The NatiPets Blog
Pet care tips, heartwarming local stories and expert advice, refreshed all season long.
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.
By Kira Tackett
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.