Cats & Plants: What to Avoid
by Soojin Um Staff Writer We’re surrounded by plants. Chances are, you have a potted plant somewhere in your home. If you have a veranda or a backyard, you probably have an herb garden or a flower bed. Even if you’re not much of a gardener, there’s the grass to mow and shrubs to trim. […]
Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair (2018)
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Pets Global was one of the proud sponsors and supporters of the Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair that took place at Hart Park in Newhall, California. One of the star events at the pet fair was the adoption program, and we saw over 160 dogs and cats find new homes […]
In Cat Years
by Soojin Um Staff Writer The current oldest cat in the world celebrated a birthday back in June. How many candles would’ve been required if there had been a cake? Thirty. You read correctly: 30! Now, that’s far from the norm, the average cat lifespan (for an indoor cat) is between 14 and 16 years. […]
Medicating Your Cat
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Cats and medicine. They go together like… well, nothing. Giving your cats any form of medication can be an exercise in frustration, not to mention pain. The good news is, it’s doable (in most cases) with some practice and patience. Think of it this way: at least it’s easier than […]
Fat Cats: Reducing Obesity
by Soojin Um Staff Writer It’s a little perplexing, but the idea of the fat cat being the ideal cat has been around for a long time. Fat cats are funny, they’re cute, and they even have a world famous comic book character to represent them in popular culture. However, being a fat cat is […]
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
by Soojin Um Staff Writer It’s been really hot lately, to say the least. Most of the country, as well as Canada and Europe, have been gripped by a brutal heat wave. While we are all trying our best to stay cool this summer, what about our cats? As descendants of desert animals, cats do […]
Why Petting is Purrfect
by Soojin Um Staff Writer We all know the benefits of having cats in our lives. After a stressful day, coming home and petting your cat can help you decompress. There’s also studies showing cats can help lower blood pressure, reduce the risks of stroke and cardiovascular disease, and even reduce the risk of cancer. […]
Fleas Begone! Indoor Cats & Fleas
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Fleas – the bane of any pet’s existence. However, your cat is an indoor-only cat, so you don’t have anything to worry about, right? Well, not so fast. Indoor cats can get fleas (and other pests, such as ticks) just like outdoor cats can. A home is not a sealed […]
The Effects of Declawing
by Soojin Um Staff Writer You trim your cat’s claws but he goes right back to sharpening them as soon as you’re done. In fact, they don’t actually “sharpen” them but rather they pull off the dull outer sheaths of the claws to reveal sharper new ones underneath. With the newly sharp claws, they go […]
How FLUTD Can Affect Cats
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Feline lower urinary tract disease, or FLUTD, is a common ailment among adult cats. It is often seen in older, male cats, though it can be diagnosed in female cats as well. FLUTD is usually detected in cats that have problems while urinating, such as experiencing pain (your cat may […]