Heartworm and Heart Health: Long-Term Impacts and Management

Heartworm and Heart Health: Long-Term Impacts and Management

Responsible for up to 700,000 deaths around the world every year, mosquitoes have been coined the “world’s deadliest animal” by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite their teeny-weeny size, mosquitoes, at just 2.5 milligrams, can wreak havoc on human health. But they don’t stop there. Infamous as carriers of heartworm disease, mosquitoes […]
Why We Love Living with Cats

Why We Love Living with Cats

Sure, some people are allergic, don’t like to scoop litter, or maybe don’t really appreciate those fur tumbleweeds that glide across the kitchen floor… They may question why living with cats is enjoyable, preferring a gregarious canine to the independent, low-key feline. Yes, we have all heard those “crazy cat lady” jokes until they’re really […]
Kitty Come Home: Microchipping Your Cat

Kitty Come Home: Microchipping Your Cat

When we think about collars, ID tags, and microchips for our pets, it’s all too common to think only of our dogs. But the sad truth is, cats can get lost or stolen too; and without any form of identification, it’s extremely likely that your kitty won’t ever make it home. It is estimated that […]
The Litter Box Lament: Troubleshooting Your Cat’s Litter Box Behavior

The Litter Box Lament: Troubleshooting Your Cat’s Litter Box Behavior

The number one reason that cats are given up at animal shelters, and ultimately euthanized, is bad litter box behavior. But did you know that cats instinctively want to cover their waste and keep their environment clean? This means that your cat’s bad habits are fixable with a little patience and some investigative work. Before […]