Congratulations, Janine and Silvia shanahan! You’re the winners of our Assisi Loop giveaway. Look for an email from Ingrid*. For more information about how the Assisi Loop or the Assisi Loop Lounge could help your cat, visit http://www.assisianimalhealth.com or contact Assisi Animal Health at info@assisianimalhealth.com, 866-830-7342. *Winners are selected by random drawing. Winners need to provide a physical
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A few years ago, a trend led people to test the theory that you could know if a smile was real or fake by examining the eyes. Squinty, wrinkly eyes meant the smile was genuine, while eyes that lacked wrinkling indicated the smile was insincere. The Duchenne smile became defined as a smile that involved
While plenty of cats traverse the globe by bike, sailboat and RV, for many felines, a trip around the neighborhood or even just a stroll through the backyard is all that’s necessary to quench their thirst for adventure. And while they may not be traveling the world, these close-to-home adventures still open up a whole
Oliver: While I was happily sleeping when my… …decided to have the biggest yawn attack ever and wake me up!!! @_@ Nubia: Hey now! Not everyone can fall asleep so easily… Oliver: Right and why do you have such big and pointy and SHARP looking teeth? Nubia: Same as you silly… Signed by His Meowjesty
If you’ve ever watched your cat starting at something that doesn’t seem to be there, you might have wondered whether cats see things that we can’t. We know cats’ senses are more developed than humans’, so perhaps it’s not such a stretch to ask this question. Just in time for Halloween, Jackson Galaxy talked to
Cats, ever the resourceful explorers, have a knack for finding new and interesting aspects of each holiday or season and, when the calendar rolls to Thanksgiving, they’re all in. Cats are eternally grateful for these six fall-centric feline activities. Watching leaves fall Humans aren’t the only ones who enjoy Thanksgiving’s bounty. Many cats rejoice in
Three adventure cats from Norway have captivated the Internet with photographs that are nothing short of magical. To scroll through their pictures is to be transported into a fairy tale where regal felines rule the forest with the sun at their backs and the wind in their fur. Each picture is work of art, as
Rescue mission to save eight-week-old kitten who fell into quarry A tiny kitten could be heard meowing for help from a 30ft-deep quarry. An RSPCA rescuer was called to a quarry near a caravan park in Leyburn, Yorkshire Dales, on Sunday (10 October) after passersby heard meows coming from the 30ft-deep chasm. Animal rescue officer
At the recent American Association of Feline Practitioners Conference, a recurring topic was the use of AI (artificial intelligence) to help detect pain in cats. We all know cats are masters at hiding signs of pain, so any tool that can help us identify pain before cats show signs is a good thing in my
Have you ever seen a male calico cat? Probably not, because only about one in every 3,000 calico cats is born male, meaning there’s less than a 0.1% chance of a calico cat being a boy. Well, get ready for a crazy calico coincidence! I recently received an email from Shelter to Home Rescue in
Ireland is known for its lush landscapes and magical mountains. And a fearless feline named Mila is known for exploring this gorgeous country from coast to coast. The long-haired black kitty with a tuft of white fur on her chest was born in a barn full of cows, and when Rachel Herron heard that a
In celebration of the milestone anniversary, Sleepypod will offer discounts to consumers and retail partners. Pasadena, Calif.—October 2021—Sleepypod®, a Pasadena-based company known for making safety-tested pet products, marks its 15-year anniversary on October 15, 2021. In celebration of the milestone, Sleepypod will offer discounts to consumers and retail partners. On October 15, consumers will automatically
This giveaway is sponsored by Sleepypod* We love all of Sleepypod’s carriers. They’re not only gorgeous, their entire carrier line is voluntarily certified with the Center for Pet Safety, so they’re the safest carriers on the market. Today, we’re featuring Sleepypod’s smallest carrier, the Sleepypod Atom, and give you a chance to win one for your
Cats pride themselves on their hygiene. Although it would be nice to think that their constant self-cleaning is performed for our benefit, their grooming actually serves a more instinctive purpose: to remove odors that would make them detectable to any predators or prey. Being self-cleaning and odor-free is definitely a nice perk of cat ownership.
DENVER/October 6, 2021 – New ideas are needed more than ever and through a collaboration with the producers of TEDxMileHigh, Morris Animal Foundation will be sharing innovative ideas focused on the science of animal health. The first three of 12 free, virtual talks are scheduled for Oct. 13, 20, and 27 and highlight saving shelter cats, protecting
Have you ever wondered why your house cats can’t roar like some wild cats? It turns out that it has to do with the physiology of a cat’s voice box: cats can either purr or roar, but they can’t do both. In addition to our house cats, bobcats, ocelots, lynx, cougars and cheetahs can purr,
With life getting back to something that resembles normalcy, I decided to ask my cat, Stella, how the pandemic and the lockdown affected her. Stella, are you sad I’ve gone back to the office? I worked from home for so long. Really? What home? This home. THIS home? I sat right at our kitchen table
Cats Protection’s Director of Veterinary Services Dr Maggie Roberts BVM&S MRCVS said: “Cats Protection welcomes this important report from the EFRA committee which urges the Government to act quickly to protect pets, including cats and kittens, which are being moved in and out of the UK. “We are fully supportive of the measures recommended in
This post contains affiliate links* I’m all for little things that can add a little fun to your every day life, and these adorable Halloween coasters do the trick, don’t you think? Natural cork backing helps keep the coaster in place. The soft touch matte finish is water resistant. The coasters measure 3.5 inches, and
NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many events have been cancelled. But here are some virtual events you can check out. All month: Pet Wellness Month 8-10: Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo Check out this family pet expo in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Don’t miss the Cat Education area, where breeders will present their breeds and household pets.