In the days of my youth (she said, puffing away on her mahogany pipe), I would roam amidst the Pennsylvania foliage with reckless abandon. That is, until one day, my knee swelled up like a water balloon. It was The Lymes. And no, they never found the tick what done it to me, which may […]
Did you know that cats can experience anxiety? It’s true! Just like us, a traumatic experience or genetics or kittenhood experiences can shape the way an adult cat feels about the world. Isolate a kitten and you’ll have a feral cat. If a cat is abused with a cat carrier, they may have panic attacks […]
A few nights ago my cat Jax was hanging out on my lap when suddenly he got up, stalked over to the wall, and began staring at a spot about six feet off the floor with an intensity reserved for Atlanta fans in the last twenty minutes of this year’s super bowl. I couldn’t see […]
Ever loved a disabled kitty? Chances are you have! Many special needs cats have become Internet celebrities, with fans all over the globe. Perhaps the most famous is Lil BUB! Lil BUB was born with several genetic abnormalities – from being a “perma-kitten” with dwarfism to being the only cat with osteopetrosis (a rare bone […]
The state of New Jersey may join parts of California and Europe in banning the procedure of declawing cats. If passed, the law would fine veterinarians and the people that seek out the procedure upwards of $1,000 in legal fees and possibly up to 6 months jail time. Violators would also face a civil penalty […]
Humans have 32 teeth and cats have 30. Every one of them should be brushed regularly – just like ours. Uh, I hear you thinking. Easier said than done! Right? I’ll admit it sounds tricky. However, learning to brush your cat’s teeth at home is necessary to keep your furry friends healthy. Sound ridiculous? It’s […]
