With Governor Larry Hogan’s signature, Maryland become the second U.S. state to ban veterinarians from performing cruel and unnecessary declawing of cats. In July of 2019, New York became the first state to outlaw the practice of declawing cats unless medically necessary, and although Florida and Massachusetts have considered similar laws under consideration for several years, Maryland […]
Just because your cat lives indoors doesn’t mean they can’t have a happy and full life! There are plenty of ways to ensure your home provides the exercise, entertainment, and stimulation your feline friend needs. Start Early If you adopt your cat as a kitten, that’s when it’s time to start keeping him indoors at
Easter can be a fun holiday for your entire family and of course that includes the cat, too! However, because there are a few extra potential hazards and likely sources of stress for our four-legged best friends during this festive day, it’s important that you keep them safe. To have only the happiest of Easters
Is your cat bored, lazy, or just plain disinterested? Has your feline friend grown tired of the same old furry mice and barely raises a paw when you enter a room? Not to worry, we’ve compiled this list of totally cool fun and games that are sure to get even the most forlorn felines out
Anyone who shares their home with a furry feline is battling cat hair — on our clothes, our furniture, and swirling around in bundles on the floor. These are tried and true ways of removing cat hair from just about everywhere: Cat Hair On Your Clothes They say, “No outfit is complete without cat hair,”
Spring is around the corner and that means the insects are arriving as well. If you have cats, you know well the challenges of keeping your sensitive feline flea-free. Cats are notoriously sensitive to any chemical products and you should never use anything on your cat that isn’t approved by your veterinarian. Let’s look at
When you’re a cat person, you want your four-legged friend around you all the time. Whether they’re perched on the back of the couch or snuggled up next to you in bed, a cuddly cat can be a huge source of comfort. But, even if your cat is standoffish and you often don’t know where
If you share your heart and home with cats with arthritis, you know the heartbreak of watching them hurt, but not being able to provide much relief. Finally, there’s help! The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug aimed at managing pain and treating osteoarthritis in cats. It’s also the first approved
Why does it always seem like you find those disgusting hairballs with the bottom of your bare foot? Let’s face it – hairballs are gross. Cats get them from licking their coats and swallowing the fur. That hair builds up into a wad in their stomach and is promptly vomited back up. But, fear not!
Have you ever seen your cat go bonkers chasing that red dot across the floor? It’s pretty entertaining. But have you heard that laser pointers are bad for cats? This article will answer the burning question: are laser pointers a purrfect plaything, or should we keep the red dot safely stashed away? Are laser pointers
