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 [...]
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.
I find reading old books about cat health and cat care fascinating. For example, The cat; its points: and management in health and disease (1908), found via the Internet Archive. This book, besides the usual information about cat breeds, nutrition and cleaning, goes into great detail discussing building an outdoor cattery.
Housing, or the [...]
The New York Times, in an article that looks at the increase of single men owning cats (Sorry, Fido, It’s Just a Guy Thing), seems amazed that straight single men can own and actually care about their cats.
Mr. Fulrath is one of a growing number of single — and yes, heterosexual — men who seem [...]
(Pictured above: Penny. She is a Sponsor Cat. Picture courtesy of North Shore Animal League America)
October the First, or “Catober the First” as it has been named by North Shore Animal League America, is a day to celebrate the universal birthday of all rescue cats, everywhere. As you can imagine, most animals come into shelters [...]
Take Care of Your Cat has another update in the story of Prince Chunk (see Prince Chunk’s Adoption Follow-up and Prince(ss) Chunk and the Issue of Cat Weight. One of our contributors, Jenn, emailed a complaint to the the Camden County Animal Shelter about the contact and custody issues that surrounded the cat’s adoption [...]
You may remember the story that we highlighted a few weeks ago on Prince Chunk, a the 44 pound cat from Camden, New Jersey. I mentioned at the time that the cat had found a home and a family to adopt him.
But apparently there have been complications in the adoption of Prince Chunk, as [...]
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 [...]
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