as the Ronald McDonald House. You won't want to miss this show--and learn about some of the touching experiences from the book. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Angel on a Leash: An Insider's Look at Therapy Dogs with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

Your old cat needs medicine for hyperthyroidism. The puppy burned his mouth chewing something "wrong." A veterinarian diagnoses and prescribes the best treatment for your fur-kids, parrots and other exotics--but what if your animal companion refuses to cooperate? How do you get that Rx down those snapping jaws? It becomes even more of a challenge with zoo animals who throw the sedative dart back at the veterinarian! Pet Peeves guest Chris Simmons is a pharmacist who specializes in prescriptive problem-solving, with compounded medications. Drugs get mixed up into tasty treats, or combined with transdermal gels to deliver medication through the skin--or Pupcicles that offer pain control with therapeutic medications! This is a show your pet--and your vet--won't want More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Compounding: Helping The Medicine Go Down with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

You can find self-proclaimed experts all over the Internet, so it's refreshing to find a pair of debut authors who actually have the credentials for their topic. Join Pet Peeves today to learn how the book Cat Calls came about from co-authors Susan Logan (editor of Cat Fancy Magazine) and famous New York cat sitter and CatChannel.com columnist Jeanne Adlon. You'll not only hear some fun anecdotes from the diary of a 35-year-veteran of cat sitting, but get practical kitty advice. Those pursuing their own writer's dream won't want to miss tips these savvy authors share about working with co-authors. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Cat Calls: Pet-Sit on THIS with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

I hate mosquitoes not only because they’re itchy aggravation, but these nasty vampires spread deadly heartworm disease. Heartworms are found all over the world, affect wildlife, dogs and cats. While it’s easy to prevent the disease there are concerns that some populations of heartworms have become resistant to the medication we give our pets. And the treatment used to cure dogs has become temporarily unavailable! The president of the American Heartworm Society, Dr. Wallace Graham, addresses these questions and more in this edition of Pet Peeves. Find out what you need to know to keep your cats and dogs safe from heartworm disease. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Heart To Heart: Understanding Heartworm Disease with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

Camilla Gray-Nelson trains women to train their dogs--and yes, it's a bit different than the male viewpoint. If you're a lady with a pet dog and at the end of your leash with Fido's antics, you'll want to learn the tips in this show. Camilla has been training dogs and solving problems for more than 20 years and today runs Dairydell Canine Center in Northern California. She and her staff have helped more than 9000 dogs and owners from all over the United States! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Women Training Dogs with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio Enter the code: PEEVES and get 10% off your order + Free shipping at Shoebuy.com!

In our modern society where perfect bodies and youthful looks rule the media, it may be politically correct to "make allowances" for other-abled humans. But in the world of pets, where so many need homes, would you adopt a disabled animal? What would you do if the perfect pet turned out less than ideal? How do you decide when and where to draw the line, and is it fair to put your family through the process? Join author Natalie C. Markey, the Special Needs Dog Care columnist for Examiner.com, as we discuss the issue and her new book, Caring for Your Special Needs Dog. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Isn’t That Special? Caring For Special Needs Dogs with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

It’s called natural, holistic, complementary, and integrative-- bottom line, veterinary medicine has gone back to the past to treat and cure pets. What exactly is holistic healing? The natural vet, Dr. Shawn Messonnier, explains the concept and why he decided to expand his practice to include holistic treatments. In this show, learn how natural medicine can work alongside conventional Western therapies and offer pets the best of all possible worlds. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Pet Peeves Enewsletter at www.shojai.com to get announcements about the latest shows, and free behavior and care advice for your cats and dogs. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Natural Medicine & Veterinary Care with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

Alley Cat Rescue (ACR) sponsors the 2nd Annual "Free Feral Cat Spay Day" on April 27, 2011. But just what is a "feral cat" and why should you care? Feral cats are born and raised without human contact, and live life on the wild side. You might call them yowling nuisances when they potty in your garden or drive indoor cats crazy-- but they’re simply trying to survive. Louise Holton, founder and president of ACR, says TNR (trap-neuter-return) can solve a host of feral cat problems in a humane way. And after all, if you hadn’t adopted your purring lap-kitty, he might have ended up as a feral! Learn about the TNR solution, and how you can get your community and veterinarian involved. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Feral Cats -- The TNR Solution with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

Today the pet products industry appears to be one of those "bullet proof" endeavors even in the wake of economic downturn. That’s wonderful for the companies, of course. And a number of the big guys fund high-profile animal foundations -- Pet Peeves featured Morris Animal Foundation and Winn Feline Foundation to name two worthy organizations. But smaller organizations struggle to stretch every dollar, and aren’t always on the funding radar. Kristen Smith, Brand Ambassador for Planet Dog and the Executive Director of Planet Dog Foundation describes some of the terrific pet-dreams their organization has helped come true! By the way, my Magical-Dawg is a big fan of Planet Dog toys-- and each time you purchase a toy, you make a donation to a worthy doggy cause! Learn how Planet Dog Foundation is "playing" it forward. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Planet Dog Foundation - Playing It Forward with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

