Delicious roasted chicken paired with tender vegetables in a succulent stew
Delicious roasted chicken paired with tender vegetables in a succulent stew
Over 70% of dogs lost weight within 10 weeks when fed this nutrition
Over 70% of cats lost weight within 10 weeks when fed this nutrition
Precisely balanced nutrition with the delicious taste of minced liver & chicken to support 5 essential building blocks for lifelong health
Over 70% of cats lost weight within 10 weeks when fed this nutrition
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Learn the scientific reasons why we have such strong connections with our pets, and what science says about the love between humans and our furry friends.
I’m Amy Shojai, a nationally known authority on pet care and behavior and a certified animal behavior consultant (cats/dogs). I began my career as a veterinary technician, started writing about my experiences and have published more than 35 prescriptive nonfiction pet books and a pet-centric thriller series. I cover training, behavior, healthcare (both allopathic and holistic) and the health benefits of keeping dogs and cats — plus some Chicken Soup-style pieces.
Today, I’ve published more than 4,000 articles and columns. Highlights include creating dog and cat behavior content on HillsPet.com. I also wrote a weekly P’ETiQuette newspaper column for 30+ years and hosted 100 Pet Peeves podcasts interviewing experts in the field. My twice-monthly Pet Talk feature aired on KXII-TV for 20 years, and you can still see me as an expert on Animal Planet’s DOGS 101 and CATS 101.
Professional memberships include:
I’m fortunate to have been honored with more than 90 writing awards from these and other organizations, such as the Everycat Media Award and two-time winner of the Texas VMA Mark Francis Award. Most recently, I received the AVMA Steve Dale Excellence in Veterinary Media Award and was inducted into the Dog Writer’s Association Hall of Fame. In 2022, I received the AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Public Service Award for the Hill’s article “Puppy Obedience Training: Tips for a Successful Approach.”
When not writing, signing books or lecturing at events, I enjoy my rose garden and occasionally perform onstage singing or playing cello. Mostly, I’m servant to my current furry muses — and those who live on in my heart.