Size Doesn’t Matter in Friendship: Cow and Cat Show the World that They’re Best Buddies
“A few months ago, I was talking to my mom on the phone, and she told me how Daisy and Major were buddies, and I knew instantly if I got this video, it would go viral. I recorded the video in the morning when I was milking the cow. Every morning the cat comes to see the cow and have a cuddle,” Brian, a 25-year-old student in Kenya, shared with Newsweek. Imagine that, a cat who loves cuddles. Often, we think of cats as mysterious and aloof creatures. However, in an Oregon State University study, it shows that cats can form bonds...
The Most Common Disorder Among Cats is Gum Disease, and it’s No Laughing Matter
By this point in time, we all know that pets can and do suffer from dental problems just like humans. With February being National Pet Dental Health Month, it bears reminding cat owners that gum disease is the most common disorder among felines. Not kidney disease or obesity, the latter of which accounts for a startling 11.58 percent of medical issues among putty tats. According to the Daily Mail, veterinarians collected data from a random sample of 18,249 cats in the U.K. and gum disease topped the list as the most common disorder at 15.23...
Top 3 Mushroom Extracts for Senior Dogs and Cats
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Feline Trivia for Cat Lovers That Help Define Their Uniqueness
Cats are unique creatures that humans began incorporating into their daily lives when they started transitioning from nomadic hunter-gatherers to more stationary farmers, prompting the development of ancient civilizations replete with burgeoning food supplies in need of guarding. Since then, they’ve featured prominently in history by morphing from tolerated sources of pest control to companion animals while attaining revered status in different parts of the world. Here are 5 interesting facts about domestic cats that you probably never...
TSA to Public: Stop Sending Pets Through X-ray Scanners!
The TSA is reminding the public to please remove pets from their carriers before sending them through the X-ray machines used for detecting banned items or substances at security checkpoints. The reminder comes on the heels of several pets being subjected to the invasive screening process in recent months. Most were the result of folks simply not understanding that the animals contained within the carriers needed to be removed first before the carrier/kennel was sent through the scanning device. Others have been discovered after pet owners...
Pawsome Norwegian Forest Cat Looking for Love in a Forever Home
Say hello to dear, sweet Simon, a neutered blue and white Norwegian forest cat. While currently being cared for in a foster home, this handsome boy has been on the lookout for permanent digs ever since arriving at the Pima Animal Care Center in southern Arizona. He’s a sweetie pie that weighs approximately 10 pounds and is thought to be roughly 10 years old. Photo: Pima Animal Care Center Considered independent yet affectionate, forest cats are a very old breed that developed without human interference for hundreds of years in the...
Neosporin Alternatives for Dogs and Other Pet-Friendly Products for Canine First Aid Kits
It doesn’t matter the age or breed. Minor cuts and scrapes occurring with active pets are all part and parcel of owning critters. Generally, we deal with them by gently cleaning the owie with warm water, stanching any minor bleeding, and allowing the area to dry thoroughly. Sometimes, however, these booboos require a bit more intervention without rising to the level of veterinary care. You might be inclined to whip out the first aid kit and reach for the Neosporin, but you know your pet will try to lick the ointment or cream off unless...
Striking “Queen B” Kitty Dreams of a Forever Home of Her Own
Meet Mama Bean aka Bean aka Queen B, a sweet 1.5-year-old calico kitty searching for someone to share the love with. With Bean’s laid-back and sweet demeanor, she can adapt to many lifestyles with proper introductions, so don’t let her “queenly” status fool you into thinking she’s high maintenance, because she’s not. A good-tempered girl with fine manners, this is what her current foster mom says about her: Photo: SACatRescue “She is the sweetest cat I’ve ever met, and this is coming from a cat...
Senior Cats: Understanding the Changes that Come with Age
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Buying a Water Fountain for Your Cat?
Because many cats are attracted to running water, it’s a great way to help encourage them to stay hydrated. Here’s what to keep in mind if you’re considering a water fountain for your own kitty. Water is critical to keeping your kitty healthy. Lack of water can lead to chronic low-level dehydration, which in turn can lead to urinary tract and kidney problems. If you suspect your cat isn’t drinking enough water, a fountain might prompt her to stay better hydrated. Low Thirst Drive Cats as a species don’t have a...
