Jif is my current foster cat who’s in search of a new forever family. If you know of any patient and calm humans who are looking for an affectionate, playful friend for their existing cat(s) please contact me to set up a first date.
Many people don’t realize that declawing cats involves amputating part of their toes. Since cats walk on the part of the toe that’s amputated, many declawed cats show signs of chronic pain in their arms and back. Many people are familiar with cats’ post-amputation behavioral problems, but few realize these are probably due to physical . . . → Read More: Claw School (Declawing Cats 101)
I bet you know at least one dog or cat who’s picky about their food. It’s pretty common for these guys to turn up their nose at some – or many – of the foods that we offer them. Often this situation is due to how and what they were fed early in their lives. . . . → Read More: Pooches & Pussycats With Picky Palates (Feeding Finicky Cats & Dogs)
Obesity is the most common nutritional problem in dogs and cats in industrial nations, with experts estimating that 20-50% of cats and 25-30% of dogs are overweight.
The grain-free trend in pet food emerged as scientists began studying the diets of dogs and cats in the wild and the diets of their ancestors. They discovered that dogs’ and cats’ bodies have a limited ability to extract nutrients from non-meat sources.