Our Expert: Kristen Seymour
Want to Take Your Cat on a Walk? How I Do It
By Kristen Seymour | April 28, 2017I never expected my cat, Trixie, to buddy up to my dogs. To be honest, I was more focused on teaching her to love my husband. But somewhere over the last few years, she’s adopted my two dogs — Rudi,…View Full Post ›
A Letter to My Dog Rudi on Her 10th Birthday
By Kristen Seymour | April 20, 2017My black Lab mix, Rudi, just turned 10 years old.I'm not entirely sure how this happened, because I clearly remember bringing home a highly energetic, long-legged puppy whose head looked far too…View Full Post ›
Create a Living Memorial to a Pet Who's Passed On — Even if You Don't Have a Backyard
By Kristen Seymour | April 17, 2017Bailey the dog had been a part of Emily Hall's life for 13 years, and when the pooch passed away last month, Hall wanted to find a way to keep Bailey's presence in her life. When her childhood pets…View Full Post ›
How I Wish I'd Said Goodbye to My First Dog
By Kristen Seymour | April 13, 2017I love the W.R. Purche quote, "Everyone thinks they have the best dog. And none of them are wrong."But I'm here to tell you that in the hierarchy of best dogs, my first dog, Yuki, was right at the…View Full Post ›
How to Keep Your Dog Happy on Crate Rest
By Kristen Seymour | April 10, 2017If you were told you needed to be on bed rest for the next few weeks to allow an injury to properly heal, you probably wouldn't be thrilled, but you'd understand the reason for it — and, most likely,…View Full Post ›
Listen Up: 10 Cat Breeds With Enormous Ears
By Kristen Seymour | April 6, 2017There are easily a million things to love about our feline friends: those sweet little paw pads. The swish of their tails. The dulcet tones of their nighttime warbling.Okay, maybe that last one is a…View Full Post ›
20 Dog Breeds With Curly Tails
By Kristen Seymour | March 31, 2017Tails are rather curious appendages — at least from the point of view of those of us without them. Some tails are long and whip-like, others are little more than a nub and still others curl up and…View Full Post ›
Smart Tips for Running With Small Dogs
By Kristen Seymour | March 30, 2017Owning a small dog has its advantages. It's easier to find hotel rooms and apartments that allow small dogs. Small dogs eat less food (and, as you'll know if you've ever been on poop scooping duty,…View Full Post ›
Cute Cat Breeds With Beautiful Blue Eyes
By Kristen Seymour | March 3, 2017Want to go swimming? We can think of a few cat breeds with such stunning blue eyes, you'll be tempted to dive right in!In some cases, all cats belonging to a certain breed have the same beautiful…View Full Post ›
Moving With Pets: 4 Common Mistakes to Avoid
By Kristen Seymour | February 17, 2017Moving to a new home — even if it's within the same city — isn't easy. Andt as much as we love our pets (and you know we really, really do), they can also complicate matters.As…View Full Post ›
Advice for Adding a Second Dog to Your Family
By Kristen Seymour | February 9, 2017Adding a second canine to your single-dog home is not a decision to be made on the fly — there's more to it than just buying another leash and doubling up on the dog food order. Aside from the…View Full Post ›
7 Mistakes Dog Owners Often Make in Winter
By Kristen Seymour | January 12, 2017Even the most conscientious dog owners make the occasional mistake. And hey, that's no reason to beat yourself up! But it is a good incentive to make sure you're well aware of any seasonal mistakes…View Full Post ›
