A Cat Parent’s Guide to Anxiety
Just like you and me, cats can get anxiety. It’s a normal emotional response to a stressor. Fortunately, with a little know-how and careful observation, there’s so much you can do to calm an anxious cat and help him live his best life.
Feeding Your Pet’s Mind: DHA & Brain Health
You’ve undoubtedly heard the buzz about Omegas EPA and DHA. These essential fatty acids are bonafide brain food for dogs and cats alike and it’s not just growing four-leggers who benefit.
Pure Krill: The Eco-Conscious Choice for Dogs & Cats
When it comes to what you’re putting in your whisker-toter’s bowl, you want to make the best choices. That includes asking the tough questions- how something is sourced, from where, and what sustainability efforts are in place, if any. As you consider an ingredient like krill, it should be no different. You should make the […]
How Kayla Curates Kitty’s Bowl
My roommate is a 3-year-old mixed breed cat named Kitty Lauper. And because I’m completely partial to her cat antics, I think everyone should get a little glance into what a day in the life is like with Ms. Lauper. She always wants in on the action. We’re cooking? She sits expecting a smidgeon of […]
Fish Oil for Dogs & Cats: Is It the Best Choice?
Should I supplement my dog’s diet with omega-3s? Absolutely. Okay, so is fish oil good for dogs? Well, it does have some benefits, but our recommended supplement is krill. It’s a purer and more efficient source of omega-3s and also contains powerful free-radical-fighting antioxidants.
Much Ado About Poo
I had a mischievous chocolate lab named Iz who once ate several multi-colored water balloons. Don’t ask me what motivated her, because I still scratch my head at the things she deemed edible. She pooped balloons for a week. I know because I diligently stood watch every time she squatted down and because brightly colored […]
Gastro Tell(s) All
The gastrointestinal system of a dog is a magically complex place filled with wonder (and poop, assuming your pup is regular) likened to a well-oiled machine when it’s functioning properly. If I had a magical school bus I’d take this time to say, “hold your hats!” and then we’d shrink down, zooming (humanely!) into the […]
Baby, it’s cold outside (so prepare those joints)
Does joint discomfort get worse when it’s cold? There’s a lot of evidence that changes in the weather can bring on a little more stiffness or discomfort in the joints. Many humans who deal with joint discomfort have noticed a correlation between an increased level of discomfort and rainy days. Much of this phenomena is […]
Why do cats hate water?
Not all cats have an aversion to water, but for most, bathtubs and unexpected swims are likely last on the list of enjoyable things. But why does an animal that spends nearly half of it’s life cleaning itself seem to hate water so much? Here are a few reasons that your furry feline friend might […]
Is my cat dehydrated?
Your kitty may be 100% sass, but physically she’s 80% water (or she should be). Cats are especially prone to dehydration, which happens when their percentage of water drops below normal levels. Though its much more obvious when a dog may need water because of panting, cats don’t always wear their thirst levels on their […]