Cats
Black Cat Awareness Month
Black Cat Awareness Month: 6 Reasons to Adopt a Black Cat October is officially designated as Black Cat Awareness month. The month of October was chosen due to the long…
Read MoreReasons to Adopt a Senior Cat
Adopting an older cat can bring a lot of joy to your household. If you see a senior cat in a rescue or shelter, it’s usually because something happened outside…
Read MoreFireworks and Dogs, Cats and Other Pets
Fireworks and Dogs, Cats and Other Pets For many people, the Fourth of July means fun and relaxation — enjoying a day off and watching fireworks. For some dogs,…
Read MoreCaring for Diabetic Cats
Diabetes mellitus in cats is an endocrine disorder caused by decreased production of the hormone insulin by the pancreas. The endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce hormones…
Read MoreFeLV Cats: FAQ
What is FeLV? FeLV stands for feline leukemia virus. As the name implies, it is a viral infection of cats that affects a cat’s immune system…
Read MoreDiabetes in Cats: Types, Treatments and Prognosis
Diabetes mellitus in cats is an endocrine disorder caused by decreased production of the hormone insulin by the pancreas. The endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce…
Read MoreStomatitis in Cats: Feline Dental Disease
What is cat stomatitis? Stomatitis in cats is a feline dental disease. It results in inflammation of the mucosal tissues of the mouth. (It is closely related to gingivitis, which…
Read MoreCat Declawing: The Price of Convenience
Considering whether to declaw your cat or not? The declawing of cats is still routinely performed in this country, even though it is illegal or considered inhumane in many other…
Read MoreMoving with Cats or Dogs
One of the most common reasons that people give up a pet is because they are moving, and they decide they cannot take the animal. They think moving with…
Read More12 Ways to Save Dogs and Cats in Shelters
Saving the life of a dog or cat is easier than you think. “You can do it!” Every day, we say those four magical words to people around…
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