In this episode of the Pet Question of the Day, Stephanie discusses how to keep your pet safe in cold weather and shares top tips on how to do it! Hi everyone! My name is Stephanie Goodman and I am your host of the Furbabies Podcast and the upcoming Furbabies Summit. I’m here with the our Furbaby Question of the Day! How can I keep my furbabies safe during cold weather? 1.First and foremost: Keep your pets inside. Cats and Dogs are just as susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia as people are. They may have fur but that doesn't preclude them from being affected by the cold and it can happen a ..read more

Rarely do animal lovers adopt a pet with the thought that they will one day have to rehome their loved one. And there is often a stigma of failure or backlash that comes when an emergency or an unknown situation arises that causes us to have to look to rehome our furbaby. Stephanie Goodman discusses this stigma that plagues animal lovers who have had to find a new family for their four-legged children and how to overcome this loss and feeling of guilt that can plague us. Tune into the Furbabies Podcast YouTube Channel at http://FurbabiesPodcast.tv. Got a question or suggestion for Stephanie a ..read more

National holidays are often a great time to celebrate our history. Unfortunately, these holidays and the fireworks that surround them often lead to added stress for our furbabies. Fireworks can often scare our four-legged children tremendously. In this episode of the podcast, Stephanie Goodman shares what you can do to help keep your animals safe during the 4th of July. Tune into the Furbabies Podcast YouTube Channel at http://FurbabiesPodcast.tv. Got a question or suggestion for Stephanie and the show? Book a call with Steph at TalkWithStephanieGoodman.com ..read more

Should I put a Litterbox outside for my lost cat? The answer is NO Why? Instead of attracting your lost cat it can attract predators. Depending on what part of the country you live in, the smell of a dirty litter box can attract foxes, bobcats and coyotes. It can also lure in other neighborhood cats or ferals that may be tempted to lay claim to the territory if they see it as a food source. Most indoor cats aren't skilled fighters, or ninjas at evasion like wildlife are. If they are approached outside they will likely be scared, or even terrified. If they get into a fight or confrontation the ..read more

On this episode of the Pet Question of the Day, Stephanie discusses the different reasons why our cats Purr and how it works! Why Does My Cat Purr? A lot of you have asked this question and there are a number of reasons why cats purr. Let’s talk first about the HOW they purr. Simply put, cats are able to purr thanks to muscles in their diaphragm and larynx, and something called a Hyoid bone. When you hear a cat purr, you’ll notice that they make the sound both while they inhale and exhale. This is because the muscles of their larynx and their diaphragm are moving VERY quickly, like 20 to 30 ti ..read more

Should I Adopt a Senior Dog? Many of you have expressed your desire to adopt a dog recently, and many of you have over the last year. I hear this question a lot asking if someone should adopt a senior baby rather than a young dog or a puppy. There are plus points for both of those, but for today I am going to share with you the reasons why you should consider adopting a senior dog! Now first, what constitutes a senior dog in age? In the Dog Aging Project, they say that while we can recognize an aging dog it is more intricate to truly define aging. They said that the term “senior” can be descr ..read more

On this episode of the Furbaby Question of the Day Stephanie talks about how awesome senior cats are and why you should adopt one now! Should I Adopt a Senior Cat? I hear this question a lot asking if someone should adopt a senior baby rather than a young cat or a kitten. Today I am going to share with you the reasons why you should consider adopting a senior cat! Now first, what constitutes a senior cat in age? I went back to the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), and they said that the term “senior” can be described as an aging pet, but the number of years considere ..read more

On this episode of the Pet Question of the Day, Stephanie talks about how amazing a cat's purr really is and how it has the ability to heal! Is My Cat a Purring Healer? A lot of you have asked this question and it relates to the nature of the cats purr. Now, in another question of the day we learned how they physically purr and some of the reasons why they purr. We know that as the muscles on their larynx and diaphragm move, it constricts the vocal cords and that causes the air to vibrate. And we know that the flexible Hyoid bone is what enables them to purr as they breathe in and out. This is ..read more

On this eposide of the Pet Question of the Day Stephanie talks about how important it is to keep your cat hydrated and creative ways to get more water into their diet! How Can I Get My Cat to Drink More Water? Many of you have asked this question and it also goes in line with other topics concerning their nutrition. Hydration is SO important. A Hydrated Cat is a Healthier Cat. It also helps to keep their kidneys functioning well, stave off urinary tract infections, digestive issues, and even behavioral issues. Sometimes your cat might be having a problem with the litter box, but they are actu ..read more

On this episode of our Pet Question of the Day, Stephanie Goodman talks about why your cat goes ballistic for catnip! Many of you know what Catnip is but there are some who haven’t yet learned about this wonderful plant. Catnip is a recreational herb. You can grow it on your own or you can buy it It’s a perennial herb which means it will come back if you take proper care of it. If you grow it you can look for it under names like catmint or catswort. If you buy it in toys you have LOTS of options! So what is it in catnip that makes it so delectable? The actual chemical is called Nepetalactone ..read more