Kristin Kretzler

Writer

Kristin is a full-time content creator and part-time adjunct professor who is convinced she’s solved the age-old question of which is better: dogs or cats. The answer is both! When not creating or teaching, she can be found walking the neighborhood, working out, playing music, or snuggling with her merry troop of fur babies.

Kristin Kretzler

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Kristin Kretzler

Travel & Adventure
Cats
Care
The best cat backpack carriers, according to travelers
8
 min read
Feb 6, 2025
Puppyhood
Dogs
Behavior & Training
The importance of puppy socialization
9
 min read
Feb 5, 2025
Can My Pet Have This
Dogs
Care
Apple cider vinegar for dogs: benefits vs. risks
6
 min read
Feb 5, 2025
Essential Tips
Pets
Care
5 Tips for finding a pet sitter
8
 min read
Feb 5, 2025
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
7 tips for how to stop a dog from barking
7
 min read
Feb 4, 2025
Dog Parent Must Knows
Dogs
Behavior & Training
8 reasons why dogs eat poop
11
 min read
Feb 4, 2025
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
How to stop your dog from jumping up on people
7
 min read
Feb 3, 2025
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
How to teach your dog to sit
4
 min read
Feb 3, 2025
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
How to train a deaf dog
7
 min read
Feb 3, 2025
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
Why do dogs lick you?
9
 min read
Feb 2, 2025
Cat Parent Basics
Cats
Behavior & Training
8 reasons cats dip their paws in water
4
 min read
Jan 20, 2025
Essential Tips
Cats
General Ownership
How old is your cat? Find out with our cat age calculator
10
 min read
Dec 23, 2024
Cat Parent Basics
Cats
Behavior & Training
Why does my cat eat grass?
5
 min read
Dec 15, 2024
Cat Parent Basics
Cats
Behavior & Training
Are cats afraid of water?
 min read
Dec 6, 2024
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
Why does my dog follow me everywhere?
12
 min read
Nov 27, 2024
Fun for Dog Parents
Dogs
Care
8 fun things to do with your dog this fall and winter
9
 min read
Nov 26, 2024
Savvy Shopping
Dogs
Care
Sniff test: revealing the best dog nose balms of 2024
12
 min read
Nov 25, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Australian cattle dog: Dog breed characteristics & care
12
 min read
Nov 25, 2024
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Behavior & Training
Why do dogs like belly rubs?
8
 min read
Nov 25, 2024
Savvy Shopping
Pets
Care
Does pet insurance cover ear infections?
 min read
Nov 23, 2024
Canine Health Problems
Dogs
Health
A guide to bladder stones in dogs
 min read
Nov 17, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
What were Pomeranians bred for?
 min read
Nov 17, 2024
Dog Parent Must Knows
Dogs
Health
What you need to know about your dog’s gurgling stomach
14
 min read
Nov 13, 2024
Savvy Shopping
Dogs
Food & Nutrition
The best chicken-free dog foods, according to vets
8
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
Canine Health Problems
Dogs
Care
How to treat your dog’s itchy ears
10
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
16 medium-sized dogs to fit your lifestyle
10
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
15 dogs with long hair
9
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
Can My Pet Have This
Dogs
Food & Nutrition
Can dogs eat cucumbers?
7
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
Canine Health Problems
Dogs
Health
Intervertebral disc disease in dogs
6
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
Canine Health Problems
Dogs
Health
5 reasons your dog is licking its lips
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Tibetan terrier: Dog breed characteristics & care
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Havanese: Dog breed characteristics & care
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Golden retriever: Dog breed characteristics & care
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
German wirehaired pointer: Dog breed characteristics & care
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Dapple Dachshund: dog breed characteristics & care
9
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Bull terrier: Dog breed characteristics & care
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
Essential Tips
Pets
Care
Expert guide to creating a pet budget
14
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
Dog Parent Must Knows
Dogs
Behavior & Training
Why your dog keeps licking their nose
7
 min read
Nov 12, 2024
Can My Pet Have This
Cats
Food & Nutrition
Human foods that are toxic to cats
11
 min read
Nov 11, 2024
Cats
Breeds
9 cat breeds with green eyes
8
 min read
Nov 11, 2024
Can My Pet Have This
