We all know how difficult it can be to tell if our cats aren’t feeling sick. Unlike a person who will tell you what’s wrong, cats not only can’t tell you verbally but often try to hide the signs of illness. Today we have a guest post from the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical …
On Friday we decided to evacuate and move to a hotel in our area. The projected track of Hurricane Harvey has been more unpredictable than any hurricane I’ve ever seen and, with our location beside a creek (and no way out other than driving across that creek), we decided to evacuate. Although we often travel …
From purrs that communicate contentment to meows that signify a need for attention, cats have numerous vocalizations that explain their wants. However, our feline friends also rely on a variety of non-vocal means to relay their emotions and opinions. In the latest episode of Simon’s Cat Logic cartoonist Simon Tofield of Simon’s Cat fame and …
Yesterday I was out on a walk and returned to sit on the couch with Ochi. After about five minutes, I looked down at my leg and saw an insect walking up my pants…a tick! Even though it’s still winter, our warm weather is already bringing out the ticks, and I know that fleas won’t …
As pet parents we’ve all been a bit perplexed at times by the sight of our indoor cat stalking ‘prey.’ Why would a feline with access to food still feel that internal hunger to hunt? Simon’s Cat creator Simon Tofield and Cat Behavior Expert Nicky Trevorrow chase down the answer in a new Simon’s Cat …
We’ve all watched the old movie scenes where the unconscious boxer or the woman who has fainted is brought back with a whiff of an ammonia capsule. And we’re all familiar with the pungent odor of ammonia floor cleaners, used to strip away coats of wax–but, even diluted with water, filling the air with the …
Are you considering adding a kitten to your cat household? Congratulations! Get your kitten and your resident cat off on the right paw. If you’re wondering how to introduce a kitten to a cat, we’ve got 10 easy steps you can take to safely accomplish this meet and greet and begin their new relationship. Here …
As you know, last week we adopted Ochi from the Town Lake location of Austin Pets Alive. The shelter is almost an hour’s drive from our home and, for the Austin portion of the drive, involves quite a bit of traffic. If you’ve never adopted from a shelter before, you may not realize that you …