Respect Your Cat Day is March 28th. Of course, if you could ask your feline overlord how you may best show her respect, she would probably request enormous temples, statues, filled fishponds, and catnip gardens. While kitties may have persuaded many ancient peoples to go to such lengths, you really don’t have to go overboard. In fact, the best way for you to show your feline friend respect is to understand her unique needs and … Read More
June 18th National Internet Cat Day. Of course, one might say that every day is Internet Cat Day. Fluffy certainly has staked her claim on the internet. In fact, our feline overlords have taken over roughly 90 purrcent of the world wide web. Fluffy has even been described by ThoughtCatalog as the internet’s unofficial mascot. A local vet takes a closer look at this pawesome topic below. Fluffy’s Rise To Stardom It’s hard to believe, … Read More
April 19th is Crazy Cat Lady Day! We probably don’t have to explain this one too much … or do we? The crazy cat lady myths may go back further than you expect! The Myth As you may know, cats were looked on with fear and suspicion during the Dark Ages, when they were associated with witchcraft. Many accused witches had pet cats, which were often suspected of being familiars. Later on, Fluffy formed a … Read More
March 15th is National Catio Day! This is one holiday we know our feline patients would approve of. (Granted, Fluffy may show her appreciation in some rather odd ways, but that’s another topic.) As you may know, we always advise keeping kitties inside. Catios are a great way to let your pet enjoy some fresh air and sunshine without the risks. A local vet discusses Fluffy’s outdoor kitty pad in this article. Benefits Of Catios … Read More
Have you ever spotted your cat just sitting there with her tongue sticking out? This is officially called blepping, and is definitely adorable to see. Of course, given how complex and unique our feline pals are, you may be wondering if this is a sign that something is wrong, or just another one of Fluffy’s many adorable (and purrplexing) quirks. A local vet discusses blepping in this article. Behind The Blep There are actually a … Read More
Happy New Year! As we say goodbye to 2022, many people will be looking back over the last 12 months, and ruminating on various high and low points. Actually, our feline pals also have a few things worth recapping. A local vet lists some of them below. Dave Finds A Home The World Cup has gone to the cats! This year, two British players made headlines after befriending a stray cat at their training camp … Read More
If you’re a cat lover, this is the month for you! From December 1st to the 31st, we’ll be celebrating National Cat Lovers Month. That means it’s time to get out your whiskers and celebrate all things feline. So what if you don’t own a pet? This is still the perfect time of year to learn more about these wonderful creatures and perhaps adopt one yourself! Read on as a local vet talks about cats … Read More
Did you know that October 9th is Cattober? If you hadn’t heard of Cattober, well, it’s a pretty big deal for our feline friends. This special day has been chosen as the somewhat-official birthday for any kitty whose exact DOB isn’t known. While you don’t need a special occasion to spoil your cat, this definitely is a purrfect one. A Helotes, TX vet lists some ways to pamper your cat in this article. Cat Tower … Read More
Cats are extremely popular pets. One reason for that is because they are very easy keepers. In fact, out of all of the animals we’ve domesticated, Fluffy may very well be the most independent. That doesn’t mean your kitty is entirely self-sufficient, though. A local vet lists some of the things your furry pal requires in this article. Food Proper nutrition is the foundation of any good pet care … Read More
Over the past few weeks, the world’s attention has been very much focused on the conflict in Ukraine. The situation is affecting not just its people, but also its animals, which has been just heartbreaking to see. Our feline friends are just as popular in Ukraine as they are here. However, while Ukrainians have all sorts of cats, only one breed originated in the region: the Levkoy. A vet takes a look at this unusual … Read More