About 4 million cats pass through United States shelters annually, and most never make it out alive. A top killer of cats in shelters might surprise you - it’s kitty colds! What can we do to stop this horrible situation? Join my guest Dr. Kate Hurley, director of the Koret Shelter Medicine Program at the University of California - Davis. She reveals some surprising results of shelter cat studies that can not only save cat lives, but also save shelters $3 million a year! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Pet Loss & Rescue -- Dealing with Grief with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

Losing a beloved pet devastates owners, yet we don't always get the support we need, or know where to turn for help. Dr. Diane Pomerance is a certified Grief Recovery Specialist who serves as director of the Pet Grief counseling Program for the SPCA of Texas. She is also active in pet rescue--pets who have lost loves of another kind--and has written a lovely book Our Rescue Dog Family Album honoring these furry loves. Listen to Pet Peeves to learn more about how you can help support yourself or others who mourn a pet, and find out more about what's involved in pet rescue. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Pet Loss & Rescue -- Dealing with Grief with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio Enter the code: PEEVES and get 10% off your order + Free shipping at Shoebuy.com!

Service dogs have become a very public and vital part of our society. But there’s another area that doesn’t get quite as much hand-waving. Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) includes companion animals as a part of the patient’s therapy in a treatment plan designed by a health care professional. For instance, a child might be more willing to toss a ball for the dog to fetch, than follow a human therapist’s instructions to rehab a painful injury. A pioneer in the field, Nancy Stanley first introduced "Animal Therapy" to severely handicapped children and to convalescent hospitals for the elderly in 1982 after founding Tender Loving Zoo, a nonprofit organization. She talks about her experiences, the benefits of pet therapy, and new gift book PILLOW WITH A HEARTBEAT, narrated by therapy dog Truffles. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Pillow Talk -Therapy Dogs with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

Today's guest, P.A. Woodburn, share the making of her mystery book CRIES IN THE DARK on today's show. It incorporates the world of animal research, and the "what if" of communicating with animals. As an animal lover who at one time worked for Green Peace, she brings an insider's perspective to this work of fiction, a thrilling story that's a perfect holiday gift for pet lovers. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Animal Research: Cries In The Dark with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

Millions of homeless animals end up in shelters every year. Half of the pets that go into shelters die there, because time runs out before they can be adopted. How can caring pet lovers stem the furry tide? Janice Brown, Founder of Tails Magazine, has started a letter-writing campaign called "Letters for Pets," urging President Obama to declare April 30th National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day by Presidential Proclamation. Listen to the show to learn how you can add your vote to help shelter pets find forever homes! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Vote! For National Pet Adopt A Shelter Pet Day with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

November is Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month. Older dogs and cats offer many benefits as pets, compared to youngsters. It’s time that mature pets get the respect and attention they deserve! This show offers sneak peeks into updated and revised award-winning books Complete Care for Your Aging Cat and Complete Care for Your Aging Dog. You’ll hear some of the "Golden Moment" true stories that illustrate successful pet aging. Please check the "episode page" for direct links to find these books, as well as additional excerpts and free book give-aways during my "Golden Moments Senior Pet Blog Tour." More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Old Dog, Old Cat? Pet Care for Old Fogie Pets with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

There’s a reason such events are called a disaster -- but that word falls short when it comes to Katrina. The animal victims haunt pet lovers, especially those personally touched by the tragedy who did everything right -- and still lost so much. Karen O’Toole lived through the devastation, and was on the front lines as a rescuer and witness. She chronicles her experiences in a book, ORPHANS OF KATRINA, and in today’s show describes what it was like inside the world’s biggest animal rescue. For more pet behavior and care tips for your special cats and dogs, subscribe to the free Pet Peeves Newsletter available at Shojai.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Orphans of Katrina: A First-Person Account with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

In this episode of Sassy Seniors, host Kelly Jackson talks to fellow Pet Life Radio colleague Amy Shojai, host of Pet Peeves. Amy has literally written the book on older pets. Shojai has written 2 dozen animal related books. Her most recent project was updating what is considered the "Old Dog Bible." It's called "Complete Care for Your Aging Dog." Shojai also has a feline version for your aging cat as well. Let me tell you, you can't get any more complete than these books. After listening to this show, you will take away several things, but the biggest for me is that I know the field of veterinary medicine is making major breakthroughs when it comes to extending the lives of our older pets. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Host to Host on Pet Life Radio

The old adage "you are what you eat" applies to dogs just as it does people. And today, pet owners need a crystal ball to sift through the choices on the grocery aisle. Even if you home cook or raw feed, there are pitfalls that could leave your dog in trouble. Steve Brown offers answers for owners who home prepare food-- or buy it in the bag-- in his new book "Unlocking the Canine Ancestral Diet." Dogs may have moved from life on the wild side into the family room, but they still need food fit for an ancestor. Learn how to improve your dog’s diet-- and health-- in this "foodie" episode of Pet Peeves. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Food For Thought: Unlocking The Canine Ancestral Diet with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

