Cats and Their Claws
We cat lovers all have the same issue. What to do with our sweet little ones when they go on clawing around! We all know that declawing is a no-no, so what to do? Here is an excerpt from my book Making...
View ArticleReading Your Cat’s Eyes
Many of us cat lovers think that we really know our cats well enough. But by taking the time, we can actually communicate with them on a whole new level. This can be easily done by paying closer...
View ArticleWhat to Do If Your Companion Gets Lost
I’ve run across some really sad cases of guardians who lost their feline companions and did not know what steps to take to recover them. Here are some basic guidelines that were originally published in...
View ArticleCat Tips: Getting Kitty Into the Carrier
Who among us cat lovers has not struggled when our cats run and hide when we try to get them into the carrier for another checkup or move? Below are some helpful ideas outlined in my book 250 Things...
View ArticleWhy People Abandon Animals
I’ve been an animal shelter volunteer for more than 10 years. A lot of strays come in the door, but the animals who really touch me are the ones they call the “owner surrenders.” These are the animals...
View ArticleFive Signs of a Stressed or Sick Cat
Here’s how to read the signs of stress or illness and act fast to help your meow mate. Your cat depends on you for everything that he or she needs—fresh water, food, a clean litterbox, veterinary care,...
View ArticlePicking the Perfect Cat-Sitter
It’s time to go on a trip, but unfortunately, you cannot take your feline friend with you. Your neighbor will not be able to watch your cat companion either. You concede that you will have to work with...
View Article3 Ways Walking a Dog Can Add Time to Your Life
Do you feel like you never have enough time? At the end of the day, do you collapse on your couch, tired and overwhelmed and feeling like you didn’t get everything done that you wanted to accomplish?...
View ArticleIs Your Cat Showing One of These 25 Signs of Pain?
One evening, I was sitting on the couch watching TV with my cat Sam on my lap when he suddenly fainted and nearly fell to the floor. Horrified, I rushed him to the emergency vet, only to find that he...
View ArticleAdopting Senior Cats
Most of the people I know already have a houseful of cats and are maxed out on the number of cats they can care for. I also know people who love cats, but they only have one cat because they are afraid...
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