Looking for a little romance on Valentine's Day? Make sure and look out for your pet's safety, too, as items that show affection can be deadly for dogs and cats. Here are some tips for keeping furry family members safe on this holiday.
February 14 is Pet Theft Awareness Day, a day to make sure pet owners know about pet thieves and how to prevent theft of beloved furry family members.. Here are four smart tips to minimize the risks of someone making off with your cat.
Kittens are endlessly fun and impossibly cute, but it's also important to know exactly what you're getting into when you adopt. Here's a checklist for when you bring home a new kitten, including essential play, biting and litter box tips.
Periodontal disease--or gum disease--is one of the most common diseases your cat might suffer from. About 70 percent of cats over the age of three have some form of oral disease. Here's what you should know.
February is National Pet Dental Health Month--a time for us give extra focus to cleaning and caring for our cats' teeth. Paying attention to oral care, including proper brushing and prevention of gum disease, can help your cat live a longer, healthier life.
Cats can easily be accidentally poisoned by many common things you probably have in or around your home, including plants, foods, medications, and chemicals. Here are the top accidental causes of cat poisoning that you should watch out for.
Many experts believe making homemade cat food can lead to a healthier, happier life for your cat, but there's a lot of contradictory information online. Learn how to make nutritious food for your cat safely.
Female cats who aren't spayed will go into heat from the time they are six to ten months old. Know the signs and what to do if your queen enters her heat cycle.
There are many commercially available medications to treat and prevent fleas, but some cat owners rely on natural flea treatments for cats to avoid side effects and over-medication.
Mobile veterinarians, which have recently been popping up in cities around the country, can help your cat get their annual wellness exam, as well as other treatments, without the stress of traveling.
Anesthesia still poses some risks; although, bad reactions to anesthesia rarely happen in cats, and there are ways to reduce those risks. Here's what you should know.
You might consider cats to be low maintenance pets, but that doesn't give you an excuse to get complacent. Here's a checklist of things to do right now to make yourself a better cat parent.
Being overweight can be detrimental to a cat’s health. But, just like crash dieting is a bad idea for people, it’s a really bad idea for cats. If you want to help your kitty lose weight, follow these tips to make sure you’re doing it safely.
The weather is getting colder and you might be worrying about the cats you see living in your neighborhood. Here's how you can help keep outdoor cats safe in winter.
Cats can start to act lethargic during the cold, winter months. Do cats hibernate in winter as a part of their natural cycle, or is there another cause for their lack of activity?
In honor of National Day of Listening, which is all about taking the time out to pay attention to what the people in our lives are saying, let's spotlight six cases of cat noises.
