Why Do Cats Sneeze? 6 Common Causes, When to See a Vet & FAQs
What is a BARF Diet for Cats? Safety, Preparation, FAQs & More
The acronym may sound unappetizing, but a BARF diet for cats is an effective way to control what’s in their food while satisfying their intrinsic needs as obligate carnivores. Read on for details: What is a BARF Diet for Cats? BARF stands for “biologically appropriate raw foods” or “bones and raw foods.” When it comes […]
10 Reasons Why Cats Vomit
Cat vomit is unpleasant for both cats and humans, especially if you don’t understand the cause. This article identifies 10 possible causes of cat vomiting and explains ways to address the situation. 10 Common Reasons Why Your Cat May Be Throwing Up 1. Eating too fast A cat’s digestive system can become overloaded when food […]
Why Your Cat is an Obligate Carnivore
Should You Feed Your Cat a Raw Diet? 11 Questions to Ask First
Recent years have seen tremendous growth in raw food diets for cats and dogs. As obligate carnivores, cats can especially thrive on a complete, balanced and safely prepared raw diet. However, feeding your cat a raw diet is a significant responsibility — and it’s one that many experts advise against. Read on for the details. […]
11 Human Foods That Are Poisonous to Cats
Humans and cats both need diets that include water and protein, but that’s usually where the similarities end. Cats have starkly different nutritional needs and many human foods can be poisonous, causing digestive issues, vitamin deficiencies, anemia and even life-threatening conditions. So even though your curious cat might be intrigued by the smell of your […]
Hydration in Pets
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Is the protein level too high?
A common misconception, or myth if you will, is that high protein diets are harmful to pets. The way the story goes is that high protein diets cause kidney disease. This erroneous fear developed as the result of research conducted feeding dogs food made from low quality, difficult to digest protein sources. Protein […]
Cold Weather Pet Safety
At the beginning of the Summer, we posted some tips on keeping your pet safe in the Summer heat. As one can imagine, although different, the Winter climate presents a completely different set of risks to our pets. The following suggestions come from the American Veterinarian Medical Association (AVMA): -As always, make sure your pet […]