As veterinary medicine continues to advance, many feline illnesses that used to be a death sentence can now be treated. However, aggressive treatment is not the right choice for every cat and every cat parent, which is where palliative care, also known as hospice care, comes in.Continue Reading
Feline Health
Why You Shouldn’t Use Air Fresheners in Homes with Cats (or Humans, for That Matter!)
Sometimes I think I probably was a cat in a former life, because among many other things I have in common with the feline species, I’m extremely sensitive to scented products. But the experience of even the most scent-sensitive human doesn’t even come close to how a cat experiences scent.Continue Reading
Holistic Care, Happy Pets: Free Pet Health Conference
I’m delighted to announce that I will be speaking at The Holistic Care, Happy Pets Conference. This virtual conference will run from October 23 through October 28, and you can register for free! Continue Reading
Choosing Safe Cosmetics is Good for You and Your Cat
Using safe cosmetics without hazardous chemicals is not just better for you, it’s also better for your cats. Not only does your skin come in contact with those products, but so do your cat’s fur, paws, and mouth – and some of the chemicals used in conventional cosmetics can be harmful to both humans and cats.Continue Reading
My Cat-astrophic Year, Part Four: The Challenges of Caring For San Diego State University’s Community Cats
Written by Ingrid R. Niesman MS PhD
This is the fourth part in my series about important feline topics seen through my own experiences in 2022. You can read the previous posts here:
My Cat-astropic Year, Part One: The Challenges of Treating Feline Asthma
My Cat-astropic Year: Rescuing and Rehoming a Siamese Cat
Today’s post addresses the challenges of caring for feral cats on a college campus as experienced by me at San Diego State University (SDSU.)Continue Reading
Did You Miss The Holistic Cat Conference? You Can Watch It Again This Weekend!
Did you miss the Holistic Cat Conference last month, or did you not get a chance to attend all the presentations you wanted to see? You’ll be able to watch all the entire conference again this weekend, and it’s free!Continue Reading
9 Ways to Keep Your Cat Cool On Hot Summer Days
Summers are getting warmer, even in parts of the world unaccustomed to extreme temperatures. Extreme heat and humidity can be as dangerous to cats as it is to dogs and people. Even indoor cats may need protection from the heat, especially during stretches of extreme temperatures, which are becoming all too common. Continue Reading
The Holistic Cat Conference
I’m delighted to announce that I will be speaking at The Holistic Cat Conference. This virtual conference will run from July 16 through July 23, and you can register for free!Continue Reading
Your Senior Cat Can Help Basepaws Study Feline Longevity
This is a sponsored post, written by Rowyn Rose,
Director of Research & Science Communications at Basepaws*
Is your cat at least 17 years of age or older? If so, they’re eligible to join the Basepaws feline longevity research program—it’s that simple, and participation is free!Continue Reading
Benefits of Reiki for Cats
Reiki is an energy therapy that can bring relaxation, comfort, healing and an increased sense of well-being to cats and their humans. Continue Reading
You and Your Cat Can Help Basepaws Create a New At-Home Test For Early Detection of Osteoarthritis
This is a sponsored post, written by Rowyn Rose, Director of Research & Science Communications at Basepaws*
Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, affects not only humans, but also our beloved furry feline companions. Just as in humans, feline osteoarthritis can cause pain, discomfort, and mobility issues that significantly impact a cat’s quality of life. Early detection, diagnosis, and treatment play a crucial role in treating and managing this condition effectively.Continue Reading