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.
ways to help your pet detox
Dog Tips

10 Top Ways to Help Your Pet Detox

Your pet's body stores toxins and when too many build up, vital organ systems can become damaged, and tumors and cysts can begin to grow. Don't let that happen to your pet — take these 10 steps now to help their body rid itself of accumulated toxins before it becomes overwhelmed.
— 9 min read
feline sense of smell
Cat Tips

The Remarkable Feline Sense of Smell: Better Than Dogs'?

Up until recently, we knew a lot about a cat's vision and hearing, but little about the workings of the feline nose. This in-depth study reveals how a unique dual-function nose helps cats adapt to their surroundings 100 times faster than some other types of noses.
— 5 min read
10 ragdoll cat facts
Cat Tips

Want a Pet to Hold and Cuddle? Consider These Giants

Although they can weigh as much as 20 pounds, that won't stop you from scooping her up and carrying her around or snuggling on the couch along with a good book. One of the most affectionate breeds you'll ever find, she'll love the cuddling just as much as you.
— 3 min read
chemical compounds in heat processed pet foods
Dog Tips

These Chemicals in Pet Food May Trigger Age-Related Disease

Biochemical compounds called advanced glycation end-products are present in heat-processed pet foods, and are linked to aging and disease. Now, a groundbreaking scientific study is in the works to evaluate the effect of these substances on the health of dogs.
— 3 min read
cat scooting
Cat Tips

Does Your Cat Show This Problematic Dog-Like Conduct?

Definitely not normal for cats and is a telltale sign of a problem - most likely one of these 4 things. One of them is a situation that could affect your own health, too. Here's the very first thing I'd do if it were my kitty. Even then, you'll probably need to enlist the help of your vet.
— 4 min read
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Cat Tips

5 Things to Do Now if Your Cat Won't Eat

When your cat stops eating, it's a big deal. Unlike dogs, a kitty not eating for as little as 16 hours can suffer from a life-threatening cascade in which her body starts sending cells to the liver to convert to energy. Don't wait until it is too late - do these five things now to entice her to eat.
— 6 min read
cat excessive hunger
Cat Tips

This Dietary Condition Can Starve Your Pets

If your cat especially suddenly develops a ravenous appetite, watch out, it could be any of these 12 conditions. And if you make the mistake that many owners do and just feed your pet more food, if it's this condition, she can literally starve to death. Please be aware of the signs.
— 4 min read
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