With February being American Heart Month, now is a better time than ever to know how to keep your cat or dog’s heart healthy. To learn more about cat and dog health, we spoke with Dr. Eileen Mera, VMD, Lead Veterinarian at Wright Veterinary Medical Center, about this important topic. Here’s what she had to…
What is a Pet Preparedness Plan? A pet preparedness plan is a set of simple but important steps you can take to ensure your pet’s health and safety in the case of a personal emergency (e.g., you are hospitalized for COVID-19). Read on to learn more about how to develop your own plan. Developing Your…
Have you been hearing about CBD for pets lately? It’s no wonder why: analysts predict the CBD pet care market will be worth $125 million by 2022! But what exactly is CBD, why are people choosing to give it to their pets, and is it safe? We’ll dive into all of those topics in this…
Most of us know to keep household cleaners and certain foods, like chocolate, away from our pets. But what about other, lesser known pet toxins? Today on the blog we have for you a list of the top 10 toxins of 2018, from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, which received nearly 214,000 cases of…
It’s October! For many of us that means leaves are turning, the lattes are getting pumpkin spiced, and Halloween decorations are going up. For animal rescue folks, October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month – but that’s not what we’re here for today. Today we talk about October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many of…
Picas in cats – what is it? And how can you help? Most cats love eating things like milk, tuna fish and more. But some cats enjoy eating things that aren’t food, like fabric and plastic bags. Simply put, pica is when non-food is consumed. The item of choice can vary, so be sure to…
When it comes to your cat’s health, you probably already have several topics in mind: feeding a healthy diet, keeping up to date with vaccines and more. But one aspect of cat wellness that can be overlooked – and is very important – is cat dental health. Left untreated, dental problems can cause pain and…
What a year! Thank you to all our volunteers, adopters, donors, and sponsors! We look forward to a wonderful 2018 filled with lots of great things … including a big change for us! Don’t miss that announcement coming soon!!
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Spring is quickly approaching and that means it’s time to start thinking about the plants, both in your home and in your garden. But before you sow just any seed, you need to consider which plants are safe for cats and which aren’t. Luckily, we’ve got a list for you. Keep reading to learn about…