If your cat is overweight, destructive, or aggressive, there’s a good chance that hit’s bored. Some cats just aren’t satisfied to nap for 8 hours while you’re away at work. Luckily, there are many ways you can promote a more… Read More
Holmes' Corner
What Causes Head Pressing in Cats?
You may have seen images circulating around the internet of cats with their heads pressed against a wall or against the floor with funny text that says something like “I can’t do Mondays”. While these pictures may seem funny at… Read More
Myths to Know if Your Cat has Fleas
Fleas. We’ve all been there. And so have our cats. These parasites are invasive, pervasive, and downright unwelcome. If your cat has fleas, beneath its fur they are busy biting and sucking. This causes severe irritation, itchiness, sores, and transmit… Read More
Cleaning Your Outdoor Cat
Now that winter is gone and spring is here, you might notice that your outdoor cat is showing up at home with stuff stuck in its fur. Cats are more active in warm weather and they’re more likely to go… Read More
Can my Cat Become Overheated?
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
How Cats Stay Cool
Now that it’s warming up outside, your kitty is going to be extra active – chasing lizards, stalking the squirrels, and wrestling with the neighbor’s cats (hopefully not too much). You will notice though, that when your cat becomes exhausted… Read More
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