Recent Kinship articles by Jodi Helmer
Get thy cat to a vet, even if it’s a struggle to get them out the door.
Some animal rescues allow trial runs for interested adopters. Get the scoop on how foster-to-adopt programs work.
For starters: No, they’re not all traumatized and yes, you can find a purebred puppy at a shelter.
Dogs are the natural target for these worms, but that doesn’t mean your cat isn’t at risk.
An expert explains why kitties are so particular about where they pop a squat.
Gwen Stefani taught us how to spell it, but can we feed this fruit to our cats?
Just don’t get out the guacamole bowl.
Four veterinary nutritionists pick apart the claims so that you can choose the right food for your kitty.
The sweet-and-salty treat is OK in moderation.
Yes, strawberries are a nutritious treat for dogs.
The best ingredients to include when considering a home-cooked diet for your cat.
From medical history to adoption fees to litter preferences, here is everything you need to know.
Good news for your begging cat: Some of your favorite snacks are safe to share.
If you do nothing else, teach your cat to poop in their litter box (not your shoe).
Here’s when you should worry.
How to decode your cat’s love language when one meow has many meanings.
Sharing isn’t always caring. Keep your cat safe by keeping these human snack staples to yourself.
Four ways cats can combat seasonal depression.
Not your mama’s multivitamin.
It’s a big decision, so check these boxes before you sign on the dotted line.
And other summer safety tips.
And other summer safety tips.
Yes, watermelon is a nutritious treat for cats.
No, they’re not on the lam. Here are four reasons your cat might be MIA.
Hey, everybody’s got their thing.
Some besties are inseparable, and that’s not always a bad thing.
We love a chonky cat, but here’s what you should know.
If they’ve lost their hourglass figure, then not that much — according to a veterinary nutritionist.
The most common questions about feline immunodeficiency virus, answered. Good news: most cats live long, happy lives.
A new report finds that one in three dogs and one in seven cats have unhealthy levels of E. coli present in their gut microbiome.
Fast, furious, and officially normal — according to a cat behaviorist.
Save the charcuterie for the humans.
Go ahead and serve up the superfood — with a couple caveats.
Tips to help you find a legit behaviorist (according to a veterinary behaviorist).
Your cat’s oral hygiene is essential to their health. Take things slow and figure out what works best for your kitty’s pearly whites.
And according to a new study, it’s putting their health at risk.
A study found that smart feeders and digital scales are successful tools in cat weight-loss programs.
Yes, but the fruit might not hold much a-peel.
Go ahead and give your carb-loving cat a few bites, but don’t hand over the bread basket.
From exercise needs to medical history to compatibility with kids, here is everything you need to know.
Pets deserve some self care, too.
Pssst… Your cat’s cool loner persona is all an act.
What to do when your cat hawks one up.
