Month: December 2017

If you’re in the process of ramping up for a holiday celebration, then prepare for your mood to be spoiled over this cat-health matter. On the other hand, if you are feeling more Scroogey than holiday-spirited, I am happy to provide you with some ammunition: holiday health hazards for cats… that can be avoided. That’s
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For many cat owners, the promise of natural treatment for their cats sounds alluring. Medications are rightfully associated with potential risks and side effects so why not go for something natural? Wouldn’t that be much safer for Kitty? A homeopathic remedy or herbal supplement may or may not be effective, but surely “it can’t hurt
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Most cats are fairly confident creatures. Once accustomed to their people and their territory, you can expect them to strut around as if they owned the place, calm and fearless. Most new things and people will be met with inquisitive sniffs and stares, and unless the cat distinctly recognizes a threat (such as a strange
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Spending time with cats can be therapeutic for humans. By: Mark Patterson My grandmother got Alexander for me the morning after my dad had his heart attack. The lanky red tabby kept me company during a strange, uncertain time. And even after Dad came home from the hospital, Alexander remained my go-to feline. He lived
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You and your cat are enjoying some fun one-on-one interaction. You’re petting her and she purrs in return and maybe head butts against your hand. At some point, while still purring, she grabs your hand with her teeth. She seems to hardly apply any pressure, holding your hand with her teeth, while still purring away
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The lyrics were first published in an 18th century book called Mirth Without Mischief, but if “The Twelve Days of Christmas” were rewritten by modern cats, the song would be “The Twelve Days of Nothing but Mischief.” Check out our kitty shenanigans version, along with 12 holiday safety tips for cats. 1. On the first day
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It’s time to find out the answer to a common question we get asked on the forums: When to spay or neuter a cat? The answer may surprise you. One of the most important things we do for our cats is getting them fixed. That means spaying females and neutering males. There are a multitude
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Do you have your heart set on being the proud owner of both a cat and a dog? Cats and dogs can and do happily share their lives together in the same household, but establishing a safe environment for both can be a challenge. There is something inherently appealing about interspecies friendship. The thought of
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