While the following does not exclusively pertain to cats, it is of vital importance, especially as the United States braces for Hurricane Gustav. In a follow-up to what Jenn previously discussed in Prepare For Hurricane Gustav: Support HSUS Disaster Relief, and what I discussed in Pet Disaster Preparedness I feel it’s important to point out [...]
After Ashley’s post on preparing your pet for a disaster, unfortunately Hurricane Gustav is heading right for New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. I am hopeful that both people and pets will be able to evacuate and that those who do not or can not fair better than last time. However, I am also doubtful [...]
We all know accidents happen, and we should be prepared, but what happens when your cat is injured? Though it is vital to always contact a vet in medical emergencies, first aid kits are important to have on hand for minor injuries. From the book “Essential Cat: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Cat”, [...]
As part of an on-going section from the book “Essential Cat: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Cat”, I will explore the necessary preparation a family must make before and after bringing a new cat home. After you have decided to get a cat, whether it is the first cat or an addition to [...]
We like to highlight everyday items that you that you might not assume to be harmful to your cat (see Dangerous Plants for Cats and Feed Your Cat the Correct Human Foods) in the hopes of raising awareness of these dangers. The following, from Baldness Drug has Cats Licked, while it makes sense it would [...]
This is part one of what I hope to be a regular section on this website. Recently, I bought a book entitled “Essential Cat: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Cat” by Caroline Davis. The book, I must say is fantastic. It has all sorts of tips and guides on different aspects of cat [...]
Pet health care costs, much like human health care costs, have been rising. According to an NPR story, Cost of Health Care for Pets Soars, an average pet checkup costs $135, and cat only households spend about $244 on veterinarian expenses per year. On a related note there was a short op-ed piece in the [...]
[Photo Originally Appeared on North Shore Animal League's Wesbite] Penny is a beautiful cat who was adopted into a loving home a few months ago from North Shore Animal League America. You see, Penny originally came to North Shore as a tiny kitten and was nursed back to health and adopted shortly after. However, after [...]
When feeding your cat human food it is important to know what is best for thier diet. From Keep Your Cat Happy in the McAlster News: “The ASPCA recommends some healthy alternatives to store-bought treats. Some human foods are not appropriate for cats, but given in moderation, you can feed rice, small bits of string [...]
My husband and I take great joy in fostering kittens from North Shore Animal League. It is emotionally rewarding and gives us an opportunity to socialize kittens, so they have a better chance of finding forever homes. Besides, who doesn’t like playing with kittens? A few years ago, before North Shore was a part of [...]
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