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Howie Mandel

Goes Insta-Crazy

By Lori Zelenko with Samantha Story
Who doesn’t love scouring the internet for adorable pet videos? One of America’s funniest people, comedian, talent show host and now animal antics commentator, Howie Mandel is a self-confessed...
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Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet

And His Own Shaggy Dog Inspire Duke In The Secret Life Of Pets 2

By Samantha Story
We all know him as the eccentric and loveable Cameron Tucker on ABC’s Modern Family and Duke from The Secret Life of Pets now Eric Stonestreet is bringing his character back to the big screen with the upcoming release of The Secret Life of Pets 2...
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The Goth Teen Of Beetlejuice

And Her Pup Pucci

By Marcy Macdonald
Sophia Anne Caruso, wows the Broadway audiences 8 times a week, in the new hit Broadway show, Beetlejuice The Musical.   On stage, she’s a pro. At home, her dog, Pucci, readily identifies her as the best dog mom ever...
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Dog Friended Me:

How Javicia Lewis found true love and happiness with her rescue dog, Judah

By Adrianne Frost
Currently, Javicia Lewis stars in the CBS-TV hit show, “God Friended Me”. She came out to New York from Los Angeles. So, before moving to New York City from California...
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The Dog Mom From Down Under

Aussie supermodel Jessica Hart

By Todd Neikirk
Emmy Perry might seem like your average 14-year-old: she loves hanging out with her friends, writing, drawing, reading, and just having fun. But by the age of 14, she has already starred in the leading role of a feature film and has already...
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Bieber And Gizele

From the runways of the world to the dog parks of NYC

By Todd Niekirk
Polo Ralph Lauren, Rebecca Minkoff, Tory Burch and of course, Victoria’s Secret - are just some of the runways Brazilian beauty Gizele Oliveira has graced. Her lovely looks and her love for Bieber, her three-year old Bichon and Havanese mix...
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Nicole Ryan and Leo: Now On-Air

By Crystal C. Long
Wife, Mom, Co-Host, Radio Personality, Reporter, Keynote Speaker – these are just some of the many identifiers to describe Nicole Ryan. Whether jetting off to Vegas for the Billboard Music Awards or being...
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Square Paws

Creating Cozy Cat Quarters: Architect Mario Arbore

By Lori Zelenko
"Fish got to swim. Birds got to fly” and forgive us Jerome Kern, but cats got to climb. Architect Mario Arbore understands this only too well. A pet parent to three cats himself, he found himself pondering the idea of...
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Cat Climbing in Style

By Kate Benjamin
Cats have a natural instinct to climb. They are hardwired to survey their territory from above, looking for threats as well as opportunities for a meal. Of course, when they live safely inside with us there are no threats and...
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Old Or Young

You Can Teach A Dog New Tricks

By Larry Kay
Dog tricks may look like magic, but many tricks are easy to learn when you master a few building blocks. Dog tricks will unleash a dog’s personality and confidence...
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Dogs VS. Ice Cream

This Summer Every Pup’s A Winner!

By FoxyLoxy MacDonald | Photos by Diana Lundin, Dogs vs. Ice Cream, Familius
Come August when celebrity photographer Diana Lundin’s book comes out, ice cream season will be in full swing but one look at the delicious cover image and any self-respecting dog will start drooling right now...
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Hiking With Your Dog?

Make It An Experience To Remember

By John Woods
With the season for outdoor sports upon us, Pet Lifestyles offers an easy guide to teach you the basics of how to prepare your dog for hiking, the equipment you’ll need and some of the best dog breeds that are a match made in heaven for hiking...
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Cats, the New Therapy Pets

By Alyssa Huckleberry
When you think therapy pet, what comes to mind? A dog, right? Probably a lab or a golden retriever. If you think longer and harder, your mind might conjure some more comical images of...
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The Luxury Of Safety

Pet Luxury Shampoo

By Annabelle Shapiroby
Meet Virginia Perez, a proud pet parent who as a lawmaker has been fighting to strengthen animal protection laws. Virginia created her exclusive collection of Pet Luxury Shampoos and Conditioners to counteract her concerns ...
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* Online Exclusive *

Pet Tech 101: Apps, Gadgets, Gizmos For You And Your Fur Kid

By Lori Zelenko
Some of us are obsessive pet parents who can’t be a moment without keeping tabs on Fido or Fifi. Smartphones at the ready we know where our fur kid is and what they are up to with the touch of a finger. And we’ve got all their pawsome info...
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Groomit

The App That Gets Fido Or Fifi Fluffed At Home

By Lori Simmons Zelenko
Finding that the time to take your pet to the groomer and then wait to pick them up is scarce? Always late to work on the days you drop off? And always late to get Fido or Fifi when you’re facing work deadlines and leaving the office is a struggle...
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Zani’s Furry Friends:

Their Mantra is Rescue

By Aaron Greenbaum
When you visit an adoption center to pick out a dog or cat, do you favor younger, perkier pets, or does your heart melt for older, less-active animals who need just as much love? Do you mind if your adopted fur baby is missing a limb, an ear, an eye, or is deaf/blind? Regardless of your preference...
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Taking Your City Cat

To The Country this Summer?

By Arielle Bennett and Dr. Eric Dougherty, DVM
Many of us city-dwellers wait impatiently through NYC’s chilly seasons to finally reach our summer getaways. We may choose a quick escape close to home, like The Hamptons, The North Fork (of Long Island)...
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Tasty Delight

Pawtree Superfood Seasonings For Dogs And Cats

By Annabelle Shapiro
Bikini season is upon us and our four-legged friends. After a long, long winter and soggy spring of too many treats and not enough exercise, our pets likely need to shed some pounds...
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Seeing Clearly

Understanding Eye Health And Your Pet

By Dr. Judy Morgan DVM
Knowing the signs of eye disease is important for every pet owner, as many times vision may be lost in as little as a few hours. It’s important to be aware of what the “normal” eye looks like for your pet. Take time to gaze into your pet’s eyes at least once or...
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Tippy Organics

Your Newest Online Destination For Pet-Approved CBD Products

By Samantha Story
We have been hearing about the fantastic benefits of CBD oils for humans which have scientifically been proven to aid in various ailments, such as anxiety and chronic pain. Did you know, though, that there are equally...
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Mom On A Mission

Founder Of Five Strands Affordable Testing Tells Her Story

By Lori Zelenko
Mom on a mission - now that is a force to be reckoned with - a merger of power and passion. That’s the force, the vital energy, of Lisa Blaurock, founder of 5Strands Affordable Testing. Struggling with weight and digestive ...
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It’s Flea And Tick Season

Prevention: What You Need To Know

By Pamela Smythe-Woods
Fleas and Ticks are two of the most common parasites plaguing our beloved housepets, so PET LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE asked Dr. Brett Shorenstein VMD, Medical Director of Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic...