Cat Urinary System: Vet-Verified Health Guide (With Diagram)
Cats’ urinary systems remove waste products, ensure proper electrolyte balance, and help with vitamin D processing. The urinary system has several organs, including the kidneys, bladder, urethra, and ureters, which run from the bladder to the kidneys. The urethra is the tube through which urine leaves the body. Kidneys help remove waste from cats’ bodies […]
How to Make Vets’ Offices More Cat-Friendly? 8 Vet Approved Tips
The vet can be a terrifying place for cats. And it isn’t just the typically timid cats that are affected. Otherwise confident and assured felines can melt and become trembling wrecks when faced with baying dogs, yowling cats, and the smell of other animal visitors. Not only does this make vet visits more stressful for […]
Matilda the Alien Cat Gains Some Relief But Loses Her Eyes
For some cat owners, All Hallows’ Eve might be a time of year when you attempt to dress up your cat in a spooky outfit (and possibly end up with deep scratches for your efforts). For others, it’s all about celebrating the unjustly maligned black cat. But occasionally we come across a cat who naturally looks […]
Safe Toys for Cats: Vet-Approved Options & What to Avoid
Providing toys for your kitty to play with is a non-negotiable part of cat ownership. They need to play not only for mental and physical stimulation but also to enforce good behavior and prevent behavioral issues. However, not all toys are created equal, and some are downright dangerous. Read on to find the safest and […]
These 8 Halloween Pumpkins Are Painted Like Celebrity Cats
Let’s be honest, pumpkin carving is difficult. Sure, whenever you attend some sort of Halloween soiree that involves sculpting the orange gourd, there will always be a couple of pros who manage to rustle up an intricately detailed piece of fine vegetable art. But for most of us, it’s more likely a case of courting […]
Cat Pancreas: Feline Anatomy Explained (Vet-Reviewed)
The inner workings of the feline body are similar to our own in many ways, but as you can imagine, there are also some significant differences. One of the similarities the human and feline bodies share is that they both have a pancreas. Does a cat’s pancreas also work similarly to our own, though? It […]
Cats Cradle Offers a Lifetime Home to Senior Cats
Once upon a time, Bruce and Terry Jenkins were just an ordinary couple who loved animals. But one day, Terry’s sister told them about two older cats that were in dire need of a new home. One was 11 and the other was 12. They’d been raised together since they were kittens, and they faced […]
How to Trim the Nails of an Angry or Aggressive Cat (Vet-Approved Guide)
If you ask Mojo, the cat, about his favorite pastimes, nail trims would definitely NOT be on the list. Sleeping and eating are favorite pastimes, but nail trims are not. Mojo is a tough-looking former stray who now holds court at the office of Spirit Essences*. He was rescued by none other than Jackson Galaxy, […]
Wilson Was Blind and on Death Row, Then He Got 3 Big Breaks
Wilson is proud to call himself a “perfectly imperfect cat.” It’s a plaudit he’s come to own by virtue of going through life without either of his eyes. The rest of his back story is equally notable, as he escaped being on a “to be destroyed” list and also wound up being fostered by Beth […]
3 Homemade Pumpkin Cat Treat Recipes To Enjoy This Fall
Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they need a meat-based diet. That said, there’s nothing wrong with treating your furry friend to a few little treats now and again, and, if you’re feeling crafty, you can DIY your own cat treats with a few simple, feline-friendly, and inexpensive ingredients. Pumpkin is a popular choice of ingredient […]
