The Pillar Stone Journal

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Expert guides, honest product breakdowns, and pet care knowledge you won't find anywhere else. Because the best pet parents never stop learning.

June 11, 2026 ยท Ian Lopez

Is It Actually Okay to Put Your Dog in a Stroller? (Yes, and Here's When)

Somebody is going to give you the look. You know the one. The "that dog has four perfectly good legs" look, usually from a stra...

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June 09, 2026 ยท Ian Lopez

Cat Trees for Big, Heavy Cats: What Actually Survives a Maine Coon

If you own a big cat, you already know the sound. The slow creak, then the lean, then the quiet little crash at 3am. Flimsy cat...

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Dog health
June 08, 2026 ยท Pillarstone Paws

Kennel Cough in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery

Kennel cough is common, contagious, and usually mild. Here is the full breakdown of what causes it, what it sounds like, and wh...

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June 08, 2026 ยท Ian Lopez

The Best Dog Strollers for Large Dogs (That Don't Buckle)

Here's the thing nobody tells you when you go shopping for a dog stroller for a large dog. Most of them are built for a Chihuah...

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Bonding
June 07, 2026 ยท Pillarstone Paws

Why Does My Cat Sleep on Me? The 6 Reasons

Your cat picks you over the cat tree, the bed, and the warmest spot in the sun. Here are the 6 reasons cats sleep on their humans.

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Dog health
June 07, 2026 ยท Pillarstone Paws

How Long Does Kennel Cough Last? The Recovery Timeline

Most uncomplicated kennel cough cases resolve in 1-3 weeks. Here is the full recovery timeline by case severity, what speeds it...

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Cat behavior
June 07, 2026 ยท Pillarstone Paws

Why Does My Cat Stare at Me? | This even surprised me.

The intense cat stare freaks out new owners. Here is what each kind of stare means: love, hunger, hunting practice, or pre-poun...

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Cat behavior
June 07, 2026 ยท Pillarstone Paws

How to Introduce Two Cats Without a War

Putting two cats in a room to "figure it out" is the worst move you can make. Here is the slow, 4-stage way to introduce cats w...

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Cat behavior
June 07, 2026 ยท Pillarstone Paws

Why Does My Cat Get the Zoomies?

Those sudden 3am sprints from one end of the house to the other? They are called the zoomies. Here is what triggers cat zoomies...

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April 30, 2026 ยท Ian Lopez

25 Cat Wall Shelf Ideas That Your Cat Will Actually Use

Why Do Cats Need Wall Shelves? Cats are hardwired to climb. In the wild, height means safety, a better view of prey, and escape...

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Buying guide
April 30, 2026 ยท Pillarstone Paws

What Is Cat Litter Made Of? (Clay, Crystal, Pine, Tofu, More)

Seven litter types, one cat with a strong opinion. Here is what every cat litter is actually made of, how they compare, and wha...

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Diet
April 30, 2026 ยท Pillarstone Paws

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? (and When to Worry)

Most dog grass-eating is normal, not a sick stomach. Here are the 6 real reasons dogs eat grass, when it is totally fine, and t...

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