Articles by Kat L. Smith
Kat L. Smith
Kat L. Smith is a writer and editor based in Queens, New York. They have written for LIVEKINDLY about a wide range of topics related to sustainability, lifestyle, house plant care, and food. They share their apartment with their adopted dog, Layla, and Vivi, a one-eared cat.
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nutritionCould Fish Reduce Your Pet’s Carbon Footprint? It’s Complicated
All those cartoons of cats staring longingly at fish bowls might not be so far off. A new study suggests seafood in your pets’ diet could help sustainably meet the world’s protein needs.
All those cartoons of cats staring longingly at fish bowls might not be so far off. A new study suggests seafood in your pets’ diet could help sustainably meet the world’s protein needs.
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We’ve got the fabulous gardener’s take on pet-friendly plants.
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lifestylePet-Friendly Pest Control For Your Summer Garden
Here’s how to be safe if your dog or cat is your gardening assistant.
Here’s how to be safe if your dog or cat is your gardening assistant.
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lifestyleSmoke Is Engulfing NYC. Here Are Wildfire Safety Tips For Pets
As East Coast residents are aware, wildfire season is here. Take these steps to protect your pets.
As East Coast residents are aware, wildfire season is here. Take these steps to protect your pets.
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lifestyleShockingly, Your Pet Will Enhance Your Mindfulness Practice
The next time they try to kiss your face while you’re in corpse pose, let them.
The next time they try to kiss your face while you’re in corpse pose, let them.
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behaviorThe Feline Five Is a Personality Test That Could Actually Be Useful
You could solve the mystery that is your kitty.
You could solve the mystery that is your kitty.
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shopping9 Pet-Safe Flower Bouquets For Mother’s Day
These stems are sure to make Mom smile (and avoid a trip to the pet ER).
These stems are sure to make Mom smile (and avoid a trip to the pet ER).
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nutritionThe Spring Farmers’ Market Haul for You and Your Dog
8 in-season and vet-recommended fruits and veggies that make for healthy, sustainable snacks for your pet.
8 in-season and vet-recommended fruits and veggies that make for healthy, sustainable snacks for your pet.
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nutrition | Behind the BrandChi Dog Is Dishing Up Chinese Food-Therapy For Your Dog’s Bowl
A (literal) spoonful of medicine.
A (literal) spoonful of medicine.
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health7 “Purebred” Cat Breeds Likely to Suffer from Genetic Disorders
Especially while shelters are overcrowded, consider adopting a cat.
Especially while shelters are overcrowded, consider adopting a cat.
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healthGet This: While Your Cat Is High on Catnip, They’re Also Repelling Pests
Duuuude...where are the mosquitos?
Duuuude...where are the mosquitos?
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lifestyle | Wild OnesHow Phoebe Cheong Taught Her Cat to Respect Her 200 Plants
The photographer, plant enthusiast and “crazy cat lady” shares her tips and tricks.
The photographer, plant enthusiast and “crazy cat lady” shares her tips and tricks.
