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If your cat has recently been coughing, you may wonder if something is going on that requires a veterinary examination, particularly if your companion’s cough sounds like they’re channeling a duck. The sounds cats make when coughing can often be...
If you’ve been online and pictures of cats with dyed coats have crossed your path, you may be wondering how the process works, what it involves, and whether it may be something to consider doing with your companion. In theory...
Not being able to find your cat can be a scary experience, and it’s easy to slip into panic mode, but keeping a calm, cool head is essential when creating an effective plan to find your cat. The first step...
Cats express how they’re feeling in subtle ways, which can be difficult for humans to pick up on. Sorting out signs of illness and discomfort in cats can be difficult, partly because they’re evolutionarily programmed to hide indications they’re not...
Argan oil is often found in cosmetics, lotions, shampoos, and conditioners. It’s also commonly used as a carrier for essential oils. Some evidence suggests that it may benefit humans, including hydrating skin and hair, and even help reduce inflammation. The...
While cats are often considered not to be terribly interested in people, they’re actually sensitive, loving creatures that become deeply attached to those they share their lives with. Companion cats develop bonds with their people that resemble those formed between...
Kitty litter has several uses other than making it possible for cats to use the bathroom indoors, including providing emergency traction to help cars get moving on snowy days and cleaning up oil spills. Kitty litter is handy because it...
Emotional support animals (ESAs) are one type of assistance animals, however, they are different from service animals and, therefore, are subject to their own requirements and considerations. They are any animal species with no specific training that provide comfort and...
National Therapy Animal Day is celebrated on April 30th. It’s a time to celebrate the amazing work done by therapy animals and their human companions. The organization behind the event, Pet Partners, created it to increase awareness about the many...
National Pet Wellness Month is when veterinarians and pet lovers promote the importance of giving companion animals high-quality health care year-round. In the past, organizations and veterinarians have worked to get the word out about pet aging and the need...
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week takes place the first week of November, so the dates change every year. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) started the event to get the word out about how animal shelters contribute to...
If you’ve come back from vacation and your cat is acting a bit strangely, you may be wondering if cats get upset when their human companions are gone for a few days. Cats become attached to their favorite people, not...
Autistic people can have a wide range of experiences, but many find social situations challenging to navigate and prefer consistency and routines. Some autistic people demonstrate incredible talent in music, science, and math, and some require high support. However, cats...
Cats thrive in various environments and as long as some requirements are met, they can live happily with others in stray cat colonies, with one or more companions at home, or on their own. However, domestic cats are, by nature,...
Celebrate Shelter Pets Day is commemorated on the first Thursday after Thanksgiving, so the actual date changes from year to year. The event was first held in 2010 and was a joint project organized by the Humane Society of the...
