Crucial Cat Tips & Strategies from Head to Tail

Cat Tips

The Secret to Helping Your Cat Live a Long, Healthy Life

It's not unusual for well-cared for cats to live into their late teens and 20s, as the diseases they are likely to encounter are primarily lifestyle related. There are eight ways you can help increase the odds of your cat living a long, healthy life - how many of them are you doing now?

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Dog Tips

The Barbaric Procedure Your Dog Should Never Have to Endure

Some dog owners remain steadfast about the 'need' to perform this procedure. But it is a cruel and inhumane procedure that leads to lifetime afflictions - chronic gagging, compromised airway access, and more. And it destroys your dog's ability to 'talk' to you.

Special Species

Be Aware: This Landscape Plant Can Kill Pets in Minutes

It grows wild and is a popular landscape plant, yet many people are unaware of its lethalness to pets and humans. It entered the spotlight just a few months ago when it was deliberately used to poison Rosie, a dog, and Cowboy, a horse.

Cat Tips

This Mistake Could Rob You of Precious Years With Your Cat

You may consider it normal, even cute. And it may be a sign of your amazing generosity and love. But this mistake could rob you of years with your precious cat. And all it takes is a few tweaks to greatly improve your cat's longevity, comfort, and health. Get started today.

Dog Tips

Is a Thyroid Problem Causing Your Pet's Wasting or Obesity?

Dogs and cats typically exhibit opposite symptoms when experiencing thyroid issues. One will waste away despite eating more, and the other will stack on extra inches without an increase in appetite or caloric intake. Both can be serious, so know the signs for each.

Dog Tips

When to Say 'No' to Steroids

Wildly overprescribed by veterinarians, steroids can do more harm than good and put your pet at risk for irreversible side effects, even with short-term use. In one study, 90% of dogs showed side effects after only two weeks. Be wary if your vet recommends steroids for any of these conditions.

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Cat Tips

The Fattening Feeding Mistake Many Cat Owners Make

The majority of cats in the US are now obese and many are also developing diabetes. Both conditions are related to this common feeding mistake that can lead to chronic inflammation and degenerative disease. Here’s the best way to help your kitty get back on the path to good health.

Cat Tips

'Why Does My Cat Scoot?'

While it's much more common to see a dog drag his backside across the floor, kitties will occasionally scoot, too. With cats, however, it's not normal behavior. Know the four reasons why a cat may scoot - all of which indicate a necessary visit to the veterinarian.

Cat Tips

Cool Cats: Chillin' With the Power of Music

If pleasant music can make plants grow taller, cows give more milk and even improve motor skills and cognitive function in humans recovering from a stroke, can music also calm cats in their most stressful moments, which arguably might be the tension-filled ride to visit the vet?

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