Most owners think of cats as resilient creatures and don’t think much of some vomiting or increase in sleep time. Add to that the fact that cats are good at hiding their pain and it’s easy to see why sometimes cats develop liver disease which goes unnoticed until it becomes very serious. As responsible owners,
The holidays are here. As we start planning the festivities, let’s not forget about our cats. We like to indulge our cats just as much as we like to indulge — or in some cases overindulge — ourselves this season, but when it comes to our furry friends, it’s important to keep in mind what’s
Experienced cat owners can easily tell what their cat’s body language and gestures mean. They know when Kitty is angry, hungry, sad or happy and they can tell when he or she is doting all over them, sending a crystal clear message of love. However, if you’re new to cats, you may be wondering what
A little kitten’s meows led rescuers to a deep hole under a trailer. Rescuers of Saved By Zade (a TNR rescue group in Eaton Rapids, Michigan) were out doing Trap-Neuter-Return in a trailer park when they were alerted about kittens trapped under one of the trailers. Saved By Zade “We’ve been doing TNR in the
Happy National Kitten Day! Kittens are hands down one of the cutest things on the planet and we’re celebrating this very special holiday with a compilation filled with the most adorable kittens!…
Your pup deserves a little R&R, just like you do. By: Fran_TheFeelGoodBlog Staying at a hotel offers the opportunity to have someone else take care of the daily minutiae. No cleaning, no laundry and — best of all — room service whenever you please. You get complimentary towels, lotions and robes. Who wouldn’t want to
A year ago, a man found a litter of kittens in a cardboard box at a gas station in desperate need of help. One of them fought his way back from the brink. Meet Champ the miracle kitty! Animals in Distress Champ and his three litter mates were rescued by a kind-hearted man when he
A garment can make a great gift because it can be a practical expression of a unique theme. If you’re shopping for a cat lover, here are some interesting ideas for unique gifts that any cat lover would be happy to wear. And don’t worry, no teeshirts with “cool” cat prints on this list! These
FUNNIEST KIDS you’ve seen in a while! They’ll make you laugh. Enjoy watcing with us and leave your comment in the section below 🙂 Hope you like our compilation, please share it and SUBSCRIBE!…
A pure white cat, Angel was literally a bright spot in her family’s life. So when Angel escaped from her Pensacola, Florida, home and went missing in September, it was a dark time for Heather Howell and her 4-year-old daughter Charley, who is blind and battling brain cancer. According to WEAR, Howell searched for the
Get ready to go “awww” and maybe a little “rawwwr,” too. NatGeo WILD’s Boone Smith stopped by the PEOPLE Now studio recently to celebrate Big Cat Week with a few special guests: two baby leopards and a Bengal tiger cub. The black and the spotted jungle kitties, Atilla and Usain, are 3 months old, while
I love the holidays. I’m one of those people who cranks up the Christmas music, bakes cookies, and does all that general cheeriness business that irritates the hell out of some people. I don’t care — I’m a loud-n-proud Christmas dork. I do draw the line at egg nog, though… yuck! Another part of the holidays
A little ragged looking kitten showed up at a family’s home, looking for help and something to eat. Meet little Pumkin! Chatons Orphelins Montréal It was around Halloween when a family heard a tiny kitten meowing under their balcony, all by himself. “He was barely six weeks old and had no mom. They gave him
Vets bustle in and out of the exam room, talk about symptoms and prescriptions and rarely have time to really explain or listen to your concerns. That’s fine if there’s an emergency elsewhere in the clinic, but otherwise an appointment should allow time to consult about general question on aging, seasonal queries about fleas or
Many of our members will tell you that “one cat just leads to another”, and that “cats are like chips, you can’t just stop at one”. People get a second (or third, or fourth…) cat for many reasons. Cat lovers cherish the thought of having yet another feline in their lives; they may want to
When you know it’s their time, ending the suffering of your pet can be a gift to them. By: picupyourphoto To think about putting your pet to sleep is something no one wants to think about. With my first dog, it was something that haunted me for years. Working in veterinary medicine means you see
If your dog loves the outdoors, there are plenty of gifts that will bring them joy while hiking. By: raincarnation40 The season of giving is here, and you’ve come to the right place for all your pet gift needs this year. Whether you have an outdoor enthusiast of a dog, a cat who loves to
Wildfires are sweeping through Southern California, leaving devastation through Los Angeles and San Diego areas. On Friday, December 8, Sheriff’s deputies of San Diego Department found a box of kittens in desperate need of help. County of San Diego Department of Animal Services According San Diego Sheriff, the kittens were saved from the rubble. “Deputies
Some breeds – especially those with long hair – definitely need a helping human’s hand. Think that most shorthair cats can take good care of their coat on their own? You’re actually right, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t groom that beautiful fur. After all, there are 7 Reasons Why You Really Should Groom Your
Try not to laugh at these amazing animal clips! I mean how cute and funny they are, aren’t they? Enjoy watcing with us and leave your comment in the section below 🙂 Hope you like our compilation,…
1. Key Characteristics Weight: 10–15 pounds for males; 7–10 pounds for females Life Expectancy: 10–15 years or longer Toygers are medium-sized, muscular cats with dramatic striping resembling a tiger. The pattern of stripes is broken or branded. They have big bones, high shoulders and a long, rectangular body. The name toyger comes from a combination of
Cats are famous for being clean animals. Not only do they regularly groom their coat, they also bury their feces and urine so that predators and prey won’t be able to smell their presence. This instinct is part of what makes cats such appealing pets in an urban environment. We can keep our kitties safely
Occasionally, a member posts in the cat behavior forum asking for advice on what is clearly a stress-related behavioral issue. It soon becomes evident that the member is stressed too, often not due to the cat’s issue but to other life circumstances. It can be a vicious cycle: a stressed owner projects anxiety making the
By now, most of us have heard of the health benefits of owning a pet, including a lower risk of heart attack and stroke. But did you know that an animal companion can also improve your mental health? “Patients with psychiatric disorders seem to benefit from the presence of pets to reduce fear and anxiety,
A two year-old boy, Sam, has helped foster 17 kittens with his family and he takes caring for kitties in need very seriously. Six months ago, Lacey, a mother from California, started bringing home kittens after her work friend encouraged her to try fostering. Whiskers, Greens and Coffee Beans “My sisters and I grew up
There’s a new feline face on Instagram and it might look little different from the kitties you’re used to. Meet Smush! Smush gets her name from the unusually adorable arrangement of her furry face; however, her unique look is the result of several genetic abnormalities and a cleft lip. Smush is taking her differences in
These kid fails are so hilarious! Here are the rules of the challenge: watch the video and every time that you laugh you need to start watching the compilation from the beginning again! So…
Now that they’re winding down their HGTV series Fixer Upper, Chip and Joanna Gaines have a little more time on their hands — and they’ve found a way to fill it. “I go out of town for one night… @chipgaines #welcometothefarmkitty,” Joanna wrote on Instagram Thursday night, sharing a photo of a new, teeny-tiny kitten
Lead poisoning may be a result of old water pipes or microscopic lead dust. By: MatanVizel Here’s a conundrum: If a condition is rare and not normally tested for, how would you know if it became more common? Not so long ago, up until the middle of the 20th century, in fact, lead poisoning was
Ah, holiday stress and cats! Christmas 1992 was when I learned I really didn’t know much about cat-proofing during the holidays. One evening, my 1-year-old Cornish Rex, Jordan, climbed halfway up our small Christmas tree, grabbed the garland in his mouth, and leaped out of the tree onto the floor. The tree, complete with all