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Softer alternatives to plastic Elizabethan collars exist for your pet’s comfort. By: Bennilover Do you know how to care for your pet’s bandage? And I mean properly care — not just keeping it dry (although this is hugely important), but recognizing when it’s too tight or chafing the pet. In a strange serendipity, Dr. Deb

Bronson is a cat filled with mystery, and at 33 lbs., he can really pack in the intrigue. Today he lives with his forever family — which includes owners Mike and Megan and three other cats: Ickle, Heisenberg and Gwildor — in Grand Rapids, Michigan. But before he found this loving crew, who are working to help

Pets need you to have a plan in place in case your vet is unavailable during an emergency. By: Spiritze What happens if your vet is on vacation and they haven’t arranged for coverage? And, on top of that, what happens if you’re in an emergency situation with your pet and you don’t know what

Cats are more social than we usually give them credit for. By: artyangel I learned to speak cat early — barn cat, to be precise, since I spent a lot of time at my grandparents’ farm as a kid. I only knew a little horse, and most of that was from an old friend of

Balinese are known for their graceful looks and long coats. By: iStock.com/aleishaknight 1. Key Characteristics Weight: 6–8 pounds for males, 5–7 pounds for females Life Expectancy: 15–20 years or longer A Balinese is a Siamese with a long coat. The graceful, aristocratic cats are medium-sized, muscular cats with a fine bone structure and a long,

A new home may pique a cat’s curiosity, so watch for dangers such as narrow spaces behind heavy appliances. By: sandrobolo Whether it’s for a new job or a change of scenery, moving is a part of life. However, when it comes to moving with a pet, things can get a little tricky. There’s lots

Are you sure you’ve found a stray cat? They may belong to a neighbor a few blocks away. By: Frankfeng Someone recently asked me if it’s OK to pick up a stray cat. Here’s my answer: It is never OK to pick up any cat unless they’re your own. There are safe ways to proceed

The cats are out of the box! On July 21, a 90-plus-degree day, the South Florida Wildlife Center got a shocking delivery: an unknown individual dumped a sealed styrofoam box containing five live kittens outside the facility. Luckily the center was open at the time, so employees quickly found the baby cats, who were panting,

Some people compare politics to the circus. In Omena, Michigan, it’s more like an animal shelter. According to KXAN, the 280-person town recently held an election for a new mayor, and all of the entrants were animals. Candidates included two cats, a peacock, a chicken, 13 dogs and one goat. It was Sweet Tart, a

Cats need to feel that they can protect themselves and their territory inside your house. By: Neko412 I couldn’t find Bub. Now, this is not generally a big deal; he is extremely shy and takes his time putting in an appearance during my cat-sitting gigs. Bruce, his housemate, is the far more sociable of the

A stray kitten took an unconventional approach to hitchhiking. The little tabby cat was discovered trapped under a Virginia woman’s car, near the vehicle’s tire. According to WWBT, the driver didn’t realize a feline was stuck in the undercarriage of the car until she completed a 45-mile trip. Leete Tire and Petersburg Animal Care and Control

Taylor Swift is arguably the world’s most famous cat lady — and now fans will reportedly get to see the superstar in her element alongside Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen and James Corden in a movie adaptation of Cats. Over the years, the Grammy winner, 28, has had two steadfast pals to help her through the tough

Four baby servals, two baby caracals and one hybrid Savannah cat truly learned the meaning of independence over the Fourth of July when they were seized from a Buffalo, New York, residence in a carefully executed rescue mission. The gorgeous young cats were rescued by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the World Animal Protection organization. All but

Amazon Prime Day is here! And with it comes oodles of bargains and bonuses for everyone in your family, including your pets. Alas, most animals haven’t been gifted with opposable thumbs, so surfing the web, becoming Amazon Prime members and packing their virtual carts with Prime Day goodies isn’t possible without some help. Luckily, they

Ragamuffins are a relatively new cat breed. By: Sergey Skleznev 1. Key Characteristics Weight: 15–20 pounds for males, 10–15 pounds for females Life Expectancy: 18 years The Ragamuffin is a large, strong and healthy cat with a medium-long coat that comes in various colors and patterns. The coat is thick and resembles rabbit’s fur. The

