Hallie
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About
Hallie has been a proud nature and animal enthusiast for as long as she can remember. She attributes her passion for the environment and all its creatures to her childhood when she was showing horses on weekends and spending her weeknights devoting her attention to her pets. She enjoys spending most of her time in Michigan playing with her two rescue cats , Chewbacca and Lena, and her dog, Clayton. When Hallie isn’t using her degree in English with a writing specialization to spread informative knowledge on pet care, you can find her snuggled up on the couch reading books or watching nature documentaries.Archive
Jun 19, 2025
Not every cat owner has experienced a cat in heat. Many choose to get their cats spayed as soon as they’re old enough, thus stopping the reproductive cycle for the rest of their lives. So, when your cat somehow has...
Jun 19, 2025
Spaying your cat is something that veterinarians around the world recommend for several different reasons. Aside from the fact that it is the one way to reduce the number of strays that end up in animal shelters or homeless, it...
Aug 13, 2025
All cats have individual dietary needs based on their breed, size, age, and health conditions. As notoriously picky eaters, finding the right food for them is only half the battle. Feeding your cats the appropriate amount is a crucial aspect...
Jun 19, 2025
Cats are obligate carnivores, and their main source of nutrition comes from eating meat. You might be tempted to feed your cats greens every once in a while because greens can supplement their diet with vitamins and minerals that you...
Jun 19, 2025
Sooner or later, every pet owner will find tiny bugs crawling on their pet’s skin. But are they fleas or cat lice? It can be hard to tell the difference between the two small pests. Therefore, this article will teach...
Jul 25, 2025
Cats pee outside of their litter box for numerous reasons. Sometimes, it is a sign that something is wrong. Other times, they may be marking their territory. Regardless of the reason, all cat owners know how bad cat urine smells,...
Jun 19, 2025
You might have started to notice that your female cat is looking a little plumper than she usually does. It might immediately make you think that you need to start cutting back on her treats, or you could be facing...
Jun 19, 2025
When making dinner, you pop open a can of beans and set it aside until you’re ready to cook with it. It’s not uncommon for a cat’s curiosity to get the better of them—the noise of a can opening often...
Jun 19, 2025
Have you ever wondered what the purpose of a cat’s whiskers is? Do they actually serve the cat, or are they just there to make the cat look adorable? While they definitely do make your cat look cute, whiskers serve...
Jun 19, 2025
Whether you think it’s adorable or find it utterly annoying, you’ve likely caught your cat kneading at some point. This behavior usually takes place on a soft blanket or your lap, and cat fanatics often refer to it as “making...
Jun 19, 2025
You might like baking up a big batch of hot, gooey brownies for a treat, but that doesn’t mean that everything that you eat is safe for your cat to consume as well. It is crucial to understand that brownies...
Jun 19, 2025
Christmas is a magical time that fills our homes with warm smells and sparkly lights. Only, cat owners have to deal with the constant chaos of owning a Christmas tree with a pet. Christmas trees, both live and artificial, can...
Jun 19, 2025
Naming your cat is one of the most important things to do after bringing a new kitten or cat home. How do you pick the perfect name when there are so many options to choose from? One place that you...
Jun 19, 2025
When shopping for a new pet to enter their lives, people usually narrow it down to two different breeds. If you have your heart set on a big, affectionate cat that is family friendly, you’re probably comparing the Ragamuffin and...
Jun 19, 2025
With many creatures in the animal kingdom, there is often a stark temperamental difference between the males and females of that species. It isn’t uncommon to see the two behaving totally differently, so much so that you may wonder if...