Not all trainers believe in cookie power and clickers--they consider it lax or ineffective. But punishment-based training of some high-profile celebrity trainers is labeled unscientific and ineffective by others. Who’s right? Is there room for both? Would you shock your dog to get him to behave? Stephanie Smith, PhD has something to say on the matter--see if you agree with some of her surprising statements. You can read more about cat behavior in my cats.About.com columns. Want to know more about dogs? Check out the new Pet Peeves website for both dog and cat information, and videos . Don’t forget that you can subscribe to the free Pet Peeves E-newsletter for more care and behavior tips. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Shock Collars: A Shocking Discussion of Dog Training Collars with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

Researchers have made amazing strides in specialized areas of veterinary medicine. These treatments can greatly improve a sick animal’s quality of life, and often cure or at least add months to years to the time the pet and owner can share together. Today’s guest explains all the details about veterinary specialties. Dr. Nancy Kay is a board certified specialist in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and published in several professional journals and textbooks, including the book SPEAKING FOR SPOT. You can read more about cat behavior in my cats.About.com columns. Want to know more about dogs? Check out the new Pet Peeves website for both dog and cat information, and videos http://pages.videojug.com/sites/144-Pet-Peeves. Don’t forget that you can subscribe to the free Pet Peeves E-newsletter for more care and behavior tips. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Isn’t That Special? Does Your Dog Need a Specialist with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

We’ve a bumper crop of kittens every year, with up to 4 million cats a year enter shelters. It hurts my heart to think of all the loving, needy felines that lose their homes--and their lives--every year. And it doesn’t have to happen! The American Humane designates June as the prime time for cat and kitten adoptions. But you don’t have to wait for June to find the kitty of your dreams. Join me on Pet Peeves as I speak with Debrah Schnackenberg of the American Humane, to talk about Adopt A Cat Month, and Dr. Katrina Warren of "Housecat/Housecall" Animal Planet show share their expertise on all-things-cats. You can read more about cat behavior in my cats.About.com columns. Want to know more about dogs? Check out the new Pet Peeves website for both dog and cat information, and videos . Don’t forget that you can subscribe to the free Pet Peeves E-newsletter for more care and behavior tips. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Cat-astrophe 2010! Adopt-A-Cat Month with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

A week doesn’t go by that I don’t read a cat story in the local or national news. It’s great we have news coverage of controversial feline issues such as declawing bans, cat collectors, mandatory spay/neuter, as well as the warm-and-fuzzy coverage. But it hisses me off when the writers don’t know a Tonkinese from a Tabby. My expert guest, Sue Ewing (president of the Cat Writers’ Association) explains just where folks can find expert cat writers, and offers details (de-tails?) about the writing contest, conference and more. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Catty Journalists: Cat Writers Association with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

It's a national tragedy that a special month promoting cat adoptions is necessary. Felines get the short end of the adoption stick because of cat myth-perceptions. We’ll dispel some of those myths and offer listeners terrific free resources designed for cat owners, veterinarians and shelters. Dr. Patricia Olson of Morris Animal Foundation and the Happy Healthy Cat campaign describes the results of a pet perceptions survey, and how negatives can be turned around. And Dr. Diane Eigner, Chair of the CATalyst Council explains how partnering with American Humane’s "Adopt-A-Cat Month" helps improve the status of cats. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Cat-egorical Care For Adopt-A-Cat-Month, Part One with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

Missing the litter box sends many cats to the shelter when owners can’t stand living with the mess. And while some cats do the dirty deed because of medical issues, there can be problems diagnosis-- or treating-- the problem even once it’s identified. I attended Dr. Jacqueline C. Neilson’s lecture at the Western Veterinary Conference on dealing with unwelcome feline PEE-mail, and she offers some great tips in this installment of Pet Peeves. Learn more about what can be done to establish litter box allegiance at Amy’s new online home at the CATS page at www.About.com--and sign up for free books, articles, updates on Pet Peeves radio shows and more with the Pet Peeves E-newsletter at www.shojai.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Peeing Cat --Thinking Outside the Box with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio

If you have a cat, you deal with claws. Learn all about ways to direct your cat’s natural inclinations in acceptable outlets. Dr. Jean Hofve offers tips on training, plus her unvarnished opinion of declaw surgery, laws against the practice and more. For more about declawing issues, tune into "Claws & Effect" on another Pet Peeves show. Need pet care articles and behavior tips? Wonder about links to past and future Pet Peeves radio episodes? Sign up for the free Pet Peeves E-newsletter from www.shojai.com and visit Amy at her new online home on the CATS page at www.About.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Cat Claws: Scratching the Surface with Amy Shojai on Pet Life Radio