Fall is a time when nature is at its best with bright foliage covering the roads and the cool wind giving you the whiff of approaching winters. Its a transition period and with this change in the weather, possibilities of your pet falling sick due to allergies and parasites like ticks and fleas increases multifold.
Month: November 2018
Cats are prone to eye infections at any age. Crowded conditions can easily spread infections from one cat to another. The most common cause can be bacteria, fungus or a virus.Younger cats are more likely to get Chlamydia and Mycoplasma which are bacterial. Calicivirus is another common cause – it’s viral. Immune systems in young
Thinking of getting a cat? How about your kids? What is the best way to introduce a cat to children? One at a time. If you have multiple kids, introduce one kid at a time to the cat. It’s easier for parents to keep an eye on a fast moving child and an even faster
Among other injuries, Haku the cat suffered broken bones after falling from a high rise. Photos: Dustin Brown The heartbreaking note attached to the cat carrier contained just a few sentences, yet told a heavy story: “Please take care of Haku. He means the world to me and my family. I had to bring him
A couple took in a litter of four kittens who needed foster care. They thought they would care for them until they found their forever homes. But the kittens had a plan of their own. Sarah Hughes A few months ago, a neighbor from Elkhart, Indiana contacted a local TNR rescue, Catsnip Etc, to help
Your vet only wants the best for your pet. Photo: matolcsi70 Sometimes you may walk away from the vet clinic feeling a little … well, surprised. It may be you wanted the dog to go onto antibiotics, but the vet said no. Here are 7 examples of how your vet may surprise you when deciding
Dogs are the best and the funniest pets. They never fail to make us laugh extremely hard! This funny dog compilation is ultra hard try not to laugh challenge ever!
Rob from Brooklyn, New York spotted a kitten with an injured leg. He couldn’t stand to see her limping in pain and rushed to get her to safety. Flatbush Cats He got some tuna and borrowed a trap from Flatbush Cats, a TNR focused rescue group in Brooklyn. Around 2:30 early in the morning, the
All indoor cats need unrestricted access to a clean litter box. If they can’t have that, they’ll be left with no choice but to do their business elsewhere, and you’ll have an inappropriate elimination problem on your hands. That’s why you should educate yourself about all aspects of the litter box and learn how to
“How can I tell if my cat is pregnant?” Unfortunately, it’s a question we get quite often in the Care for Pregnant Cats and Kittens forum. It is unfortunate because if it’s your cat, you should spay her at 4-5 months of age and not have to ask whether or not she’s pregnant. There are
Do you need to make the introductions between a cat and a dog? That’s not always easy and can even be risky. In addition to this article by Mary Anne Miller, we also suggest reading:How to Safely Introduce a Cat and a Dog Introducing Cats To Dogs Introducing a cat to a dog is not
This is Hyatt’s story so far: https://youtu.be/kbzQj5CtuiQ Hyatt’s roommate is Salia, who is from the same feral colony and is being treated for an ear polyp and …
A good Samaritan spotted a tiny ball of fur atop a pile of garbage. Upon closer inspection, she noticed it was a kitten curled up in a ball, out in the cold. @rukasthecat It was 45 degrees (7°C) outside when the passerby found the kitten in a neighborhood of Jersey City (New Jersey). The kitty
Fairview Valley Fire Inc. firefighter Ryan Coleman is one of the many brave people working around the clock to protect humans and animals from Northern California’s Camp Fire. According to SFGate.com, during a recent outing to survey damage in Paradise — one of the areas hit hardest by the Camp Fire — Coleman discovered a stray
The Jellicle cats are about to become a lot more famous! Filming begins this month on the Hollywood film adaptation of Cats. The musical features a group of cats — yes, played by humans in cat costumes — who must make an annual decision on which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer. Get push
Could your pet benefit from a more natural diet? Photo: Tony Alter A while back, at a pet blogging conference called BlogPaws, I attended a session by Robbin and Joseph Everett, hosts of the popular live web radio show “Pets Teach Us So Much.” Their session was engaging, highly informative and fun — hey, there
Holiday pet safety is a crucial component of making your family gatherings memorable for all the right reasons. Photo: sadiehart The holidays are always full of fun, families, friends, food and furry friends trying to get into as much trouble as possible. Holiday pet safety is critical, so in this article you’ll find plenty of
A kitten with a cleft lip had a rough beginning to life. Despite having a broken body, all he wanted was a special someone who would love and treasure him and help him heal. @meetwolftheoddcat Wolfie the kitten was taken into a shelter in Massachusetts after he was found on the street at 10 weeks
Dirty cat butts can be a real aggravation, leaving owners wondering why isn’t Kitty taking care of his backside? What happens when the cat doesn’t clean himself after a litter box break? What could be the possible reasons? Sometimes, Kitty has gained weight and, until she loses a couple of pounds, isn’t as limber as
“Help! My cat is having kittens, and I think there’s a problem!“ When we get that title to a thread, it’s usually accompanied by several more exclamation marks. Indeed, when you think something is going wrong with a birth, it can be immensely stressful. If your cat is giving birth right now and there’s an
Ever wonder about why your cat behaves the way he does? We’ve put together a concise FAQ in alphabetical order to answer the most commonly asked questions of “Why do cats….?” In this article, we bring you answers to the following 53(!) common cat behavior questions: Why Do Cats Arch Their Backs? Why Do Cats
Mandy Moore is describing her wedding weekend as “roller coaster of emotions” as she reveals her cat died the night before her nuptials. The This Is Us star, 34, married fiancé Taylor Goldsmith on Sunday in a private ceremony in the backyard of their Los Angeles home. Get push notifications with news, features and more. +
An officer saved a kitten from an uncertain fate. The kitty insisted on joining his team and becoming his feline partner. Hillsborough Police Department Lt. Andy Simmons of Hillsborough Police Department (North Carolina) was contacted about a kitten found on Facebook Marketplace. “Someone tried to get the kitty to use as bait for dogfighting. A
Anasthesia influence after surger can be awesome 😀 You will laugh alot! Check it out and tell us what is your favorite clip? 🙂 Hope you like our compilation, …
Frankie Muniz was already going through a difficult time as he mourned his late uncle — and then his cat caused his house to flood. The Malcolm in the Middle alum detailed the unlikely series of events on Twitter earlier this week. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You’ll get the latest updates on
A man from New Jersey was at a job site near a port when he saw a tiny kitten fall from a machine. He rushed over, scooped him up and saved his life. @rocky_onwheels A feral cat mom with a tiny singleton had been seen wandering around the area. The kitten was only a few
Ferrets or cats? Which animals are funnier, you decide! But to me they are both so super funny and cute! Only the best and the funniest cat and ferret videos.
The name makes it sound so simple. A box, right? Just a box which you fill up with your choice of cat litter, right? Ha! If only it were that simple. First-time cat owners are often amazed at the sheer variety of litterboxes available. Take a quick look at our Litterbox Reviews section and you’ll
Giardiasis is an intestinal infection caused by a parasite. It is found in dogs and humans, too. It’s not a worm, but a one-celled protozoan, so tiny it’s microscopic. Your veterinarian will have to diagnose giardia – you won’t be able to tell by looking for evidence. Cats usually get giardia by ingesting the organism,
Two kittens were pulled from the disaster area in Concow, California after the devastating wildfire ravaged the town. The orange kitten kept covering his brother and wouldn’t leave his side. FieldHaven Feline Center Shayla Sullivan, an animal rescuer based in Browns Valley, California, joined a local rescue team, Cowboy 911, to retrieve animals from disaster