by Soojin Um Staff Writer Did you know that April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month? Yeah, we’re right in the middle of it right now. That makes it a perfect time to learn about basic first aid tips so that should anything happen, we will be better aware of what to do and how …
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National Pet Day
by Soojin Um Staff Writer We never get tired of saying this, but pets are one of the most important parts of our lives and families. For most people, in fact, pets are indistinguishable from family members. Pets enrich our lives and homes. Whether we live alone or in a large household, our pets make …
Best Litter Boxes
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Unless you have an outdoor only cat, a litter box is obviously a must. What kind you should get will depend on several factors. Is your cat naturally messy, or maybe unusually shy? Are there other cats, or just the one? How large is the house, and will you want …
Respect Your Cat Day
by Soojin Um Staff Writer March 28 is Respect Your Cat Day. Yes, that’s right. Our feline friends may have a laugh if they could understand what this is because, as everyone knows, they demand and get respect every day. So what’s so special about this day? Anyway, there are many things we can do …
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
by Soojin Um Staff Writer March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month, and this might be a good time to remind ourselves of the possible dangers cats may come across in their daily lives. We may not be aware of it, but there are many ordinary items that can be toxic to our furry friends. One …
Cats Are Obligate Carnivores
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Simply put, cats need to consume meat to be healthy, to thrive, and to survive. They are obligate carnivores. Cats cannot survive on a plant-based diet. Anything other than animal protein will not provide the necessary nutrients for cats to live on. They can only find those nutrients in animal …
Professional Pet Sitters Week
by Soojin Um Staff Writer We’re coming upon spring (though in some parts of the country it certainly doesn’t feel like it) and summer will be just around the corner before we know it. That means vacation season! Dreaming of that tropical getaway? Heading to Europe or Asia for a trip of a lifetime? Or …
World Spay Day
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Even with an increasing number of people adopting pets, shelters are still feeling the strain as they struggle to find room for new animals. In the United States, more than 7.5 million animals go into shelters every year, and almost half that number are euthanized each year. Adopting from shelters …