Cat Tips

Understand your cats more and read insightful tips on how to make the best food choices, solve problems like litterbox issues and health concerns, and more.
pet chronic pain
Dog Tips

Is Your Pet Suffering From This Hidden Mystery Pain?

Our pets are hardwired to minimize discomfort and hide their pain, it can be difficult to tell when they are hurting. Know the eight signs of chronic pain, the best ways to manage it, and some of the conditions that can cause pain, including this common, frequently undiagnosed source.
6 min read
cats and milk
Cat Tips

Cats and Milk: A Wives’ Tale or Good Practice?

Since the 19th century, artists have drawn cats drinking from bowls of milk, but is it a good idea in real life? Should you give your kitty milk, even if she enjoys it? Here is what you need to know about a myth that just won’t go away - feeding cow's milk to cats.
5 min read
pet minor injuries and illnesses
Dog Tips

8 Quick Fixes for Everyday Emergencies

Did you know that not every minor injury or illness requires a trip to the veterinarian? With the right tools on hand, you can help your pet overcome digestive issues, a low blood sugar attack, cuts and scrapes, bee stings, and nail injuries.
4 min read
how to exercise your indoor cat
Cat Tips

Creative Strategies to Get Your Indoor Cat Moving

Your indoor kitty doesn't have the freedom that she would in the wild, so it's up to you to bring out her natural behaviors to help her get the exercise and mental stimulation she needs. Here are ways to interact with your cat - and strategies to inspire her to play and exercise on her own.
5 min read
pet owner financial assistance
Cat Tips

Feeling Squeezed by Inflation? These 6 Resources Can Help

Many pet owners are feeling the effects of rising prices, and some are making decisions that may not be in their pets' best interests. If you're feeling the pinch, check out these resources that may help you provide the pet food, supplies and veterinary care your pet needs.
5 min read
inviting your pets to your holiday table
Dog Tips

Inviting Your Pets to Your Holiday Table

Thanksgiving usually means mouth-watering aromas wafting through the house, with pets eagerly awaiting bits of food to drop to the floor. Instead of depriving your cat or dog of the holiday festivities, why not prepare some dishes with them in mind? Here are 15 ideas to get you started.
5 min read
feline vaccination guidelines
Cat Tips

What You Need to Know About Vaccinating Your Cat

There was a significant change in 2020 to feline vaccination guidelines, and it's one I don't agree with. I believe their focus is all wrong, and following their recommendations could put your cat at significant risk of one of the worst side effects of vaccines - a tumor that requires amputation.
5 min read
fluorouracil toxicity in dogs
Dog Tips

Be Aware, This Human Medication Could Kill Your Pet

If your cat/dog ingested even the tiniest bit of this, by licking your skin after you apply it or if they were to puncture the tube with their teeth, it would likely be deadly. Death can occur in as little as six hours after exposure, so take precautions now if this medication is in your home.
4 min read
cat sleeping position
Cat Tips

Decoding Your Cat’s Favorite Sleeping Positions

Cats have more than 20 different ways they can sleep, and some of these positions can be downright perplexing to their owners. What's your feline thinking when she curls up on your head or chest at night, and which sleeping position may be a red flag that something is wrong?
5 min read