Learn how to pick the best toys for your cat
Play is a vital activity… not only for kittens. but for adult cats, too! Cats are athletic creatures with amazing strength and agility. Nature made them into perfect machines for leaping, jumping and dashing. Just because your house kitty doesn’t have real prey to chase doesn’t mean they can’t act out their inner predator. […]
How to take care of cats in winter
Cats in winter, like humans, are affected by the change of temperature. Dr Maria Grazia Calore, veterinary doctor and expert in pet behaviour, explains the physical and behavioural changes that we could see in our domestic feline when the cold weather sets in. Brrr, it’s freezing! Some breeds of cats have a naturally thicker […]
Cat Adoption Checklist
Congratulations on adopting a cat! You are embarking on a wonderful and rewarding relationship. Because adopting a new cat comes with a lot of change for both cat and cat parent, we’ve compiled a checklist to help make the transition as smooth as possible. Questions for All Adopters: Do you have any other pets and […]
The real cost of pet care
Think about it: acquiring a pet dog or cat could entail a financial and emotional commitment of anything up to 20 years. To put it another way: the cat you present to your child in grade three could still be around when she graduates from university, by which time it will undoubtedly be frail and […]
Pet Insurance: Is it Worth the Money?
What is Pet Insurance? Pet insurance is a form of medical insurance for domestic animals. These plans partially or totally covers their medical care. You can also get pet life insurance, however, this is far less common. Pet insurance doesn’t come with the same costs or legal frameworks as medical insurance for people. There are […]
Giving Pets as Gifts: Think Twice
For the holidays or a birthday, it can be tempting to give a cute, cuddly pet as a gift. Yet along with the precious purr that won’t quit or the fluffy tail that never stops wagging, there comes a commitment to another life for the next 10, 15, even 20 years. No one wants to […]
8 Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe During the Holidays
As you prepare for the holidays, it’s easy to forget about the small things that can cause a real danger to dogs and cats. By taking a little time to ensure your home is ready for a pet-friendly holiday, you can evade possible tragedy or large vet bills. Here are 8 tips: 1. Secure […]
What to Expect As A Cat Ages and Becomes a Senior
What Age Is My Cat Considered A Senior? What is considered old age for cats? The old classic “one human year equals seven cat years” is an easy way to calculate and relate to your cat’s age, but isn’t entirely accurate. The feline stage of life (kitten, adolescent, adult, senior) determines the comparison between human […]
Why Do Cats and Dogs Love a Good Head Scratch?
Why do some cats and dogs practically melt with joy when they get a good head scratch? The answer is different for Fluffy than it is for Fido, although they do share a few reasons for why they sink into complete bliss whenever their furry little heads are massaged. For instance, petting a cat or […]
7 Tips to Keep Your Pets Cool During Hot Weather
Summer heat can be dangerous for pets, but there are a number of steps that owners can take to keep their pets safe when temperatures climb. Just this week, 14 dogs were found dead in a truck in Ohio after the vehicle’s air conditioning unit failed, according to the South Bend Tribune. The dogs’ handler […]