Today, 55 dogs and 34 cats are finally getting the care they deserve after being rescued from a “large-scale cruelty situation” in Jones County, Mississippi, reports The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). HSUS, along with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks and Southern Cross Animal Rescue, pulled the animals from a

Katy P. is on the mend after an unknown individual placed a firecracker in her rectum and lit it. The long-haired tabby is currently under the care of Ohio’s Richland County Humane Society, after enduring emergency surgery to help repair her horrific injuries. Veterinarians caring for Katy P. are hopeful the cat will start defecating

Katy P., the cat recovering in Ohio after a firecracker was placed in her rectum and lit, is unfortunately not the only innocent cat terrorized by abusers with pyrotechnics around the Fourth of July. On July 4, Second Chance Rescue NYC received a panicked call with a local rescuer they work with in the Bronx.

Katy P. the tabby cat is lucky to be alive. The sweet, long-haired feline was taken in by Ohio’s Richland County Humane Society in immediate need of medical attention after someone inserted a lit firecracker into the cat’s rectum, reports Mansfield News Journal. “We are currently at the vet’s office with this cat that had

Temperatures can climb rapidly in a car — which could spell trouble for your pet. By: Free-Photos In late May in New York City, a 12-year-old Yorkie died after being locked in a car for an extended amount of time. It was still morning — not even summer — but the dog had suffered from

Cat people love to swap stories about their pets with other feline aficionados. By: Firelong Years ago, I was standing in the pet supplies aisle of a local grocery store selecting our cats’ menu for the week. A tall, heavy man with glasses was standing nearby, his plastic basket filled with cans of cat food

Maker: Radagast Pet Food, Inc.Cause: Potential for listeria or E. coli contaminationAnnouncement: Company news release dated July 6, 2018What was recalled: The following Rad Cat Raw Diet recipes, lot codes and dates: Free-Range Chicken Recipe, 8 oz., 16 oz. and 24 oz. packages, Lot #63057, Best by Oct. 9, 2019 Free-Range Chicken Recipe, 8 oz., 16 oz. and 24 oz.

The Kardashians are know for many things, among them their long, luxurious, luminous locks. The lady behind many of the envy-inducing Kardashian coifs is celebrity hair stylist and close friend of the KarJenners, Jen Atkin. Along with making dinner plans and taking vacations with some of the your favorite stars, Atkin also manages her own

Yeow! Uncharacteristically grouchy cats may be in a great deal of pain. By: strecosa How can you tell when a frightened cat is in pain? Reach out to stroke an anxious cat, and they’re liable to lash out. If that cat is at the vet, are they lashing out in fear or pain? The cat

There are mornings when Ksenia Zmanovskaya wakes up in St. Petersburg, Russia, and realizes that nothing except a tabby smothered with a short stack of homemade pancakes and hot maple syrup will do. And then there are afternoons when she wonders about a Persian covered in chocolate fondant, a Russian blue nestled inside a cozy

Disclosure: This page may contain affiliate links. This means Petful may receive a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you click a link and purchase something. This helps us fulfill our mission to help as many animals as possible. Be prepared before the fireworks start. By: 1RN2GSD Independence Day is tomorrow, and

The LaPerm breed originated in Oregon. By: jetling 1. Key Characteristics Weight: 5–8 pounds Life Expectancy: 12–15 years or more As the name suggests, this breed looks like a kitty with a perm — remember those? LaPerm cats are medium-sized, muscular cats known for their curly hair. The hair can be short, medium or long; the condition

Reading the news can be a hard and scary practice. Thankfully, there are phenomena like the #WhatTheFluffChallenge to cut through the darkness with a giant bolt of cute. The premise of the challenge is simple and slightly ridiculous. If you have a pet, or at least access to someone’s pet, and a blanket, then you

Do you remember the first time you saw a snake? I don’t! But this cat is certainly going to remember the moment for as long as their feline brain will allow. This bamboozling encounter between reptile and cat occurred at the melting pot of the domestic pet world: the vet’s office. While on a visit

It’s kitten season, also known (less glamorously) as cat birthing season. And while welcoming more adorable, baby felines into the world may sound like a dream, it’s an overwhelming reality for animal shelters across the country, like the Nevada Humane Society. The animal shelter is currently caring for 400 kittens, reports KTVN. “We have tons