Each year approximately 860,000 cats are euthanized in shelters across the country. Sadly, many of these animals are healthy and simply need someone to care for them. Organizations like Project Meow work within communities and neighborhoods to help reduce the...
Q: My cat Frenchy loves to chase ribbons and string. She’d rather play with yarn for hours than play with her cat toys! Why do cats like string? A: Cats can make a game of almost anything. So why do...
Q: Stormi, my new kitten, will be an indoor-outdoor cat. I know she needs to be vaccinated and eventually sterilized, but isn't it better to let her have one litter of kittens before that? A: Cats live longer, healthier lives...
Summer is the perfect time for a warm weather getaway. If you’re planning to take your cat on the road with you, you’ll probably need overnight accommodations—and finding cat friendly rentals can be tricky. Here are some practical tips to...
Kittens are curious, loving, playful, and just plain adorable, but all those cuteness points don’t help them face their toughest challenges. Abandoned or orphaned kittens face health risks such as parasites, predators, and road accidents. Many end up in crowded...
Q: My husband and I are expecting a child, and we're worried our baby will upset our two cats, who have had us to themselves most of their lives. How can we prepare our cats for the new arrival? A:...
Each year, about 6 million lost or abandoned pets find themselves in animal shelters. In the case of cats, less than 2% are found by their owners. Additionally, overburdened and under-resourced shelters are forced to euthanize many of the animals...
Q: My cat Milo is a "dog cat": He comes when I call, fetches small balls and loves to play with toys. Last week, I caught him batting around a laundry detergent pod. Should I let him play with those...
As cat lovers, we all want our pets to enjoy a safe and healthy environment. Unfortunately, not everything that’s safe for humans is equally safe for cats. As cannabis and related products have become more widely available, the risk of...
Independence Day is a time for summer fun, cookouts, and of course, fireworks. But did you know that reports of lost pets increase by 30% during and just after the holiday? And of those pets reported missing, fewer than 15%...
