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Relax: How Anti-Anxiety Meds Could Save the Lives of Blocked Cats

One of the most common feline emergencies seen in practice is the blocked cat. Obstruction of the male urethra can be deadly, and even when treatment is successful, the risks of reoccurrence are frustratingly high. In fact, research shows that...

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Your Cat’s Purr Proves They’re One of a Kind

There are few sounds more comforting to a cat parent than the familiar rumble of a purring cat. You probably know your own cat’s purr without even seeing them. Maybe it’s deep and motor-like. Maybe it’s soft and almost squeaky....

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“Trophy Pets”: Two Rescued Lions Finally Find Freedom

Ori began life in a basement. BenTzur was found tied to a tree on a short rope. Both were rescued as lion cubs by Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority during a crackdown on illegal wildlife trafficking, but rescue was only...

“Trophy Pets” Two Rescued Lions Finally Reach Africa After War Delays

Proof That Moving Cats Indoors Is Easier Than You Think

We know that indoor cats live longer and have significantly lower rates of illness and injury than those that spend part or all their lives outside, and, with appropriate exercise, company, and environmental enrichment, enjoy excellent quality of life as...

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The EU Just Made “Cute but Unhealthy” a Legal Issue

Picture a hopeful cat parent scrolling through kitten listings late at night, falling in love with an adorable, squishy little face before reading a single word of the actual description. That instinct of choosing with the eyes before the head...

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Human Brains Age Like Cats – New Study Debunks the 7-Year Rule

If you’ve ever caught your senior cat staring blankly at a wall, wandering the halls at 3 am, calling out for no clear reason, or seeming a little lost in their own home, you’ve probably filed it under “cats being...

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Your Cat Isn’t Picky – Their Nose Is Just Bored

If you’ve ever sighed while scraping uneaten cat food into the trash, you’re certainly not alone. Many cat owners know the routine: their cat eagerly runs to the bowl, takes a few bites, then wanders off, leaving what appears to...

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From Fast Food to First Aid

How One McDonald’s Became an Emergency Hub for People and Pets After Venezuela’s Earthquake Most of us pull into a McDonald’s expecting burgers, fries, and maybe an ice cream if the machine is working, but after Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes on...

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The Purr-suit of Happiness: A New Way to Measure Feline Quality of Life

How can you tell if your cat is truly thriving? It’s a question that every pet parent has probably wondered at some point. We often look for the obvious signs: Is our cat eating well? Do they still enjoy chasing...

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Six Legs Are Better Than Three – How A Tripod Dog and Kitten Found Friendship Through Recovery

Sometimes the most meaningful friendships begin in the most unexpected places. At a Maryland veterinary hospital operated by Last Chance Animal Rescue, two young animals recovering from life-changing injuries found comfort in each other’s company. Blueberry, a one-year-old French Bulldog...

Six Legs Are Better Than Three – How A Tripod Dog and Kitten Found Friendship Through Recovery

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