Cancer in Cats It’s no secret that cat cancer is on the rise.  While the cancer industry is a multi-billion dollar one, there are lots of corporations out there, including Big Pharma, veterinary oncologists, and even major commercial pet food companies that would stand to lose these profits if peoples’ pets didn’t need them anymore.  […]

Do your cat’s eyes ever water? Or do you notice that your cat has tear stains in the corners of her eyes? Perhaps you’ve never really given it much thought or just assumed some cats have this. Just go buy some tear stain remover…after all, they make this product for both cats and dogs!

The Best Wet Cat Food:  Oh My Gravy! Just like with a Thanksgiving dinner, gravy makes everything better, right?  Savory, thick sauce with just the right amount of seasonings… Yum!!!  If you regularly feed your cat dry food and then offer them a nice juicy entree with lots of gravy they probably can’t get enough.  […]

Cats With Allergies Has your cat ever developed an allergy of some kind?  Perhaps you’ve noticed red patches of skin or areas where the fur is gone.  Or maybe your cat won’t stop licking and scratching himself?  Clearly something is wrong!  As cat parents the first thing we do is usually wait and see what […]

Indoor vs outdoor cats I grew up in the country, and we didn’t give a second thought to letting our kitties outside.  They loved finding sunny places to nap, chasing bugs, birds and squirrels, and spending time in nature.  We had a few neighborhood dogs that would come around and try to stir up trouble, […]

Cat health:  Has your cat been through a traumatic experience? Unless you’ve been living under a rock this past week you’ve probably been watching the news coverage of Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath along the Texas coast.  I live in Houston, and I can only describe the devastation of flooding as inconceivable.  It is simply […]

One of the premises of optimal health for cats revolves around feeding them a biologically appropriate diet. If you think about it, it’s really no different for people! If we eat junk food, fried foods, sugar, sodas, fast food and processed foods all the time, there’s really no amount of supplements that can out-do the bad diet.

How do you find a lost cat? When you suddenly become aware that your cat is missing it can strike terror and fear into your heart.  If you happen to be in the middle of the Colorado Rockies when it happens where do you even begin looking?  If you have ever tried finding a lost […]

It flies like a bird, crawls like a bug, has legs, wings, fur, and tails. If my cats could speak English they would say OMG!!!! Meanwhile mom and dad are laughing as the cats chase, jump, somersault and pounce on the colorful toy at the end of the wand.

Baggage. We all carry it with us, and many times it’s often overlooked. However, events and situations that affected us while we were very young often shape our behaviors and attitudes throughout our lives. This may come as a surprise, but guess what? It happens with cats, too! Cat behavioral problems and physical health issues can be related to untreated emotional issues.