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...
True or False: Do Cats Have Nine Lives? Are Cats and Dogs Mortal Enemies? Is a Black Cat Unlucky?
Yes, cats are such mysterious creatures. So enthralling are these felines that they had long played important roles in ancient Egyptian worship and culture since the 2nd millennium BCE. Bastet was the most famous of these cat goddesses, with Bubastis in the Nile River delta as the center of her worship and where masses of cat mummies were later discovered. Photo: Pexels/Matteo Petralli Hence, it’s not surprising that this feline is surrounded by numerous myths. For centuries, many people in Europe and the United States have been afraid...
What Stuff are Cats Made Of? A Fur Full of Mystery and Unique Personalities!
No matter how long you and your cat have been, you know that there’s a mysterious side of your pet that you’re still unable to fathom. You’re not the only one who’s baffled. Many experts feel the same way, especially since research on cats is mainly done in laboratories, animal shelters, and free-ranging communities of feral cats. Photo: YouTube/Kitten Life Researchers from the University of South Australia and the University of Wellington in New Zealand, who published a study on cat personalities, stated in their...
Handsome, 10-Month-Old Ramsus Would Like to Be Your Next Kitty
Meet Ramsus, the sweetest little guy and the purrfect mix of a cat. Ramsus is incredibly handsome with his gorgeous blueish-gray and white coat and his sparkling emerald-green eyes. But this sweet-natured kitty cat has much more than just good looks to offer. There’s also charm and companionship on his side, as well as the fact he’s a champion snuggler. But besides all those checks on the plus side that he brings to the table, there are a few things he’d like from a new roomie in return. First off, he loves scratches and...
Oregon Set to Join Other States in Making Shelter Animals the State Pet
Oregon has no officially recognized state pet. Now, state lawmakers are moving to rectify that with a proposal to declare shelter dogs and cats the state pet. As of late last month, a one-page declaration for the proposal, known as House Resolution 8, unanimously passed the House Committee on Rules before easily sailing through the House with 58 bipartisan votes in favor of and just one against. That sole holdout was Rep. Jamie Cate, R-Lebanon. Photo: Pixabay/Daga_Roszkowska The State Pet of Oregon Now in the hands of the Senate rules...
When Your Cat Brings a Mouse into Your Home, Is It Presenting You with a Gift of Love?
Have you observed this kind of behavior from your cat? Bringing home a live or dead mouse after having fun outdoors? Yucky it may be, but is your cat actually presenting you with a gift to show her love and gratitude? Photo: YouTube/Senior Cat Wellness Actually, bringing home a live or dead prey has nothing to do with a cat’s love and gratitude for her fur parent. She’s just bringing home a special meal that gave her pleasure in catching it to eat it in peace. Nope, she has no desire to share it with you or any other predator....
How Reiki Can Help Your Dog or Cat Through Stressful Transitions
Life transitions can be stressful, and our animal companions are affected as much as we are. Reiki is a non-invasive healing modality that can help. Stress comes under many guises, both positive and negative. Moving to a new home; dealing with a separation or bereavement; seeing a child off to college for the first time; even adopting a new animal can all create stress not only in your human family members, but also in your dog or cat. Because they like routine and predictability, many dogs and cats find life transitions of any kind...
