The NatiPets Blog
Pet care tips, heartwarming local stories and expert advice, refreshed all season long.
Picket Protector for Dogs: Stop Fence Escapes
What the Picket Protector is, how it stops small dogs slipping between fence and deck pickets, how it fits on a harness, and where it fits in a safe yard.
By Kira Tackett
Winter Paw Care in Cincinnati: Salt and Ice Melt
How road salt and ice melt hurt dog paws in Greater Cincinnati, what to do after every winter walk, when boots help, and the signs that mean call your vet.
Pet Urgent Care vs Emergency Vet in Cincinnati: When to Go Where
How pet urgent care differs from a 24/7 emergency vet in Greater Cincinnati, which situations need the ER, what urgent care handles, and how to decide fast.
How to Foster a Dog in Cincinnati: Where to Start
What fostering a dog in Greater Cincinnati actually involves, who needs foster homes, who pays for vet care, and how to start with a local shelter or rescue.
Greyhound Adoption in Cincinnati: What to Know
Where to adopt a retired racing greyhound in Greater Cincinnati, how the two local adoption groups work, and what living with a greyhound is really like.
What Does No-Kill Really Mean in Cincinnati?
No-kill is a benchmark, not a promise. What the label means, how Greater Cincinnati's open-admission and no-kill shelters work together, and how you can help.
Doodles: No Sneezing and Lots of Zoomies
A Goldendoodle owner shares what to know about doodles and low-shedding dogs, from grooming needs to the truth about hypoallergenic breeds.
Why Portraits Still Matter
Susan Gertz of Kindred Spirits Pet Photography on why a planned portrait of your pet, meant to be displayed and passed down, outlasts a phone full of snapshots.
Cincinnati Nature Center: Amazing Ambassador Animals
Meet the ambassador animals at the Cincinnati Nature Center's Rowe Woods, from raptors and box turtles to snakes and native Ohio fish.
Pet Prosthetics: Bringing New Hope and New Life
How 3D printing and digital scanning are transforming veterinary prosthetics, giving dogs, cranes, and many other animals a lighter, better-fitted new life.
Pet Spotlight: Fresh Tides Aquatics is Turning the Tide for Local Aquarists
Owners Neal Burke and Tori Beck built Fresh Tides Aquatics in Mariemont around education, ethical fishkeeping, and healthy, well-cared-for stock.
Local Spotlight: Meet Curtis B., A Most Unusual Cat
Mt. Washington's Jennifer Sullivan adopted a growly declawed black cat named Curtis B., and four years later he became her calmest teacher.
Top 10 Reasons to Adopt an Older Pet
Senior pets are often overlooked in shelters, yet they offer settled temperaments, deep loyalty, and easy companionship. Here are ten reasons to adopt one.
Angel's Paws: Treating Our Pets Like Family Until the End
How Angel's Paws provides integrated end-of-life care, hospice, and grief support for pets and the families who love them across greater Cincinnati.
Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches: How Animals Transform Learning in the Classroom
Why class pets like Madagascar hissing cockroaches build empathy, responsibility, and scientific confidence, and how to introduce them responsibly.
Bugs of Summer
A field guide to the insects that define a Cincinnati summer, where to spot them across local parks, and the roles they play in the region's ecosystems.
Dog Park Safety + Summer Fun for Cats and Dogs
Seasonal safety tips for pets, covering dog park readiness, heat and hydration, common injuries, and warm-weather enrichment for cats and dogs.
Pet Friendly Treat: Muffin's Kitchen
A simple homemade dog treat recipe made with rolled oats, pumpkin, banana, and applesauce that you can bake at home in under half an hour.
Publisher's View
NatiPets publisher Matt Tackett reflects on three years of growth and previews the upcoming holiday issue for the greater Cincinnati area.