Homeless cats need extra TLC in winter
Winter can be a happy time of year when you are cuddled up with your kitties enjoying a cup of cocoa by the fire. But for an outside cat, life is harsh. It is...
Category: Safety Tips for Cats
Keep cats safe at Christmas
The festive season presents its own set of perils for pets, as owners can forget to keep their wits about them when revelling in Christmas cheer. From tinsel to fairy lights, chocolate to over-indulgent...
Tinsel, a hazardous holiday decoration
Tinsel is often a very attractive toy for cats. After all, its shiny, it dangles, and its something new in their environment. Few cats can pass it up. Cats and tinsel can be an expensive...
Keep your cats safe this Holiday Season
Holiday foods we enjoy cooking and eating can be a problem for your cat. Rich, fatty foods, like gravy or grease, can cause problems ranging from stomach upsets to pancreatitis, which is an inflammation of the...
Does your cat need a collar?
The first thing to consider is whether your cat really needs to wear a collar. Some people need to attach magnetic or electronic keys to a collar in order to give the cat access...
Halloween safety tips!
Halloween is a fun-filled holiday for children and adults. However, for a household cat, it can be a stressful, frightening, and even dangerous holiday. Remember, your pet depends on you to protect him, so please...
Avoid heatstroke conditions
Avoid heatstroke conditions. Cats are very susceptible to heatstroke in excessive heat conditions due to their small body weight and comparatively high surface area. Heatstroke is a fever brought on by the failure of...
Cool Your Cat Down in the Summer
A cat that becomes overheated in summer can suffer from dehydration, shallow breathing, and can even get heatstroke. Keeping your cat cool is an important part of ensuring that he/she enjoys a safe and...
Cats during summer vacations
Cats become very attached to places so if you are going away, try to find a responsible person to care for, and meet all of your cat’s welfare needs within his/her familiar home. Remember to leave...
Heat-related illnesses can lead to death
When summer sets in, heat-related illnesses are usually seen affecting humans. But many people ignore the fact that intense heat gravely affects pets, as the number of abandoned pets increases during summer, animal welfare...
