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Cats are very picky eaters. To some extent, that’s not even their fault: cats belong to a category called “obligate carnivores,” which means that their digestive systems can largely only process proteins, fats, and carbohydrates taken from animal sources. So while cats are perfectly willing and able to drink milk from cows (although, like most adult mammals, they’re lactose intolerant), soy milk and almond milk offer them much less nutritionally. So while dogs can potentially survive on a completely vegetarian diet, for cats this is nearly impossible. Read More

Often we think of cats as relaxed and somewhat lazy, like their lasagna-loving-cartoon-cat-representative. But the truth is that cats can be very energetic and active. Cats are nocturnal creatures, so much of their outgoing behavior goes on at night. They can also be active during daytime hours while you are at work. If you’re lucky, and with a little bit of work, you can engage your cat with play while you are at home. Try laser-light pointers, tossing the toy mouse around, rolling a ball, or using the ever-popular fishing pole activity. You’ll soon come to see just how energetic most cats can be. Read More

Anyone who owns a cat knows how awesome they can be! Cats require minimal care as they are pretty self-contained. They don’t need to be walked or let out to use the bathroom and you can feel confident that your shoes will not suffer a beating if you leave them alone for 24 hours. Read More

If I were to mention “cats” and “fish” together, you probably think of two things. Read More

Cats are one of the most popular pets in the world. They are funny, independent, serene, and not a little bit crazy at times. All off these traits and emotions wrapped up into one pet makes for an exciting adventure! Some people love to snuggle with these fluffy balls of fur, while some prefer their cats to be less on the fuzzy side. Let’s face it, no one really loves cat hair sticking to the seat of their pants, floating through the air when Felix goes on a scratching spree, or sitting atop your cupcake after Miss Kitty spent the afternoon watching you bake; up close. Though there are many people who take the fur with the good and buy stock in lint rollers, some might not be ready for such mess. Read More

Thanksgiving is over and one thing is for certain: it’s beginning to look a lot like Cat-mas! As the holiday decorations light up the night and the department stores are going for broke to bring you just what everyone needs this season, those of us who love our cats are in search of a few good gifts. Read More

A growing population of cats are developing diabetes mellitus, which is the inability to produce enough insulin to balance blood sugar or glucose levels. There are serious health problems that can come as a result of the disease including dehydration, weight loss, vomiting, reduced appetite, depression, impaired motor function, coma, or even death. Diabetes in felines is not something to be taken lightly, and the responsibility falls on the owner to monitor and prevent diabetes in their loved one. Read More

If your cat is having hard time adjusting to a new food or is getting sick after they eat this could be due to a food allergy. It is fairly common in cats to have intolerances or allergies to certain foods or ingredients present in their foods, just like humans. Behind fleas and inhalant allergies food is the most common allergy in cats and dogs. Read More

It is common problem that cats are picky with the food that you are feeding them and can result in improper nutrition for your feline friend. There are a few different reasons why your cat may be steering clear of your meal choices for them and they aren’t all because you picked the wrong food. With all of our pets there is a presence of natural instinct that we must acknowledge. Cats feed a certain way in the wild and those tendencies carry over into their domestic lives. Adding some of the elements of the wild to how they are feeding can be an easy Read More

Animal lovers frequently open their homes to multiple types of animals. We have all seen some bad situations where cats and dogs are in the same vicinity, it can get aggressive. Luckily, we have also seen some beautiful friendships between a cat and a dog develop and they are the best. There are a few main factors to consider when integrating a cat and dog together. The first interactions are extremely important in how the relationship will develop. General concerns surrounding aggression, how and where they eat and territory in this house will need to be addressed from the get go. Read More