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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 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 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…
Read MoreNational Change a Pets Life Day
January 24th is Change A Pet’s Life Day, a day meant to encourage people to adopt pets from shelters and raise awareness about animals in need. There are a lot…
Read MoreSeparation Anxiety in Dogs
Separation Anxiety in Dogs By Sherry Woodard, Best Friends animal behavior consultant What is separation anxiety in dogs? It is anxiety that manifests itself as visible stress within 30 minutes…
Read MorePet Fostering Q&A
What’s a pet foster parent? By being a pet foster parent, you provide a temporary home for an animal prior to adoption. Fostering animals is a wonderful and personal way…
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