Just as over-exposure to the cold can be dangerous for cats, so can the heat. As the days become warmer and your kitty spends more time outside, cool spots for them to recharge will become harder and harder to find…. Read More
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Does my Cat Have Allergies?
Cat allergies are no joke. Just like their owners, cats sometimes develop food and environmental allergies. They might show unfavorable reactions to something they touched, breathed, or ate only hours or minutes after the contact. Allergens such as mold, dust,… Read More
Can Cats Hiccup?
Can Cats Hiccup? Hiccups are caused by contractions in an animal’s diaphragm. While we humans can experience hiccups frequently, is it the same for other animals? If you’ve noticed your cat spasming, you might be wondering if your feline friend… Read More
What to Do with Stray Cats
Unfortunately, stray cats are a part of life. Despite historic efforts to reduce the population of community strays, friendly or feral, they persist in nearly every neighborhood in America. You may be tempted to provide food and shelter to stray… Read More
Cat Breeding Season
In the next few weeks, cat breeding season will be fully underway. Some cats have likely already started breeding but the majority will wait until it’s a little warmer outside. Late February and early March will see the year’s highest… Read More
Bringing Home a New Cat
Thinking about introducing a new cat to your home? Cat people will tell you that one is not enough, but how do you make sure all of your cats will get along? Cats are very territorial, and the situation can… Read More
Your Cat’s Winter Coat
Your Cat’s Winter Coat After a mild start to the winter, it has been especially cold here in Maryland for the last few weeks. During this time, you might have noticed your cat’s coat becoming thicker and heavier. This is… Read More
Get Your Cat in a Cat Carrier
Prepare To Move With A Cat Moving homes is a big deal and can be very stressful. There are lots of considerations to make when choosing a new home, and as a part of your family, your cat should be… Read More
Toxic House Plants
In Maryland, winter is here. It’s been here only officially for a couple weeks, but the temperature has been low for over a month period that probably means you’ve brought in all of your potted plants from outside so that… Read More
Separation Anxiety in Your Cat
Most of us probably think of cats as solitary animals. But really, and especially throughout the lockdown of 2020, our cats have gotten much more used to having us around. You might even notice that they prefer it when you… Read More