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International Cat Day is August 8th: 8 PURR-fect Ways to Celebrate
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International Cat Day is August 8th: 8 PURR-fect Ways to Celebrate
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International Cat Day is August 8th: 8 PURR-fect Ways to Celebrate

admin2021-07-26T15:33:19+00:00August 3rd, 2021|Cat Health, News, Pet Health|

Every cat owner pretty much celebrates their cats every day. But there’s a real holiday for us cat lovers: It’s International Cat Day! International Cat Day is a celebration which takes place on August 8th of every year. It was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. It is a day to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them. Cats have been our companions for at least 9,500 years and are currently the most popular pet in the

HEAT EXHAUSTION: How to Know If Your Dog Is TOO Hot?
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HEAT EXHAUSTION: How to Know If Your Dog Is TOO Hot?
Cat Health, Dog Safety, Pet Health, Pet Sitting

HEAT EXHAUSTION: How to Know If Your Dog Is TOO Hot?

admin2021-06-21T23:03:33+00:00June 21st, 2021|Cat Health, Dog Safety, Pet Health, Pet Sitting|

Summer is not only about outdoor adventures with our fur-babies but also hot temperatures. The truth is—we all get hot, even our dogs. But how do you know your pet is overheating? What Is Heat Exhaustion? Heat exhaustion, also called hyperthermia, occurs when your pet's body temperature rises above a healthy range, and they are unable to regulate their own body heat. This condition ranges from mild heat exhaustion, which can be treated at home, to severe heatstroke, at which point your pet can lose consciousness,

Could My Cat Be Sick?
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Could My Cat Be Sick?
Cat Health, Pet Health, Pet Sitting vs. Boarding

Could My Cat Be Sick?

admin2020-11-06T20:15:42+00:00November 6th, 2020|Cat Health, Pet Health, Pet Sitting vs. Boarding|

Cats are unique creatures filled with quirks an idiosyncrasies. Even though cats are predators, they are also considered prey. It is this for this reason that cats tend to hide the fact that they are sick or injured to avoid being singled out as being weak by predators in the wild. This is instinctual behavior and is a deeply ingrained behavior in all cats, even those that reside in perfectly safe houses where predators are nonexistent. The consequence can be that a feline companion