Cat Care Basics
We just adopted a cat – now what? Settling in For the first 12-24 hours, keep your new cat or kitten confined to one room so it can establish a place where it feels safe. Make sure it has plenty of water, food, an easily accessible litter pan and a comfortable bed. If you start […]
Declawing
If you are considering declawing your cat, please read this. It will only take a moment, and it will give you valuable information to help you in your decision. First, you should know that declawing is something people do for their own convenience without realizing what actually happens to their beloved cat. In England declawing […]
The Happy Truth About FIV+ Cats
He might not relish the role but eight-year old Winston could be the global ambassador for FIV+ cats. That’s because Winston is both a classic example of how most cats come to be infected with the immune deficiency virus and, more importantly, a persuasive example of just how manageable – normal, really – life with […]
Spay and Neuter
Spaying and neutering refer to the surgical sterilization of an animal. In other words, spaying and neutering ensures that your pet cannot reproduce. Pets are typically spayed or neutered when they are 4-6 months old although the procedure can be done from as early as 8 weeks old through to adulthood. It is best to […]
FeLV+ Cats: Completely Adoptable With Some Caveats
Sheena is a darling orange-and-grey dilute calico girl and Checkers is a tuxedoed gentleman. Their personalities vary as much as their appearance, but the one thing they do have in common — FeLV+ status — doesn’t slow them down. Their foster parent, Mavis, had never heard of FeLV when she was considering fostering Sheena back […]
Introducing A Second Cat to a Household
When you decide to add a second cat to your household as a companion to your resident cat, you want to keep the process as stress-free as possible for both cats. While metaphorically “throwing them in together” might be the chosen method for some cat owners, this can cause undue stress on all parties. What […]