A Guide to Making Medical Decisions for Your Cat

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There is no one right answer when it comes to making medical decisions for your cats.

Advances in veterinary medicine make it possible to treat medical conditions in cats that would have been a death sentence in the past. From chemotherapy to kidney transplants, cats can now receive pretty much the same level of medical care as humans (and sometimes, probably even better care.)  But just because these treatments are available doesn’t necessarily mean they’re right for each cat.Continue Reading

Review: Weather Menders: A Climate Change Time Travel Novel

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I’m sure we all have these special books: the ones that stay with us long after we finish them. The ones that we read again and again. The ones that we tell everyone about. Weather Menders: A Climate Change Time Travel Novel is one of those books for me.

I read it for the first time six years ago. I’ve re-read it at least three more times since then. And every time, I love it a little bit more.Continue Reading

AAFP Releases Intercat Tension Guidelines

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Tension between multiple cats in a household can occur at any time. Most commonly, it happens when a new cat has been added to the household, but it can also occur between cats who have previously co-existed peacefully. The Intercat Tension Guidelines: Recognition, Prevention and Management, just released by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) provide comprehensive resources to veterinary professionals to help clients prevent and manage these situations.Continue Reading

How To Help Your Cat Lose Weight

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This post is sponsored by Darwin’s Natural Pet Products

Obesity in cats is just as much of a problem as it is in humans. Nearly 60% of America’s cats are overweight or obese. Obesity leads to serious health problems, which is why it’s so important to help your overweight cat lose weight before she becomes a statistic.Continue Reading