Many people ask us what the best food brand recommendations for kittens and cats are. Most of us have different preferences, usually dictated by the whims of our own cats. There are some universal brands that we can agree on,…
Welcoming your cat home is so exciting! The big moment is finally here. You’ve just adopted a new cat or kitten from your local shelter or rescue, cleaned out the pet store to stock up on supplies and toys, and…
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), also known as Feline AIDS, is a serious viral disease that affects only cats. Fortunately, there are many ways we can protect our cats from exposure to this disease. It is estimated that 3.5% of cats…
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is a highly contagious, serious viral disease that affects only cats. Fortunately, there are many ways we can protect our cats from exposure to this disease. It is estimated that 2.3% of cats in the western…
Declawing a cat is more than removal of the cat’s nail. Cats’ claws are part of their toe bones. The procedure known as “declawing” is the surgical removal of the entire end of the cat’s toe, chopping off the bone…
When we talk about keeping cats healthy here, it includes anybody — kitten, teen or cat — over four months of age. If you just adopted a new kitten or cat, remember that even though they are healthy, they’ve had a very stressful…