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Posted in December 17, 2024
Water is a critical nutrient for cats. Access to fresh water is needed. It is important for digestion, moving nutrients throughout the body and excretion. Cats can become very sick if they do not have enough water. Issues like …
Posted on November 21, 2024
I’m feline good today!We all need daily routines to help in many ways.They help reduce stress, they help us plan our time more effectively and they help us focus and know what to expect throughout the day.Cats need routines too. Cats …
Posted on November 11, 2024
There is a lot of work involved with running an animal shelter.Shelters take in pets and then have to vet applicants so the animals can be placed in well suited homes.They also look for people that are willing to be a foster parent.Many…
Posted on October 3, 2024
Did you ever wonder why your cat has the underbelly flab that tends to swing when they walk?
All cats have them, but they will vary in size. It’s what’s known as the primordial pouch, and it serves three purposes.
The first is that it …
Posted on September 6, 2024
Do you pet your cat and he/she sinks their teeth into your hand? Then you may be petting your cat wrong.
Each cat has his/her own preferences for being petted.
Some may only like to be petted on the head, or under the chin. While …
Posted on August 23, 2024
Just like us humans who need routine dental visits, so do cats. Taking your cat annually to the vet for a routine dental check can prevent dental disease and gum disease.
Brushing your cat’s teeth on a weekly basis can help to prevent …
Posted on August 15, 2024
The Maine Coon is one of the largest cat breeds. It has a semi-long shaggy, water-resistant coat. They have long, bushy tails and large oval eyes. Coats can be any pattern or color. Adult male cats range from 13 – 18 pounds and females …
Posted on August 7, 2024
The leading cause of cats being turned over to rescues is because of improper litterbox usage.
Causes include medical problems, aversion to the litter and litterbox, not enough litterboxes, marking behaviors through spraying, poor house …
Posted on July 25, 2024
Has your cat ever eaten a nonfood item that he should not eat like foam, plastic, or electrical cords? If so, your cat might suffer PICA. This can occur for a number of reasons including separation anxiety, boredom, nutritional deficiency, …
Posted on July 16, 2024
Upper respiratory infections – this is the feline version of a cold.
Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, eye discharge, lethargy, lack of appetite and sometimes a fever. Common causes are feline herpes Type 1 and feline calicivirus, …
Posted on June 24, 2024
People will often ask me what food they should be feeding their cat? They might have picky cats and they are at a loss as to what they should feed them. They may also be overwhelmed by the various types of foods at their local pet store.
Cat…
Posted on June 4, 2024
What is TNR?
No, it is not the old 70’s song by AC/DC! TNR stands for Trap, Neuter and Release (or Return). TNR involves humanely trapping feral cats, having them spayed or neutered, getting them vaccinations and releasing them back into …
Posted on May 2, 2024
The first time I volunteered in a cat shelter, I didn’t know what to expect. I just knew I wanted to help in any way possible. I had been in an animal shelter many years ago when my family was looking to adopt a dog. I remember the dogs and …
Posted on April 10, 2024
You can never be overprepared for an emergency when it comes to pets. Oftentimes, emergencies arise after business hours or on weekends when your regular veterinary practice is closed.
I encourage you to make a list of all 24-hour vet …
Posted on April 1, 2024
The best advice I can give to a new kitten owner is to focus on preventing behavior issues. It is much easier to prevent a problem behavior from occurring than to correct it once it happens.
Here is a list of things I recommend to new …
Posted on March 19, 2024
I am a huge fan of detective shows. I love to watch the Law-and-Order series (SVU is my favorite), old episodes of Columbo, Perry Mason and Monk. The characteristics in common with all these shows is to find out “who dunnit”. First, the …
Posted on March 12, 2024
I have been studying cat behavior for a long time. However, it wasn’t until recently that I went back to school to earn a certification in cat training and pet nutrition through Animal Behavior College in California. This was a new …
Posted on February 14th, 2024
Cats, those enigmatic creatures that grace our homes with their presence, have long been the subject of fascination and adoration. As a cat trainer at Hi 5 Cat Training, I've had the privilege of delving deep into the mysteries of …
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