7 Reasons Your Cat Needs High Quality Food

Many cat owners, particularly those of purebred pedigreed felines, know that their cat deserves the best. However, many of them never realize just how important it is to feed their pets the best possible food. Not just anything will do. If you want a healthy, strong cat, then you should be looking for holistic, high quality cat food. It may cost a little more, but if you love your cat, you’ll know it’s worth it.

If you are still not sure why you should invest in better cat food, here are a few reasons to keep in mind when selecting what your feline is going to eat. Read more

Keep Christmas Safe for Your Feline Friends

The holiday season is one of the most magical times of the year. The tinsel, gifts, friends and family provide constant wonder and excitement. But for many cat owners each year, Christmas is also a time of great danger. All of the trimmings and decorations that make Christmas so special can also make it deadly for your feline friend. Here are some of the most common dangers for cats over the holidays. Read more

H1N1 Can Infect Cats

As if we need any more hype and panic about the H1N1 pandemic. But I thought it was newsworthy to mention that your cat can become infected with the H1N1 virus. So far, it is thought that cats cannot infect humans – but an Iowa kitty was infected by his owner.
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What are some Common Feline Illnesses?

Cats can be a special part of any family. If you have a cat in your home, you need to be aware of the most common feline illnesses. You should look for signs of these illnesses and take your cat to the vet if there’s a sign of any trouble. Read more

Human Foods Toxic to Pets

Dr Andrew, of The Internet Pet Vet, wrote a post today on common human foods toxic to pets. It’s a great resource that I thought was very worth while sharing.

A short list of some of the foods he mentions include:

• alcoholic beverages
• avocados
• grapes and raisins
• chocolate
• coffee
• onions

Please do read his post on Foods Hazardous to your Pets.

Dr. Andrew is a Canadian vet living in Nelson, BC.

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