Dogs
Food & Nutrition
Can my dog eat apples?
7
 min read
Nov 11, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Fox Red Labrador Retriever: dog breed characteristics & care
 min read
Nov 11, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Bloodhound: Dog breed characteristics & care
 min read
Nov 11, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Bichon frisé: Dog breed characteristics & care
 min read
Nov 11, 2024
Canine Health Problems
Dogs
Health
10 reasons why your dog’s ears are red
5
 min read
Nov 9, 2024
Feline Health Problems
Cats
Health
Common antibiotics for cats and their uses
 min read
Nov 9, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Pug history: from ancient beginnings to their modern social media appeal
10
 min read
Nov 8, 2024
Can My Pet Have This
Cats
Food & Nutrition
Can cats eat beans?
 min read
Nov 5, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Kangal: dog breed temperament and characteristics
13
 min read
Nov 5, 2024
Savvy Shopping
Pets
Health
The best pet-safe pesticides for your home and yard
9
 min read
Oct 28, 2024
Pets Safety
Dogs
Care
How much does it cost to remove a dog’s tooth?
 min read
Oct 16, 2024
Essential Tips
Dogs
General Ownership
What are the signs your dog is dying?
 min read
Oct 12, 2024
Essential Tips
Pets
Care
Your guide to neonatal care for newborn puppies and kittens
 min read
Sep 10, 2024
Cat Parent Basics
Cats
Care
Caring for newborn kittens
16
 min read
Aug 30, 2024
Dogs & Meds
Dogs
Health
Tramadol for dogs: dosage, uses, and alternatives
11
 min read
Aug 29, 2024
Dog Parent Must Knows
Dogs
Care
A guide to belly bands for dogs
7
 min read
Aug 23, 2024
Essential Tips
Dogs
Care
6 tips to care for your husky in the warm weather
6
 min read
Jul 23, 2024
Essential Tips
Dogs
Care
8 essential beach safety tips for dog owners
16
 min read
Jul 17, 2024
Essential Tips
Dogs
Behavior & Training
How to keep your dog from licking their wounds
4
 min read
Jul 13, 2024
Canine Health Problems
Dogs
Health
What is tracheal collapse in dogs?
10
 min read
Jul 2, 2024
Cat Parent Must Knows
Cats
Food & Nutrition
Human foods safe for cats
 min read
May 7, 2024
Essential Tips
Dogs
Care
Prepping for a dog walker or sitter
8
 min read
May 7, 2024
Pets Safety
Pets
Care
Guide to pet safety during natural disasters
11
 min read
May 2, 2024
Feline Health Problems
Cats
Health
Cat depression: Causes, signs, and treatment
 min read
Apr 19, 2024
Can My Pet Have This
Cats
Food & Nutrition
Can cats eat dog food?
 min read
Apr 16, 2024
Cat Parent Must Knows
Cats
Health
Your cat vaccination guide: Schedule, costs, and more
 min read
Apr 4, 2024
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
General Ownership
When do dogs stop growing?
6
 min read
Apr 4, 2024
Canine Health Problems
Dogs
Health
Possible health conditions in dogs, a breed-by-breed guide
12
 min read
Mar 13, 2024
Healthy Canine Living
Dogs
Health
A guide to safe and not-so-safe dog bones
 min read
Feb 27, 2024
Can My Pet Have This
Cats
Food & Nutrition
Can cats eat yogurt?
7
 min read
Feb 26, 2024
Can My Pet Have This
Dogs
Food & Nutrition
Can dogs eat eggs?
11
 min read
Feb 14, 2024
Dog Parent Must Knows
Dogs
Behavior & Training
Food aggression and resource guarding in dogs
7
 min read
Feb 1, 2024
Savvy Shopping
Dogs
Care
The best toothpaste for dogs, according to vets
6
 min read
Jan 10, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
Karelian bear dog: Dog breed characteristics & care
 min read
Jan 8, 2024
The Search for a Dog
Dogs
Breeds
English cocker spaniel: Dog breed characteristics & care
 min read
Jan 8, 2024
Dog Parent Must Knows
Dogs
Health
Why is my dog breathing heavy?
19
 min read
Dec 19, 2023
Canine Health Problems
Dogs
Health
A guide to ear margin hyperkeratosis in dogs
 min read
Nov 20, 2023
Feline Health Problems
Cats
Health
Eye inflammation in cats
 min read
Oct 19, 2023
Canine Health Problems
Dogs
Health
Why are my dog’s ears hot? 5 common causes, according to vets
7
 min read
Oct 12, 2023
Essential Tips
Dogs
General Ownership
30 dog-friendly stores (and 6 that don’t allow furry friends)
6
 min read
Oct 3, 2023
Savvy Shopping
Dogs
Care
Water toys for dogs, our favorite picks
13
 min read
Oct 2, 2023
Dog Parent Basics
Dogs
Care
Dog noses: Everything you wanted to know
 min read
Oct 2, 2023
Can My Pet Have This
Cats
Food & Nutrition
Can cats eat pistachios?
6
 min read
Aug 8, 2023
Canine Health Problems
Dogs
Health
Why does your dog smell like fish?
7
 min read
Jul 6, 2023
Can My Pet Have This
Cats
Food & Nutrition
Can cats eat pumpkin?
 min read
May 22, 2023
Canine Health Problems
Dogs
Health
Does my dog have vestibular disease?
5
 min read
Dec 1, 2022
Dogs
Breeds
30 dog-friendly stores (and 6 that don’t allow furry friends)
5
 min read