Amy Jamieson

It’s very simple, really: when you’re a cat who wears sunglasses, you get a lot of attention. At PetCon in New York City last month, a constant flow of people popped by for a peek at Sunglass Cat, a gray and white feline whose preferred attire is a bedazzled pair of shades. The glasses may […]

Deck the halls with boughs of holly … are you sure about that? Mistletoe, lilies, rosemary, and holly berries are all toxic when ingested by animals, so you ought to think twice before spreading all that holiday cheer around your house. Tinsel, ribbons, and electric tree lights also pose threats to cats and dogs this […]

Here’s the thing about getting your pet to pose with Santa Claus — a festive photo session can go from “Ho, Ho, Ho” to “Ho, Ho, NO!” pretty quickly. If you’re on a mission to get that treasured shot of your pet with the big guy — for the sake of social media (duh) and […]

Naughty, nice — does it really matter? The threat of coal in a Christmas stocking doesn’t really work on our furry friends. Maybe it’s because on some level cats and dogs know that even if they receive a coal pet toy or a “feliz naughty dawg” collar tag on December 25, they’re going to love […]

If your dog wakes in the morning with a cough and by lunch you’re already Googling “deadly dog coughs,” clearly you do your fair share of worrying on your buddy’s behalf. Truth is, a cough can be dangerous for dogs — a persistent moist cough is a symptom of canine influenza — so, you have […]

Who can resist a dog dressed as an elf? No one we know, including Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb, who fawned over Murphy the goldendoodle in November when the furry pup visited Today looking so elf-ing cute. The Insta-famous pooch turns heads wherever she goes (elf costume or not) and also has the eyes […]

Sure, you’ve heard it before but it definitely bears repeating: A baby changes everything. If you’re a cat or dog person who is getting ready to welcome one soon, you have a lot of work to do before that little bundle of joy moves in — and we’re not just talking about clearing out the […]

It’s true, puppies and kittens have a certain something — the Instagram possibilities? Endless! But when a dog or cat gets older, and a little wiser, it can be harder for them to stand out from the crowd, especially at a shelter where approximately 6.5 million animals end up every year, according to the ASPCA. Adopt-a-Senior […]

It’s November and that means turkey, family time, pumpkin pie and more — but, for the well-being of your pet, it’s a good idea to put down the fork and take some time to think about something a little more serious: diabetes. It’s important to diagnose the condition early and with November being National Pet […]

It may be a mathematical impossibility for any of us — determining the exact amount of pets Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco actually has. The animal-lover and equestrian, who celebrates her birthday on November 30, keeps a menagerie of horses, bunnies, and dogs with her husband Karl Cook, each of them adorable and all […]

Whether they know it or not, everyone could use a little more hedgehog in their life. Especially a pair like Lionel and Lilo, who wear adorable tiny hats and have a knack for home decorating. The Insta-famous cuties — who have 135,000 followers — look oh-so-sharp (get it?) as they stroll (in the palm of […]

Everyone’s a photographer these days, thanks to a lovely little thing called Instagram. But no matter how many impromptu photo shoots you do with your furry friend, there’s always approximately 1 million that just don’t make the cuteness cut. Because the fabulousness of your Insta feed (and the amount of storage space left on your […]

Let’s face it, life is just more boo-tiful this time of year. That’s thanks in part to pets, who despite every effort to escape the clutches of a brand spanking new costume, are heroes each and every Halloween all for the sake of Instagram hearts. To ensure your cutie receives all the accolades on the […]

When you dream of your wedding day, your pet is there, standing with your closest family and friends, cheering you on in full regalia as you walk down the aisle. Turning that aww-some vision into a reality could be trickier than you think. Deciding to include your dog or cat in your nuptials is a […]

Your BFF deserves every single pet treat he’s given, because making you smile is definitely a full-time job. But what your dog or cat doesn’t necessarily need is the extra calories that comes with them. Gulp. If you’re the pet owner who is always doling out yummy rewards, you should know, especially on National Pet […]

A safety note for all trick-or-treaters: Few things are scarier than an angry kitty in a Kardashian costume. While your well-being is paramount this Halloween, the safety of your beloved pets on All Hallows’ Eve is a close second. Candles, chocolate and costume anxiety are just a few of the things that could spell serious […]

Rabies — it’s something you only see in horror movies and Stephen King novels, right? With 5,508 reported cases of animal rabies in 2015, according to the CDC, that actually couldn’t be farther from the truth. Rabies is a real threat to you and your pets, one that you need to protect against. “While rabies […]

It may be intended for humans, but the sizzle that surrounds New York Fashion Week at the end of each summer definitely trickles down to the doggy set. After all, it’s the season for chunky sweaters, autumnal favorites (argyle, anyone?) and stocking up on all the back-to-school basics, and it would be criminal to leave […]

He’s been called an underdog with an overbite, but one should never underestimate Tuna the dog’s superpowers. Those powers prompted his owner to adopt him from an L.A. farmers market in 2010, and subsequently go on to slay social media — with more than 1 million following his Instagram page (including Lady Gaga) and 85,600 […]

Hurricanes, wildfires, mudslides … consider yourself lucky if you haven’t been affected by any of these things. With the first two impacting more than 15 percent of the nation’s population in 2017, according to FEMA, it’s more important than ever to be ready for a natural disaster. (For the record, having a flashlight in your […]

Getty Images Yay for you! You’re ditching plastic straws like so many other people this year. Taking big steps to reduce your carbon footprint is great, but how are you helping your pet do the same? There are easy, everyday things you and your cutie can do to help protect the planet. From choosing eco-friendly […]