What a difference a few weeks makes. Little Biscuit had a brutal start to life. The adorable gray-and-white tabby kitten was born to a stray mom in late July but was orphaned when her mother and a littermate were run over by a car. The kitten wouldn’t have been long for the world if a […]
Things you didn’t realize were making your cat anxious: 1. Your foul mood. This might seem obvious to some people, but cats are just as adept as dogs at picking up on human moods. Thanks to the pheromones we secrete, the way the human voice changes pitch and the information we broadcast with our body […]
Ducky’s last few years weren’t easy. The senior cat was 19 years old when his beloved owner passed away and he was placed into the shelter system, where he remained for the next five years as adopters passed him over for younger, more energetic cats. But three months ago, Ducky’s life changed for the better. […]
Ah, the Fourth of July. Most of us associate the holiday with patriotism, barbecues and a day off. For your cat, however, the Fourth might be one of the most dreaded days of the year. If your cat runs for cover at the first sound of fireworks, she’s not alone – fireworks can be stressful […]
It’s become a common sight in veterinary offices throughout the U.S. in recent years: A concerned client rushes in, cradling a newly-adopted cat or kitten who is lethargic, weak and near death. After ruling out a list of common ailments, the veterinarian asks about diet, and that’s when it all begins to make sense. The […]
Like most Maine Coons, Dawntreader Texas Calboy is regal: thick tufts of hair fill out his large body, giving him a look that seems more big cat than housecat. His bushy tail, a trademark of the breed, frames his crouching form, lending an imposing look to the gentle giant as he poses on a log […]
