How to Pick the Right Litter for Your Cat
Choosing a litter for your cat is more involved than it used to be. Gone are the days when clay was about the only option — now, you can find litters made from a wide range of materials, from wheat to wood. Here’s how to pick the right product for your cat. Cats are notoriously picky, and it doesn’t stop at their food. They can also be very fussy about the kind of litter they prefer to use. Finding the right litter to suit your own kitty may mean some trial and error, but knowing something about the various litter types...
The 1 Thing You Need to Get Your Cat to Drink More!
Cats need to drink water to stay hydrated and healthy, but it’s difficult to get feline friends to drink enough. A recirculating cat fountain is a solution that doesn’t work for many cats, so the AquaPurr fountain is here to save the day! All animals need water to survive, but cat parents have a harder time than others getting their four-legged friends to drink. Cats need to stay hydrated to keep their organs functioning and move oxygen and nutrients around their bodies, but they’re also fussy about their water and prone to...
From zany to Zen: the transformative effects of ashwagandha on anxious dogs
We humans don’t hold the monopoly on stress and anxiety. The world can be a scary place for our favorite fur friends too. From loud noises and strange dogs, to environmental changes and separation anxiety, stress can play an important role in your canine’s well-being. If your dog suffers from anxiety, you know the havoc it can wreak – on their health and happiness, and the state of your home. Fortunately, there is increasing evidence that ashwagandha, particularly pure root extract KSM-66 Ashwagandha, offers a safe,...
8 Reasons to Try Grass Seed Cat Litter
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Healthy Holiday Recipes You Can Share with Your Dog or Cat
Include your dog or cat in your holiday celebrations with these festive recipes made from healthy ingredients. The holiday season is almost upon us again! Along with all the gift shopping and decorating, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to serve family and friends —including your four-legged companions — at holiday meals and parties. Looping your dog or cat into the celebrations by treating them to a special meal or treat will help them feel included during this busy and sometimes stressful time of...
Benefits of a High-Protein Diet for Cats
Our feline friends require protein to live, and a high-protein diet can help them thrive. This type of diet supports weight management, skin & coat health, digestion, immunity, and so much more. Let’s learn more about the benefits of a high-protein diet for cats. As obligate carnivores, cats eat a diet that’s naturally quite high in protein. This is beneficial because they need protein to build and repair muscles, create enzymes, maintain a healthy immune system, and so much more. But not all commercial cat food recipes are...
Special Needs Cats At North Carolina Sanctuary Receive Toys & Treats Thanks To Your Support
Your generous donations have provided much-needed supplies to special needs cats who want to thank you. Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary in North Carolina is a safe haven for cats and kittens with any ailment. Cats arrive from near and far for a second chance at life. It all started in 2004 with a blind cat named Louie. Alana Miller and her daughter were volunteering at a shelter and decided to take Louie home. They quickly realized he behaved like a “normal” cat by running and playing. They wanted to give the overlooked and often...
What You Need to Know About Animal Blood Banks
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The Most Common Endocrine Diseases in Dogs and Cats – Part 1
From Cushing’s to hypothyroidism, a variety of diseases can affect your dog or cat’s endocrine system. This two-part article looks at the most common endocrine diseases affecting our animal companions. Your dog or cat’s endocrine system is made up of glands that secrete hormones to affect her body in various ways. The glands of the endocrine system regulate a range of functions, including metabolism, hair growth, muscle strength, digestion, and reproduction. Like other systems of the body, your dog or cat’s endocrine...
Top 13 Holiday Pet Safety Tips
These 13 holiday pet safety tips will keep your furry family safe during the holiday season. Learn how to avoid choking hazards, toxic foods, injuries, and other dangers. The holiday season is a time for fun, friends, family, food, and celebration. But it’s also a hectic time of year, and there are dangers for dogs and cats that pet parents must be aware of. From poisonous treats to escape attempts, pet parents have to be especially vigilant about their four-legged family members around this time. Here are 13 holiday pet safety tips...
