29 Oct Happy National Cat Day!
Today is National Cat Day, an annual event to raise awareness about stray and homeless cats. To learn more about ways to help cats in need near you, check out these resources, courtesy of the Newsweek website. ...
01 Oct New Study Proves Cats are Strongly Attached to their Human Caregivers
A new research study published in the journal Current Biology has come to a conclusion that cat owners have known all along—cats form strong emotional bonds with their humans! The authors point out that although studies on canine behavior and cognition far outnumber those on feline...
24 Sep New UK Animal Welfare Report Shows Sharp Decline in Pet Vaccinations
The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) is a UK charity that runs hospitals which provide free and low-cost veterinary care. Each year they produce a report on animal well-being known as the PAW Report. The latest PAW Report (click HERE for the full text) has...
15 Jul America’s Most Cat-Friendly Cities
We’ve heard a lot about what makes a city dog-friendly, such as amenities like parks and restaurants that welcome dogs. But what makes a city cat-friendly? Since we don’t normally take our cats out and about with us, are there other factors that make a place...
06 Jul The Genetics of White “Socks” in Our Pets
White paws, often called socks, are an endearing color marking in our pets. Socks are often seen in cats, but can also be found in dogs and other animals like horses and guinea pigs. Where do socks come from? According to a recent article in Popular...
21 May Video: Construction Workers Rescue Stowaway Kittens from Steel Column
Five tiny kittens made big news here in San Diego recently! Workers on a construction site were surprised to hear meows coming from a 60 foot steel column that had traveled hundreds of miles from Hayward to San Diego on a truck. After failing to coax...
25 Apr Spending on US Pets Reaches All-Time High in 2018
The American Pet Products Association recently released its latest pet industry spending numbers and reports that we spent a record-breaking $72.56 billion on our pets in 2018, up $3 billion from the 2017 figures. The survey found that millennial pet owners are driving the spending, with...
08 Jan Is Pet Insurance the Right Choice for You?
The start of a new year is the time when many us of make resolutions to take better care of our health. But what about our pets? Do your wellness plans for your best friend include getting pet health insurance? Many dog and cat owners consider...
03 Jan New California Pet Store Law Helps Shelter Animals
January 1, 2019 was the first day that a new animal welfare law went into effect here in California. Under this law (called the Pet Rescue and Adoption Act), pet stores cannot sell dogs, cats, or rabbits unless they are from animal shelters or rescue...
11 Dec “Cute Aggression” — Why We Want to Squeeze Adorable Baby Animals
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by a cute baby animal that you wanted to squeeze it or take a pretend bite out of it? Don’t worry you’re not weird…turns out there’s a scientific explanation for this feeling. It’s called cute aggression! A study published in...
27 Nov How to Encourage Good Scratching Habits in Cats
As more and more cat owners are realizing the risks and hazards of declawing and letting their cats roam outdoors, they are faced with the issue of unwanted cat scratching behavior in the house. Why do cats scratch and how can you encourage appropriate scratching? Here’s...
17 Sep Alternatives to Pilling a Cat
Many pets require daily medication—often in the form of pills—for chronic health problems. While it’s easy for most pet owners to sneak a pill into a dog’s food and treats, pilling a cat can be more of a challenge. There are some interesting alternatives to pills...
04 Aug Saturday August 18th is Clear the Shelters Day
Thinking about adding a new dog, cat, rabbit, or other companion animal to your family? Mark your calendar for the annual Clear the Shelters Day on Saturday August 18, 2018. Many local shelters will be waiving adoption fees on this day. Be sure to check with...
31 Jul Dental Problems in Flat-Faced Cat Breeds
There’s a lot of information out there about the health problems associated with flat muzzles (called brachycephaly) in certain dog breeds such as the Bulldog, Pug, and Shih Tzu. But did you know that flat-faced cats, especially the Persian and the Exotic Shorthair, also suffer...
24 Jul The 6 Cat Life Stages
The American Association of Feline Practitioners has outlined the 6 distinct cat life stages, and what cat owners can do to provide the best care for their cats at each stage of life, from kittenhood to geriatrics. Here’s a quick overview, and be sure to visit...
12 Jun What Kinds of Litter Do Cats Like Best?
Litter box issues, such as going outside of the box, are one of the most common cat behavior problems experienced by owners. Sometimes these problems are solved with an easy fix, like adding extra boxes in a multi-cat household, cleaning the box more often, or...
01 Jun June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month!
The warm weather means that kitten season is here! Kitten season is the time of year when unaltered cats allowed to roam outside will mate and produce litters of kittens. Sadly, many of these homeless kittens (and their moms) will end up in animal shelters. This...
17 May Interacting with Cats Benefits Children with Autism
Many studies have been done on the benefits of therapy and emotional support dogs for children with autism. A group of researchers wondered about the role of pet cats in helping children with autism. The findings of this study were published recently in the journal...
30 Apr Happy National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day!
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is observed each year on April 30th. This special day was created as a way to raise awareness about the many thousands of homeless pets that are waiting to get adopted from animal shelters and rescue groups around the country. Consider opening...
27 Mar Heartwarming Video: Rescue Dog Fosters Dozens of Kittens
Zuca was a pregnant stray when she was taken in by an animal welfare agency in Oregon. All her puppies were adopted, and eventually so was Zuca. This sweet pup became best friends with a cat named Stout in her new forever home. Sadly, Stout passed...
01 Mar The Feline Five: Scientists Outline Five Cat Personality Types
What kind of personality does your cat have? A large-scale study of 2,800 pet cats in Australia and New Zealand investigated the different personality traits of domestic cats. The researchers found that there are five distinct personality categories that most cats fall into. The “Feline Five”...