Help! How do I Keep My Cat Out of the Christmas Tree?
Christmas trees make a tempting and dangerous target for our feline friends. Learn how to protect your tree and your cat.
Cats
Why Does My Cat Stare at Me?
We answer the question on the minds of so many cat guardians: why do cats stare? Learn the truth about this feline behavior.
Performing ACL Surgery on a Cat with Cancer
Terminal pets: is surgery still an option?
Dogs, Cats, Birds, and Bunnies in One House
In my house, there are 6 cats, 2 very energetic dogs, and 3 parrots. And eventually there are probably going to be some other species. Some people might be surprised that everyone gets along.
But, as is the case with people, everyone in your pet family needs to understand boundaries and pecking order. Here are suggestions about how you can have a peaceful animal kingdom in your home.
Spice the Miracle Kitten will be Home for the Holidays
The amazing story of a kitten who made it from New Mexico to Maine in 4 days. You're promised to feel good once you see how this one ends.
Feline Panleukopenia: Protect Your Cat from this Often Fatal Disease
Feline panleukopenia is an extremely contagious and often fatal disease of cats. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments of this scary disease. Find out how you can protect your cat with the proper vaccinations and care.
Depigmentation Disorders in Cats: Changing Skin Color
You may ask yourself one day, “Why is my cat changing color?” Don’t panic, there are several reasons. Skin and hair color is determined by melanocyte cells in the skin and hair follicles. Those cells produce melanin which in turn produce the color -- like a suntan. But what can cause the opposite result -- especially in your cat? Let's learn more about depigmentation and how it impacts your cat's health.
A Thorough Cat Checkup: What to Expect and How You Can Help
Cats are so darned adept at hiding their medical issues, often until they are too advanced to be readily fixable. This underscores the importance of a thorough physical examination at least once a year for young and middle aged kitties and twice yearly for seniors. Learn what your vet will do during your next annual exam.
Diaphragmatic Hernias in Cats: The Unseen Consequence of Blunt Trauma
A problem with the diaphragm isn't anything you would see easily. Learn what you can look for after any pet trauma occurs.
Cats, Cars and Cold: The Fanny Mae Story
Fanny Mae was just looking for a warm place to sleep. Learn what Fanny Mae learned the hard way, and you you can be part of the solution.