Kathy Hingan

A fitness junkie and a cosmopolitan traveler, Kathy is the mom of peppy baby Malaya and mixed beagle Holly. She’s a capable businesswoman who balances work with living a wanderlust life with her hooman and fur babies.

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Owning a Pet Owl

Any avid fan of the Harry Potter series has dreamt at least once of getting a Hedwig of their own. Outside the box office, snowy white owls are not nearly as obedient as Mr. Potter’s. Any owl species is difficult to hold captive or domesticate. Wanna-be pet owl owners need to approach this decision with caution because of the challenges these feathery friends bring.

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Forbidden Teacup Dogs: 5 Reasons You Don’t Need Teacup Dogs

If you are Paris Hilton or just a certified dog-lover, you would know what teacup dogs are. The past two decades have been a time for “designer dogs” to be on-trend. You might be familiar with terms like “Maltipoo,” “puggle,” or “labradoodle.” All these dog breeds are “designed” to exhibit a specific type of look to appeal to some people. Teacup dogs are another prime example of a “designer dog.”

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7 Essential Things You Need to Know About Emotional Support Dog Training

A dog is truly a man’s best friend. Aside from guarding your house and being a pet, your dog can also be trained to become an emotional support dog. If you want your dog to be your emotional support, you must know about this essential information about emotional support dog training. We, in The Furry Companion, compiled this information to help you in your journey of emotional support dog training.

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Dog Behaviorist 101: A Detailed and Beneficial Guide

For dog owners, you would know too well that they can be a little rowdy sometimes. They might even have several behavioral problems that can drive you crazy. Your dogs might be tackling your guests or jumping at your table during meals. You can resolve these issues by hiring a skilled trainer. However, if the situation seems to be more severe, and you’re not sure what to do, then you might consider hiring a dog behaviorist instead.

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2022 Automatic Cat Feeders

As pet owners, part of our responsibilities to our furry friends is feeding them. We need to serve them the right amount of food at the proper time. However, unforeseen events can happen, and we sometimes can’t feed them on time. Many cat moms and dads thus consider getting an automatic cat feeder. Such an investment can be pricey, but is it worth it?

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2022 Hypoallergenic Dog Food FAQs

Our dogs do well in giving us that extra love and care that we need daily. With the comfort of their snuggles and their cheerful barks, life gets a little better. However, there are instances when a man’s best friend needs extra love and care too, especially when they have food allergies. Here at The Furry Companion, we got you covered on the things you need to know about choosing hypoallergenic dog food.

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Low Calorie Dog Food 101

We all love our dogs no matter what size and shape they come in. However, obesity in dogs is a severe nutritional defect that causes dogs to obtain excess body fat. Dogs who tend to be less active, have a tendency for weight retention, or are generally over-nourished can become obese. Obesity can result in long-term health problems and can drastically affect your dog’s quality of life. Not to mention, it can also shorten your dog’s life span! Because no pet owner wants this, one primary solution to combat obesity is switching to low calorie dog food. In this special The Furry Companion guide, we did the research on everything you need to know about low calorie dog food so that you don’t have to!

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Cat PNG: The Evolution of Cat Memes

If man’s best friend is a title that dogs own, cats are Internet royalty. When it comes to memes, our feline friends tend to make it to the top of the list more often than any other animal. Although the occasional dog, panda, or even llama garners attention, cats are a constant viral figure. And while we at The Furry Companion love all animals, it’s hard to resist any form of a cat PNG.