by Daniel McPartlan | Nov 12, 2021 |
Cats have a reputation for being aloof and hard-to-read, but their behavior and body language give us clues. Your cat’s ear movements, posture, and eyes provide insight into their thoughts, but it’s their tails that are the key to understanding their emotions. Just...
by Daniel McPartlan | Oct 24, 2021 |
As the temperatures start to fall, you might notice some additional cat fur covering your furniture, clothes, and floors. To prepare for the thicker, warmer winter coat, your cat is losing their thinner summer coat. While we all love our cats, being covered in kitty...
by Daniel McPartlan | Sep 28, 2021 |
Every cat owner knows the sound. That hacking, retching noise that sounds almost like your cat is about to turn inside out. First-time pet parents may find the experience so disturbing that they call the veterinarian to find out what’s going on. A few minutes after...
by Daniel McPartlan | Sep 24, 2021 |
Cat’s claws are one of their greatest assets. These incredibly versatile tools are actually an extension of the cat’s skeleton. Their reputation as a weapon, both offensive and defensive, is well earned, but it is not their only purpose. Claws improve both speed and...
by Daniel McPartlan | Sep 13, 2021 |
Vaccines are designed to teach the immune system to fight diseases that might otherwise overwhelm it. This is done by exposing the patient’s system to weakened or killed versions of the pathogens. The first animal vaccine was developed in 1879 by Louis Pasteur. It...
by Daniel McPartlan | Jul 25, 2021 |
Inappropriate elimination is a common behavior problem in cats. In fact, the problem is prevalent in about 10% of cats. This may come as a surprise because cats are as fastidious as they come. Cats pooping outside the litter box can actually be fueled by their...
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