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Cathy M. Rosenthal, pet columnist, author, animal welfare communications consultant

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Birds may be brainer than you think

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Polly wants a cracker. And while you are at it, listen carefully to see if she says “please” and “thank you,” too. If you ever wondered if animals could talk, Continue Reading →

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Who defines humane treatment for farm animals?

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While this column focuses on companion animals, my background includes time on Capitol Hill, where I worked on companion animal, wildlife and farm animal issues. So I am going to Continue Reading →

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How long do parakeets live?

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Let’s say you just bought a parakeet for your 9-year-old child. How long will this bird live? What do they like to eat? And how can you tell if the bird Continue Reading →

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Lucky the elephant’s story

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I live in San Antonio and write a pet column and blog for the San Antonio Express News. A reader sent me this link about a lonely, 49-year-old elephant in Continue Reading →

Posted in Other animals, Videos | Tagged elephant, Lucky, sanctuary, zoo

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THE PET PUNDIT®

Cathy M. Rosenthal has spent the past 27 years working in public relations, marketing, development, and education for animal shelters, spay and neuter clinics, and national animal welfare groups.

As the pet columnist for the San Antonio Express-News since 2003, Cathy M. Rosenthal has been answering pet questions to help pet parents better understand their companion animals.

Search to see if your question is answered here or write to her at cathy@petpundit.com.

Check out Cathy children's books and posters at www.petpunditpublishing.com

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