According to WebMD, several years ago, Lynette Ackman of Chicago began making food at home for her five rescue cats. She had tried kibble and canned food to treat one’s inflammatory bowel disease and another’s diabetes, but it wasn’t until she adopted a raw diet of rabbit and fowl that their health dramatically improved, she [...]
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Isn’t there something fulfilling about watching your cat hop around, pupils dilated, paws flailing, maybe drooling slightly – as you withhold the treat for just a moment longer? It’s those moments of anticipation that make giving treats to my cat so much fun. If you love sharing treats with your cat as much as I [...]
Did you know that 36% of all species on earth are at risk of extinction (IS Foundation)? Did you know that many of the world’s 60 billion farm animals are not treated humanely? Can they be saved? Join the World Animal Day on the 4th of October and speak up for those who have no [...]
Cats with a little extra “fluff” to them are far from rare in our culture. Nearly everyone is familiar with the expression “fat cats” and even the beloved Garfield had a love of lasagna and being lazy. Although the thought of a cat a little on the heavier side can be endearing or even novelty [...]
It is time to celebrate our black cats and kittens! August 17th is National Black Cat appreciation day. Black cats have gotten quite a reputation over the years. Whether a symbol of bad luck, omens, misfortune, or even witchcraft, it is time we give black cats a new reputation. The history of this day comes [...]
When my 1.5 year old Chinese Shar-pei, Ruffles, began to have steadily elevating kidney values, we knew something had to change. Some Shar-pei have a hereditary disease called Familial Shar-pei Fever, which attacks the liver and kidneys, leading to a shortened lifespan. Unfortunately, that included our pei-by, Ruffles. Having dealt with kidney issues in our [...]
Hygiene is an important attribute to our quality of life and your pet is no different. Good hygiene translates to better health and overall well-being. Not to mention, if your pet has bad hygiene, it can make it hard for you to have a good relationship. It can lead to health risks for you and [...]
Hurricane season in Florida starts June 1st and goes through November 30th. While summer break can be fun, it is often paired with the occasional fear of a severe storm and the impact it can have. As we enter hurricane season, we recognize the importance of preparing ourselves in the case of a hurricane with [...]
Everyone knows at least one person in their life who has been affected by cancer. It can be detrimental to a family and a very delicate subject to address. No one wants to think of the possibility of it happening to them, let alone their pet. We often like to believe that what we see [...]
