How to Care for a Cat with FIV: 8 Vet-Verified Tips for Better Feline Care
Although an incurable disease, feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) doesn’t automatically mean a cat is doomed to a short life. This common infectious disease impacts a cat’s immune system, making them more vulnerable to illness and infection. However, cats with FIV can still live happily for many years with the right care, but life with one […]
Cat Quality of Life Scale: Making End-of-Life Decisions (Vet Answer)
It’s hard to know when it’s the right time to say goodbye to our loving feline family members. In the past, veterinarians have recommended looking at factors like whether the cat is eating. There had to be a better way to quantify our cat’s condition to allow us to make end-of-life decisions for our cats. […]
Meet Cat Matchers, a Rescue Group That Helps Pair the Right Cats with the Right Homes
It’s like dating: Not every cat is right for every human. Just like a quiet bookworm won’t be happy dating a loudmouth, a cat’s innate personality traits can be a major factor in whether she will be happy in a new home — and ultimately whether an adoption will be successful. Tammy Kidwell, one of […]
We Chat with the Creator of “Hell’s Kitty,” a Show Starring a Cat Named Angel
Do you ever look your cat deep in the eyes and become overwhelmed with the soul-shuddering feeling that you are staring right into the pits of demonic darkness? The Hollywood-based writer Nicholas Tana has come closer to that devilish experience with his own cat Angel, though, and has written a TV show hooked around the […]
Big Daddy Is a King-Size Rescue Kitty Who Will Rule Your Heart
When Big Daddy was found living among a feral cat colony behind a Home Depot in Georgia, he was starved and limping on a severely wounded leg. The colony’s caretakers thought he would be just another routine trap and release until they brought Big Daddy into the vet. Unlike most feral cats, Big Daddy was […]
8 Cat Diseases That Cause Death: Our Vet Explains the Signs & Prevention
With an estimated 26% of homes in the United States owning cats1, it’s easy to see the impact these (usually) fuzzy felines have on our hearts. We want to do everything possible to keep them healthy and with us for as long as possible, so what diseases do you need to worry about for your […]
10 Thoughtful Ways to Memorialize Your Cat
Once adopted, a pet cat adapts to the household dynamic. It doesn’t take too long to create an initial bond, and the bond just keeps getting stronger and stronger as time goes on. So, when a beloved cat passes away, whether unexpectedly or due to old age, it’s usually a painful time for all household […]
Here’s Your New Feline Comic Reporting Service — It’s Called “Breaking Cat News”
Do you ever find yourself wondering why there is not a dedicated cat-centric news outlet? Ponder no more, as Breaking Cat News is here. The brainchild of the illustrator Georgia Dunn, the comic strip presents a series of all-important geo-political events as reported on by a crack team of feline reporters. Anchored by the stately […]
Cats and Tornadoes: 8 Vet-Reviewed Tips for Keeping Your Pet Safe
Tornadoes are one of the worst weather disasters that can befall a community. Bad twisters can flatten entire neighborhoods in a matter of minutes. But there are ways to stay safe and, importantly, also keep your cat safe during severe storms. Tornadoes are survivable disasters, but maximum safety requires awareness, planning, and a secure shelter. […]
9 Reasons To Foster A Cat: Amazing Benefits Explained
More than 3 million cats in the United States live in shelters, just waiting for loving companions to take them home. About 40% of the cats that find themselves in shelters are euthanized, about 37% are adopted, and less than 5% are reunited with their human companions. If these statistics concern you, consider making a […]
