Does your cat hate being picked up? Or maybe she gets a ‘cattitude’ if you move her mid-nap? Kitties may be small, but they are quite opinionated, and aren’t afraid to speak their minds … especially when they are annoyed? What does rub Fluffy the wrong way, aside from literally being rubbed the wrong way? A Pasadena, MD vet lists a few things below. Forced Attention While cats can be cuddly, it’s extremely important that … Read More
It’s National Pet Month! While we know that Americans have all sorts of animals as pets, Fido and Fluffy are the most popular. Kitties also have the honor of being the most purrplexing. These charismatic little furballs really are something else! A Pasadena, MD vet lists some things you may not have known about Fluffy in this article. Tiny Tiger The domestic housecat shares about 95.6 percent of her genome with tigers. (We suspect that … Read More
September is Happy, Healthy Cat Month! We all know what it takes to keep Fluffy purring: soft beds, toys, treats, catnip, and, of course, the occasional cardboard box to play in. But what about your cute pet’s physical health? A local Pasadena, MD vet offers some tips on this below. Good Food Nutrition plays a key role in your kitty’s physical health. Offer your furry little friend a good, high-quality cat food, one that is … Read More
Are you putting a tree up this year? Your feline friend will definitely take note if you do. After all, attacking Christmas trees is one of Fluffy’s favorite holiday traditions! Read on as a local Pasadena, MD vet offers some advice on catproofing your tree. Choose A Sturdy Tree A wobbly tree won’t stand much of a chance against a frisky feline. Choose a tree with a solid base. You may also want to secure … Read More
September is Happy, Healthy Cat Month! Your kitty is a loving and adorable pet, who deserves to be in excellent health. Here, a Pasadena, MD vet offers tips on keeping your furball healthy and purring. Good Food Giving your kitty a nourishing, high-quality food will go a long way towards keeping her in good health. Don’t let your cat meownipulate you into overfeeding her: if Fluffy becomes obese, she’ll face some very serious health risks! … Read More
June is Adopt A Shelter Cat Month! This is one cause that we are happy to support. We love seeing shelter cats getting second chances! Read on as a Pasadena, MD vet offers some advice on adopting a new kitty. Keep An Open Mind Sometimes people want a specific age, color, or breed of cat. There’s nothing wrong with that, but leave yourself open. A cat who meets exactly none of your requirements may end … Read More
Do you take time to play with your cat? If so, you’re a great pet owner! Playing with your cat regularly is actually one of the best things you can do for her. A Pasadena, MD vet lists some reasons why below. Exercise You’ve probably noticed that our feline friends are very tired. Fluffy can spend up to 20 hours a day napping! Playing is a great way to get your pet up and moving. … Read More
Did you know that April 26th is Hairball Awareness Day? We’re guessing probably not. After all, hairballs really aren’t something to celebrate. They definitely are not one of the best parts of having a kitty. However, hairballs are more than an unsightly nuisance: they can actually be quite dangerous. Therefore, it’s important for people owned by cats to understand hairballs, and to know when they are and are not normal. A local Pasadena, MD vet … Read More
August 22nd is Take Your Cat To The Vet Day! Of course, given the option, Fluffy would probably insist that this is supposed to be Hug Your Cat Day or Give Your Cat A New Toy Day, but we checked. Read on as a local Pasadena, MD vet discusses taking your feline pal to the doctor. Keep Up With Wellness Care We recommend that all kitties be microchipped and spayed or neutered as soon as … Read More