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No one likes cat poop, and now, unfortunately, no species can seem to escape the icky substance. According to Live Science, a recent study published in the journal Diseases of Aquatic Organisms, which tested the hearts and brains of 34 dead beluga whales from the waters near Canada’s St. Lawrence Estuary, found that 15 whales were infected with Toxoplasma gondii

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Try adding some cat-friendly plants to your outdoor “catio.” By: PactoVisual Cats are funny creatures; their personalities range widely between shy and retiring to energetic and outgoing — and everything in between. As such, it can be difficult to find products that are just right for your cat, especially if you have a multi-cat (and

Young Burmese cats may have pointed coat colors that darken over time. By: pixabay 1. Key Characteristics Weight: 8–12 pounds Life Expectancy: Around 15 years Burmese are medium-sized cats with a compact and muscular body. The body is surprisingly heavy, topped with a rounded head. The large eyes are quite expressive. The short, glossy single coat

This black-and-white kitten aptly named Hiccup recently experienced a major hiccup in his life. Early this month someone threw the feline out of a moving car at a school bus passing by in Winterport, Maine, reports Bangor News Daily. Thankfully, the children on the bus spotted the kitten flying out the window, and got their

The amount of contact between infected and non-infected cohabiting cats can determine the risk of FeLV contraction. By: rihaij The more we learn about feline leukemia (FeLV), the more complicated it gets to advise cat lovers on the dangers of having a FeLV-positive cat in your home with other cats who don’t have the disease.

It’s Black Cat Awareness Month. By: web-art style Those of us who love cats don’t usually have much trouble working them into just about any event. Once, as a friend’s matron of honor and sole attendant, I ended up having to plan her bridal shower all by myself. She was a staunch cat person, and

Halloween is spooky. Halloween is scary. Halloween is … furry? Oct. 31 isn’t just for humans: More retailers are realizing pets want to be part of the Halloween fun, too. Of course, there are plenty of costumes for pets out there, but now they have their own haunted houses as well. Target has made one

Being a vet means getting up close and personal with many different types of animals. By: YamaBSM Many people aspire to become a vet. It is, after all, a dream job. But how does the reality match up to the dream? What qualities does an aspiring vet need to possess to stay sane and meet their

Did you know it’s tick and flea season right now? By: fjord77 There’s a new warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about the newer class of flea and tick medications (Bravecto, Nexgard, Credelio and Simparica). Just a few months ago, I posted about these medications. Due to the new FDA warning released on

Not all Manx cats are without tails. By: Sandra Potere 1. Key Characteristics Weight: Males are 10–12 pounds; females are 8–10 pounds Life Expectancy: 8–14 years The Manx is a medium-sized, rounded cat known for having hind legs that are longer than their front legs. The double coat can be two different lengths: The shorter-coated cat is

Homeward Bound just got real. Bobby the cat went missing from his home in Great Falls, Montana, more than 18 months ago, but his 73-year-old owner, Kyle Peterson, never stopped trying to finding the feline, reports KOLO TV. And on Sept. 25 that persistence paid off. On that day, the orange tabby was found roaming the

If your pet’s water bowl isn’t cleaned often, it could affect the health of humans in your household. By: J.Feinberg Photography How much do you think about your pet’s water bowl? Do you know that the dog’s drinking bowl is the third most germ-laden place in the house — after the toilet bowl and the

Airports across the country have started to employ therapy animals to help stressed travelers deal with delays, jet lag and layovers. Dogs and pigs have been highlighted taking on the cuddly job, but Xeli is the first airport therapy cat we’ve heard of. The chill tabby is part of Denver International Airport’s Canine Airport Therapy Squad (CATS),

Cloud Nine Rescue Flights help animals in the wake of disasters. Photos by: ASPCA Last year, 8 days before Christmas, Ted DuPuis, founder and pilot of Cloud Nine Rescue Flights, made his fifth and final trip from St. Croix, U.S.V.I., in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, transporting orphaned cats and dogs from the ASPCA’s emergency

