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Mo’ Better Choose (Types Of Litter)

Choosing the best litter for your cats – and for your human family – is really important. However, what’s “best” is subjective. It depends on what the cats prefer to stand and dig in, and on what features of litter are most important to you.

If your cats show a clear preference for a certain . . . → Read More: Mo’ Better Choose (Types Of Litter)

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The Protein Choice Awards (Protein Basics + High Protein Diets)

Protein is essential in the diets of dogs and cats, but more protein is not necessarily better.

When it comes to eating high protein foods, some animals benefit, some animals do not benefit, and some animals are actually harmed by being fed higher protein diets. Each individual’s age, activity level, general health, and breed are . . . → Read More: The Protein Choice Awards (Protein Basics + High Protein Diets)

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Value Judgment (Dry Matter Values)

A few years ago, when my veterinarian recommended that I switch one of my cat’s foods to one that had a certain level of protein levels. That’s when I learned that comparing the Guaranteed Analysis numbers on nutrient panels was not enough for me to properly compare multiple foods.

Comparing a package of dry food . . . → Read More: Value Judgment (Dry Matter Values)

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Linus’ Search Is Over

Linus is no longer looking for a new family.

Thanks to everyone who shared about him.

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Fur Coats Keep Em Cool (Shaving Pets INCREASES Risk Of Overheating)

Trimming dogs’ and cats’ coats can help us deal with many issues, but shaving them removes the insulation they need to stay cool in summer and warm in winter.

It might sound strange to us because we wouldn’t want to wear coats on a hot summer day. But our companions’ coats are more like insulation . . . → Read More: Fur Coats Keep Em Cool (Shaving Pets INCREASES Risk Of Overheating)

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