Making sense of the changing laws and regulations surrounding the use of medical marijuana in dogs and cats. The legalization of medical cannabis for both pets and people is a hot topic. Opinions range from 100% nationwide decriminalization to a more cautious approach advocating for further research. So how do you know what to ask […]
Photo courtesy of Twin Critters Cats are choosy creatures, especially when it comes to their sleeping arrangements. Today’s cat beds are available in a huge variety of styles and designs, so you can select the features that best suit your kitty’s needs! Cats love to nap. In fact, the average feline sleeps 12 to 16 […]
This handsome tuxedo cat is full of personality and poise! Oreo’s multi-faceted career has ranged from appearing as a comic strip and children’s book character, to taking over social media and becoming an ambassador for pet education. You wouldn’t know it to look at him, but Oreo came close to death’s door when he was […]
A healthy lifestyle can help minimize veterinary expenses, but it can’t guarantee your cat will never get sick or injured. Given the high cost of veterinary care, buying health insurance for your kitty is a wise idea. Keeping our cats healthy and happy is a top priority. Thanks to remarkable advances in veterinary care, doctors […]
Cats may not be as demonstrative as dogs, but the idea that they’re incapable of love it a myth! Looks for the ways your own kitty shows her affection to you. Many people regard cats as cold and aloof. They base their views on the widely held assumption that dogs are the only pets who […]
Artificial scents may make your house fresh and fragrant, but the chemicals that go into them can be toxic. You’ve seen the ads for all those air fresheners, room sprays and scented laundry products with their flowery, pine forest or sea breeze fragrances. They make your home smell nice and fresh, but don’t let those […]
Cat trees come in all kinds of amazing designs, shapes and sizes nowadays. If you’re a DIYer, however, you might like to try your hand at making your own. Cat trees are a must-have item for many kitty aficionados. They provide entertainment and exercise, and are a great way to enrich the environment for indoor […]
Safe and humane ways to give your cat the thrill of hunting and catching “prey”, without harming neighborhood wildlife. As carnivores and predators, cats are natural hunters. Unlike his wild counterparts, your kitty doesn’t need to kill other critters in order to survive, but that hunting instinct is still a strong part of his makeup. […]
Kitten season starts in April and lasts through September. This means shelters and rescues are overwhelmed with homeless kittens during the warm weather months. Here’s how one animal welfare organization handles the situation. Stray and feral cats abound, and because most of them aren’t spayed or neutered, they have countless litters of kittens, starting in […]
The cats that roam our living rooms today have ancestors as far back as 4400 B.C. — but they haven’t always been domesticated. Here’s a look at how cats came to be our most cherished household companions. Until recently, it was unclear how and when felines became domesticated household companions. But a new study has […]