Shelters can come up with some pretty fun events to get pets adopted., like doggy kissing booths. By: pixabay These days, it seems there is a growing push to rescue pets rather than buy purebred animals. Personally, I’m a big supporter of the “adopt, don’t shop,” movement, so I love hearing adoption stories and ways

Where will your cat go if you were to die suddenly? By: tamba09 My sister-in-law just inherited 2 cats, Star and Tiger. They belonged to her aunt, who died after a brief and brutal battle with pancreatic cancer. Selene, my son Zeke’s Siamese, came to him in a similar fashion. A friend’s elderly relative died,

Specialists can help pinpoint and treat what ails your pet. By: skeeze Going to Paul Simon’s final concert of his life in a week. Flushing Meadow in Queens is just around the corner from where I grew up. My twins were baptized in Corona. Me and Julio could have been down by the schoolyard at

Pet lovers have some options when it comes to caring for their pets who have long-term diseases. By: RobynRandell Gypsy, my German Shepherd, passed away several years ago. In her last 2 years, she suffered from myasthenia gravis, megaesophagus, arthritis and other medical issues. While I don’t regret one moment of giving her the care

Donny is a natural do-gooder. The 2-year-old rescue cat was born without eyes and with the neurological condition Cerebellar Hyperplasia, which causes him to wobble and fall over when he walks.  These differences have never held Donny back. In fact, he is “the most charming cat in the world,” according to his rescuers at North Shore

It’s important for rescue cats to find the right family fit. By: EugenieM When Lori Erickson first laid eyes on Tinycat at the airport, “he was absolutely terrified,” she says. She brought the Bombay rescue home; he disappeared under the bathroom cabinet, where he stayed for about a month, coming out only to eat or

Many people with Bombays say their cats can demand attention. By: iStock.com/Ed-Ni-Photo 1. Key Characteristics Weight: 6–12 pounds Life Expectancy: 15 years or longer Bombay cats are muscular and medium in size. They resemble a miniature panther, which was the intention when they were created. The large eyes are shades of copper and gold, and are set

Pain, fear and cold are all reasons your dog might shake. By: antschabaer Does your dog shake or tremble? I’m not talking about the dogs who shake themselves dry or flap their ears occasionally so much as the dog with a fine muscular tremor. The trembling may just affect one leg or their whole body.

Cat naps aren’t just for felines, as Terry knows. The Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary volunteer stops by the Wisconsin-based, no-kill, cage-free cat sanctuary every day to do what he loves: brush cats. According to the sanctuary’s founder Elizabeth Feldhausen, Terry arrived at the sanctuary six months ago and said he’d like to brush cats. Ever

Many millennials are putting their pet’s needs first. By: Pexels Millennials are the fastest-growing pet-keeping demographic in the country. Research shows that 73% of this demographic have a pet. They are also at the age when homeownership becomes important. When millennials look into buying a home or even choosing their next rental, their pets are

More than 50 shelter animals caught in Hurricane Florence‘s path were saved twice. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue of Arlington, Virginia, sprang into action when they learned one of its shelter partners in South Carolina needed to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Florence. The rescue lined up fosters for all the South Carolina pets and drove a

Making friends with feral cats takes a lot of patience, and you may not receive affection or even acknowledgment in return. By: dmitrisvetsikas1969 Juno was already hiding under the chair when I arrived, but I could hear her growling. It was as though she knew about the cat-claw scissors in my purse. I was puzzled.

For years, animal lovers like Lisa Vanderpump and animal welfare organizations like Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) have been working to end the dog and cat meat sales that keep the dog meat farms in South Korea and China’s Yulin Dog Meat Festival operational. Wednesday was a big step toward that goal. On

Big Fluffy Dog Rescue is a huge hero to shelter pets caught in Hurricane Florence’s path. Once the Nashville-based non-profit, which has a history of helping animals displaced by natural disasters, heard about the oncoming storm, seemingly growing in ferocity each day, staff went into action. Employees from Big Fluffy Dog Rescue drove to Pawleys Island,

It’s not impossible to train a pet to respond to a new name. By: pasja1000 Adopting a pet from the local animal shelter is one of the best things you can do. Not only do you have the opportunity to give an animal a second chance at a happy home, but also it’s something to