As you know, in late May Lucky was hospitalized for bladder stone surgery. After numerous vet visits and an emergency room vet overnight stay, he went to a specialty vet hospital about 40 minutes from our house where he was hospitalized for three nights before surgery as they stabilized him and one night after surgery. …
Are you adding a new cat or kitten to your household–and wondering how to introduce a cat to your dog? Like introducing a new cat to resident cats, it’s a process you want to take slowly so that everyone gets off on the right paw. Even more than introducing the new cat to other cats, …
Why cats don’t always respond when called, and what you can do about it? Today we have a guest post from Jessi Klein, the co-creator of Find Cat Names, about a topic many of us have considered: why don’t some cats come when their names are called? Science has confirmed something cat owners have known …
Are you considering a trip with your cat? Don’t forget, “trips” don’t necessarily have to fall into the category of dream vacation; they can also include move to a new home, a drive to the vet’s office, a freedom ride home from the shelter or even an evacuation in the event of an emergency. Be …
Selecting a good cat sitter is just as important as picking a good babysitter; you want someone who is reliable, trustworthy, and competent–and good with your cat. If you have the name of a potential pet sitter, step one is to invite them over for an interview. You wouldn’t hire someone at your place of …
We feed our cats a commercial diet as well as commercial treats…but we also occasionally love to cook treats or give them a taste of food we’re preparing for us. From a bit of chicken to a little scrambled eggs, our cats enjoy having a bit of variety in their diets, too! But before you …
We’re all wanting to save money on cat supplies, whether on our own cat’s favorite food and litter brands or on products that we’re purchasing for donations. Here’s a rundown of some of our favorite techniques for saving money–without sacrificing quality–on your favorite brands of cat food, cat litter, prescriptions and other cat supplies! 10 …
We all worry about cat food, treat, and medication recalls — but what if you open a container and suspect that there’s a problem, even though there’s no recall? Or you feed your cat some food and he becomes sick? You can directly report your potential problem to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). …