Happy Catnip Awareness Day! Were you aware that June 15th is traditionally known as "World Catnip Awareness Day." Are your cats celebrating? The origins of this cat holiday are somewhat of a mystery, but most cats don't care...and it turns out that approximately 50% of cats have no interest in it... that's because the sensitivity [...]
Cat skeptics seem to always say the same things. To them, cats are lazy, boring and mean, but cat owners know this to be far from the truth. We know cats to be intuitive, curious, loving, agile, and the list goes on. In an article for petMD, Dr. Lorie Huston, [...]
Recognizing and Dealing with Stress in Your Cat Guest post by veterinarian and CEO of CalderVets, Stuart Cooke Did you know cats can experience stress, just like us? It’s not uncommon for cats to suffer from stress, particularly when they live in a house with other felines. But there are ways [...]
Guest blogpost by Jordan Walker Jordan Walker is passionate for animals and their well-being and he loves to write about them. He is the lead content curator for Coops and Cages and several other pet-related blogs. Jordan volunteered to write a post for us - and we are very happy to share! In this guest post, [...]
5 SUMMER FRUITS YOU CAN SHARE (A NIBBLE) WITH YOUR CAT One of my cats is a bona fide fruitarian. During the warmer summer months, I like to eat seasonal summer fruit for dessert - be it strawberries, blueberries or cantaloupe. My cat, Mr. Woo, jumps on my lap and begins to relentlessly rub his little [...]
The fate of cat's paws will decided on June 16, 2016. If you're from New York, sign the petition. If you're not from New York, please share. New Yorkers have the opportunity to make history for cats. A bill has been put forth in the New York State Legislature proposing that declawing be banned state-wide. The bill [...]
If you're a cat owner, you've likely dealt with your cat coughing up hairballs. If your cat is struggling with a hairball, it can sound terrible and be distressing to you and your cat. So how do you prevent hairballs? Brush your cat regularly. When you remove more of your cat's dead coat, less of it [...]
Guest Post by Laura Moss, AdventureCats.org It's a big world out there, share it with your cat! Laura Moss, AdventureCats.org co-founder, reveals 5 activities you can enjoy with your cat (safely)! Our feline friends aren’t generally thought of as adventurous animals. Sure, they fearlessly scale kitchen cabinets and make incredible leaps from the furniture, but when [...]
Winter storms can wreak havoc with snowfall rates of 2-3 inches per hour and gusty, blowing wind. Be sure to pay attention to winter storm, blizzard, and ice storm warnings. A few things you can and should do if you're in the path of a major winter storm: Bring your pet inside well ahead of the storm. [...]
The holidays can be both a fun and frenzied time of year. So what are the major dangers that cat owners should look out for at the holidays to ensure that kitty stays safe? Here are the major areas to be on the lookout for to keep your cat safe. The Christmas Tree The Christmas Tree [...]
