The next time you’re wondering how to best control your cat’s hairballs, keep in mind the following: “Shedding, and the hairballs that result, is related to temperature and hours of daylight” according to Dr. Brent Mayabb, DVM. Dr. Mayabb, manager of education and development at Royal Canin USA, was quoted last year in a recent [...]
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Hairballs and Shedding
Saturday, February 25th, 2012Felidae Shifts Shape
Monday, February 20th, 2012Felidae cat food is changing from a star-shaped kibble to a round circle. The formulation of the food is not changing, only the shape. Felidae’s grain-free formulas already feature the rounded shape. The circular shape appears to be favored by cats and also minimizes kibble breakage, which can result in more crumbs and “kibble dust” [...]
Should Retail Sales of Cats and Dogs be Restricted?
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011For the past few years, a ban on pet store sales of dogs and cats has steadily been gaining support in cities across the country. Originally dismissed as a fringe movement, the list of cities both introducing and approving ordinances to address the problem of pet overpopulation has steadily been gaining ground. Last month, Pet [...]
Soft, Chewy TidNips from Canidae
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011If you’ve been looking for a soft, chewy and healthy treat, have a look at the new TidNips from Canidae. Choose from 3 flavors for dogs and chicken flavor for cats. These treats are made without corn, wheat or soy, and come in a 6 oz. pouch (cat treats come in 3 oz. pouch). Choose [...]
Memorial Paw Pin and Pendant
Saturday, October 1st, 2011When a friend loses a pet, it can be difficult to find the right words or gesture to show your support and concern. A few kind words or a pet sympathy card can go a long way. We’re pleased to be able to offer a token of consolation that may help provide some comfort during [...]
What is a Janus cat?
Saturday, October 1st, 2011Have you heard about the two-faced cat who has just earned a spot in Guinness World Records? No, it’s not the lead in to a joke. Just ask Frank and Louie’s caregiver, Marty. Frank and Louie is a Janus cat who has beaten the odds and celebrated his 12th birthday last month. Janus cats are [...]
HPP and Raw Food Diets
Thursday, June 16th, 2011High Pressure Pasteurization (HPP) is becoming more widespread in the world of raw pet food. Primal announced early this week that they will be using HPP on their poultry products. They join Stella & Chewey’s and Nature’s Variety in utilizing this additional step of processing raw diets. HPP is a process which uses pressure to [...]
Primal Pet Food Recall
Monday, June 6th, 2011Primal Pet Food has announced a recall of their 4 pound Chicken/ Salmon nuggets for cats with a date code of 043112-17 because of the potential for salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date as a result of this recall. If you have any of the affected product, please contact us directly so [...]
Change in Routine May Make Cats Act Sick
Sunday, April 17th, 2011Is your cat stressed out or actually sick? A study conducted by the Ohio State University suggests that healthy cats may act sick when there is a significant change in their routine. When the healthy cats experienced a “unusual external event”, they exhibited sickness behaviors just as frequently as cats who had been diagnosed with [...]
Wellness Cat Food Recall
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011Wellness cat food cans recalled for potentially inadequate Thiamine levels.