Not to be confused with the dreaded Cat Scratch Fever, cat scratch disease is generally not serious for otherwise healthy people, but can’t be for those with weakened immune systems. The symptoms may involve a sore or blister at the site of the bite, and swelling of the lymph nodes.
As it is known by many [...]
Most cat owners don’t think of dental health as one of the many aspects that are involved in taking care of your cat. But just like for humans, tooth problems can be painful and very expensive. Therefore preventative care is essential. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), “To address the significance of [...]
A study published in the journal Veterinary Record finds cat owners more educated than dog owners.
People with cats are more likely to have university degrees than those with dogs, according to a scientific survey of pet ownership.
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Researchers at the University of Bristol say that the superior intelligence of cat [...]
Seattle’s NPR station recently ran a story about the closing down of King County’s animal shelters.
King County At Loss To Fund Animal Shelters
For months King County has been planning to leave the animal shelter business. But there’s still no plan for where to place the county’s stray and abused animals. Cities are accused of not [...]
It is 4:00 AM, and you have been tossing and turning for hours, trying to get at least a few hours of sleep before getting up at 6:30 AM to go to work. After using the bathroom 5 times, watching multiple episodes of The Office on youtube and drinking a large bourbon, you finally drift [...]
There has been a considerable backlash in the UK as Pet owners face a code of practice that gives them guidelines for how to treat their cats, dogs, and horses. Judging from some of the comments on the BBC website, they view these guidelines as patronizing and the result of a “nanny state”:
When you love your pets, it’s good to know you have a partner in safeguarding their health – your veterinarian. Now you can honor your favorite veterinarian through the “Thank Your Vet for a Healthy Pet®” contest, sponsored by Morris Animal Foundation (MAF), Hill’s Pet Nutrition and BowTie Inc., publishers of Veterinary Practice News, DOG FANCY and CAT FANCY magazines. The nationwide short-essay contest honors America’s veterinarians for their skill, dedication and commitment to ensuring that pets are healthier, happier and living longer.
If you need to buy a Christmas present for an angry neighbor who is tired of cats making a mess of his garden, and a traditional fence just wont cut it, then this product form Contech might be what you are looking for.
Catnip (also know as Catmint, Catnep, Catrup, Catswort, Field Balm, Field Wort, Nepeta cataria)
As cat owners know, some cats go crazy over catnip, while others could care less about it. It has actually been shown that up 30% of cats don’t respond to catnip, and kittens will not response to it until there are [...]
This is truly bizarre.
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