Do You Have Feline Behavior Problems In Your Household? Cats are very emotional creatures, and they know just how to get our attention!  Sometimes we label their methods as “bad,” but perhaps we need to take a closer look and try to understand the “why.”  Many cats are actually re-homed when cat parents are at […]

When vomiting in cats is more than just fur balls Cat parents all recognize that familiar sound when our cat is about to throw up:  gluck, gluck, gluck…  It’s certainly not a fun experience for the cat or the person having to clean up the mess.  Especially when it happens in the middle of the […]

Sometimes cats get sick and there’s no obvious cause.  One minute your kitty seems fine, and the next, well, not so good.  It’s a terrible, helpless feeling not being able to understand what’s wrong.  Being a vigilant cat parent and noticing a change in behavior, eating, or litter box habits is crucial when it comes […]

Have you ever given much thought to how or when you became a cat lover?  Was there a particular incident, encounter or fond memory that solidified your passion for cats?  I can.  I have to give credit to my father for this.  My love for cats is part of the legacy he passed down to […]

Several years ago I went to a workshop to learn about essential oils and first aid for people and pets.  In fact, one of the teachers was a holistic veterinarian.   It was the first time I got the nitty gritty on what essential oils were, how they’re made, how to determine quality, and most importantly, […]

Meet Yuri.  She’s an adorable 15 month old tabby kitty who lives in Melbourne, Australia.  Her mom, Anna, adopted her from a local shelter when she about 3 months old.  Shortly after she was diagnosed with an ear infection.  It wasn’t long after that she started to itch and scratch her ears and eye areas, even developing feline acne.  Thus began a year long journey of vet visits and numerous attempts to treat Yuri’s symptoms. 

I got a message this week from a friend who is about to adopt a new kitten, and she asked me what kind of food I recommend.  It made me realize that there’s a lot of confusion out there about the best diet for kittens.  With so many pet food manufacturers and veterinarians peddling “kitten food” and “kitten formulas” it can be challenging to decipher what your kitten truly needs.  

Fleas, chemicals and cats The seasons are changing, and before we know it summer will be upon us.  Our cats love to soak up the sun and bask in the summer heat in our courtyard.  In fact, it’s Rocket’s favorite past time!  Fortunately they aren’t exposed to fleas and ticks like other cats who may […]

I was reading a newsletter and it made me stop and think about what I have available in case an emergency arose with one of my cats.  Honestly, cat emergencies are not at the forefront of my mind on a daily basis.  In fact, I’m not a very reactionary person to begin with.  I tend to be more calm under pressure and think things through.  It’s always a good idea to be prepared though.  When it comes to first aid kits for cats there are some items every cat parent should have on hand.  

Over-vaccination is rampant in today’s society because profits are put before pets.  As a cat parent it’s absolutely critical you educate yourself about vaccinations.  I’ve been watching the documentary series The Truth About Pet Cancer this week, and an entire episode was dedicated to the truth about vaccines.  Before you cart your cat off to the vet in programmed compliance to the reminder postcard your vet sent you, here’s what you need to know about vaccines for cats.