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Environmental Enrichment: Bringing the Great Outdoors Inside

You’re crazy busy, and as a consequence Fluffy may spend most of his day alone with nothing to do. Boredom leads to stress, which can lead to a host of other problems.

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What is Cat Grass?

What we refer to as “cat grass” is completely unrelated to the grass we grow outdoors for our lawns. It is actually sprouts from cereal grass seeds.

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Cat vomiting? Not always a bad thing

Cats are fastidious about grooming, but grooming can mean hairballs. So, what’s a safe and easy way to help your kitty to get rid of hairballs?

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Keeping your Pets Safe Through the Holiday Season

Each year when the holiday season rolls around we decorate our homes with festive trappings – let’s take a look at how to safely do so for our pets.

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Holding a Catnip Celebration

Catnip parties are fun for your cats, but they also relieve feline stress and they can help to retrain kitties who spray or pee in a specific area.

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Are Your Plants Safe for Your Pet?

We may like to spruce up our homes with houseplants, but combining pets and plants isn’t always a recipe for success. Here are some ways to make sure your plants are safe for your pets.

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In Praise of the Black Cat

Fun Fact: All cat coat colors come from red or black fur – even white cats!

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July is Lost Pet Prevention Month

More pets flood into animal shelters following the 4thh of July than at any other time of the year, and fireworks are the main culprit. Here’s how to keep them safe!

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February is National Cat Health Month

We think the best way to show our love for our cats this month is by learning just a little bit more about how to give them optimal health, and as a result, optimal happiness.

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Why Do Cats Eat Grass?

All felines are known as obligate carnivores, but that doesn’t mean their diets consist of 100% meat. Most cats will seek out greens to satisfy a variety of nutritional needs.