Keeping Your Cat Warm and Purring
Are you ready for spring? It’s getting closer, but for many places, this is the coldest part of the year. Your feline buddy may have a fur coat on, but she isn’t immune to the cold. Here, a vet offers … Read More
Adjusting Your Pet’s Diet During Winter
Wintertime brings with it plenty of cold, damp, dreary weather. You’ll probably help your pet feel more comfortable by keeping the house warm, offering a fuzzy blanket, and maybe even dressing your companion up in a comfy sweater or jacket, … Read More
Is Your Cat Licking Herself Too Much?
If you own a cat, you’ll notice that she licks herself frequently. Cats spend a lot of time grooming themselves by licking, so this behavior in and of itself isn’t abnormal. But it’s possible for a cat to lick herself … Read More
Why Do Cats Like to Sleep So Much?
Cats come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and personalities, but they share one thing in common: they love sleeping. In fact, cats sleep on average around 15 hours per day, and can even sleep up to 20 hours in … Read More
All About Your Cat’s Whiskers
Cats come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but whiskers are one thing that every cat has in common. They’re much more than decorative long hairs sprouting from Fluffy’s snout, too—your pet’s whiskers are essential for all sorts of … Read More
Helping Your Cat and Dog Get Along
Do you have both a cat and a dog? In some cases, Fluffy and Fido bond very closely, and become BFFs. In other cases, they may fight like, well, cats and dogs. A local vet offers some tips on helping … Read More
Choosing the Purrfect Carrier
Does your cat enjoy riding around? Chances are, the answer to that question is no. Most of our feline patients absolutely despise car rides! However, sooner or later, Fluffy will need to be transported. When she does, she should always … Read More
Craft for Your Local Shelters Day
Do you like making things? Are you an animal lover? If the answer to both of those questions is yes, then put a pawprint on your calendar for July 21st. It’s National Craft for Your Local Shelters Day! This is … Read More
Reasons Boarding is Better Than Petsitting
Are you going to be leaving town soon? If so, your animal companion may be delighted to go with you. However, dogs can’t go everywhere with us. You may need to leave your furry best friend in the care of … Read More
Hug Your Cat Day
May 30th is International Hug Your Cat Day! It’s pretty cute to think of kitties all over the world enjoying extra snuggles. Our feline pals are very loving and affectionate, and definitely deserve lots of hugs! A Des Moines, IA … Read More
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