VCA Canada, a national chain of veterinary clinics, is banning a long-standing surgical procedure from their practice that’s often described as cruel and inhumane — declawing cats. This is a huge move by VCA Canada, who runs 93 clinics in B.C, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Quebec where the practice of declawing cats is still permitted […]
CatCon, the biggest cat-centric, pop culture event in the world, announced their talent roster and a full list of seminars and workshops for their fifth anniversary, June 29th and 30th at the Pasadena Convention Center, in Pasadena, CA. Recently named one of USA Today’s Reader’s Ten Best Emerging Festivals of 2019, this year’s convention promises to be the best ever, with more celebricats,
When a farmer called police to report a tiger in his cow shed threatening to devour his pregnant bovines, police and first responders faced off against the fierce animal for 45-minutes before realizing it was actually a stuffed animal. Scottish farmer, Bruce Grubb, was throwing a housewarming party Saturday night when he noticed an unwelcomed
Stokes Healthcare Inc. is recalling certain packages of Pilocarpine 0.1% Ophthalmic Solution due to excess preservative in the product, that could lead to potential irreversible eye damage. Stokes Healthcare Inc. is voluntarily recalling 1 lot of 81 units of Pilocarpine 0.1% Ophthalmic Solution, to the consumer and veterinarian office levels. The ophthalmic solution has been found
Lake Oswego, Oregon resident Steve Munt is on a mission to send his late cat where to cat has gone before – he plans to send has ashes into orbit around Earth in a satellite. Munt runs a popular Twitter account for his cats with a following of over 12,000 people. If his beloved cat
Animal lovers in Alberta, Canada, will be thrilled with this monumental news! The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) recently met to vote on two resolutions that would have a significant impact on the welfare of cats and dogs. The first resolution obligates veterinarians and staff to report cases of animal abuse and neglect and to take
Virginia lawmakers have officially passed “Tommie’s Law,” making animal cruelty a felony in the state. Just ten days after a pit bull was found tied to a pole, doused in accelerant, and set on fire at Richmond’s Abner Clay Park, Virginia lawmakers passed a bill that makes animal cruelty a felony charge in the state.
If you don’t already know, East coast’s biggest, feline friendliest cat convention is being held Catsbury Park in Asbury, NJ this April 2019. A jaw-dropping line up of entertainment and educational seminars is scheduled for feline lovers to devour in two full days of cat ecstasy. This year at Catsbury Park, there will be comedians,
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is notifying consumers of a recall of raw turkey pet food from Woody’s Pet Food Deli due to Salmonella contamination. This recall is being issued after product samples collected by the MDA tested positive for Salmonella. Sampling was begun after the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) identified a human
Let’s get ready to SNUUUUGGGLLLLLE!! We’re just days away from the Hallmark Channel’s first annual Cat Bowl! Wouldn’t you rather see kitties battle it out on the gridiron, than a bunch of sweaty men in tights? Hallmark Channel announces the first-ever annual “Cat Bowl,” part of the network’s core philanthropic effort ADOPTION EVER AFTER, which uses
