December 12th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Featured Posts, Health, Safety |
So many plants are toxic to cats and you may be very careful about keeping them out of your cat’s reach or even out of the house altogether, but the holidays can cause some of us to be a bit forgetful. Here’s a quick reminder about some common holiday plant dangers: Christmas Tree Aside from [...]
November 26th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Family and Home, Health, Holidays, Safety |
With Thanksgiving barely over, many people are racing full speed ahead toward Christmas. For the next several weeks it becomes a mad rush of shopping, decorating, baking and all the other fun and hectic activities associated with the holiday season. Since there are so many changes that take place in the household during this time [...]
October 17th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Health, Safety |
In general, a cat doesn’t have a sweet tooth but that doesn’t mean she won’t try to swipe a piece of Halloween candy. Some cats have developed a taste for sugary foods from having been offered them by their cat parents. Additionally, some cats may initially be attracted to the wrapper and then will attempt [...]
September 6th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Featured Posts, Health, Safety |
What is Animal Hoarding? For some people, their multiple pet environment crosses over into something dangerous: animal hoarding. I’m not talking about the person who has a large pet household and all the animals are thriving and healthy, but rather, the person who has a large number of animals and the environment is unhealthy and [...]
September 1st, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Featured Posts, Health, Safety |
Summer days are winding down and we’re beginning the Labor Day weekend. This is the weekend when most people close out summer by having cook-outs. Even though many areas may no longer be seeing the hottest summer weather anymore, this holiday weekend can pose some risks for pets. So as you prepare for company, cooking [...]
August 27th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Featured Posts, Health, Safety |
Being aware of what to do, what to pack and where to go may save your life and the life of your pet. Many people store some disaster supplies or have a general plan for the family but neglect to think ahead concerning what will happen to the family pet. Some time ago the ASPCA released [...]
July 17th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Featured Posts, Health, Safety |
1. Indoor Cats Generally Live Longer In general, a cat who spends his entire life indoors will live many years longer than a cat restricted exclusively to the outdoors. If you cat has indoor/outdoor access, chances are that he will live longer than the exclusively outdoor feline but he still faces increased risks to his [...]
June 26th, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Featured Posts, Health, Safety |
When it comes to identification for your cat, you may not think it’s important if he never goes outdoors. Actually, all cats should have some form of I.D. because the “unthinkable” could happen one day where your indoor kitty bolts out the door or is accidentally let outside. Types of Identification for Cats There are [...]
June 22nd, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Basic Training, Featured Posts, Health, Playtime, Safety |
I think many people who use laser toys like it because it gets a guaranteed reaction from kitty but unfortunately it can also cause lots of frustration. If you really take time to understand how cats hunt and how they use ALL of their senses, you’ll come to realize that chasing a red beam of [...]
May 22nd, 2012 | by
Pam Johnson-Bennett | published in Featured Posts, Health, Safety |
With the arrival of the warm summer weather, people spend more time outdoors, in pools, at the beach, cooking out and in general, having a good time. If you allow your cat outdoors, summer doesn’t necessarily mean good times. Heat and sun can pose a serious risk to outdoor cats. Here are some basic cat [...]
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