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Lincoln-based veterinary pharmacy and pet supplies company The PharmPet Co is celebrating a successful first year in business despite the pandemic. The family-run e-commerce retailer has firmly established itself in the growing pet products and prescription market during a challenging and uncertain year. Highlights of its first year in business include new exclusive product partnerships with the

A medium-cooked burger plopped on a paper plate certainly won’t win any cuisine awards for taste or presentation. But, dress up that burger with melted gouda cheese, lettuce, slices of fresh avocado and tomato with a toasted, buttered bun, and your taste buds will thank you. Well, your cat may feel the same way about

Guest post by Ingrid R. Niesman, MS PhD I love Siamese cats. My family had two as we grew up. I adopted my first female right out of college and she became my constant companion and source of joy. I’m currently owned by two seven-year-old Siamese cats. Uli is a purebred classic seal-point and Paterson

I’ve always loved boxes — my home is filled with them. So I decided to decorate one of my own using stencils — cat-themed, of course! Instructions Give the box a good sanding to get rid of any rough spots. Paint the box with two or three coats. Let it dry completely before you start

This post is sponsored by Darwin’s Natural Pet Food and contains affiliate links* Embraced for decades by holistically oriented pet parents and holistic veterinarians, raw feeding is becoming more mainstream as pet parents look for alternatives to feeding highly processed commercial pet foods. Cat parents who are new to raw feeding are often concerned about the

June marks national Adopt a Shelter Cat Month in the U.S. In honor of the occasion, the ASPCA and ARM & HAMMER Feline Generous teamed up to host a giveaway to celebrate senior shelter cats and a chance for shelters and cat parents to share their own “Senior Tails.” Often kittens are the first to be adopted

Last week, Netflix gave us a first look at the new documentary series Cat People, which will premiere on July 7. According to the description, “Cat People explores our fascinating relationship with cats through the lens of some the most remarkable, and surprising cat people in the world, defying the negative stereotypes of what it

“I’ve martialed armies and I’ve fought long warsWith courage, though foes strove to overwhelmSweet Catatonia, our rich peaceful realm,Where sunlight’s warm and gold and no rain pours. Although the rabid armies of the ratsAll swarmed our butteries and our pantries, wePrevailed and rousted all: now you can seeThat even field mice doff their feathered hats

With temperatures predicted to continue to soar over the NEXT few days, Brits across the country are planning how to make the most of the ongoing warm weather – but a leading UK vet charity has issued a warning for pet owners in this sweltering weather. According to PDSA Vet, Lynne James, heatstroke can unfortunately

This post is sponsored by Sleepypod* While the cat carrier may not be your cat’s favorite place, it is an important part of your cat’s life, and it can be vital in an emergency.  Unfortunately, for most cats, the only time they’re in a carrier is when they have to go to the veterinarian, so

Is your cat a party pooper? When you get out the toys, does he just stare at you, wondering why he can’t just take a nap? Or does he play with a toy for 3 seconds then never touch it again? While most young kittens are bundles of energy who seem to play constantly, some

As I’ve been re-emerging into post-pandemic live, I’ve been thinking a lot about priorities. Rather than just returning to normal, I am determined to make conscious choices about how I spend my time and who I spend it with. If nothing else, this past year has been a glaring reminder of just how short life

Common Causes of Tearing The medical term epiphora means excessive tearing. In general, when we investigate the reasons for epiphora, we can narrow it down to two broad categories: excessive tear production or inadequate tear drainage. Tearing is the proper response by the eyes when something is irritating them. Dust, chemicals, smog and smoke can

This post contains affiliate links* Summer seems to have arrived early this year, so this is a good time to review PetFusion’s new cooling blanket. This innovative blanket absorbs and releases your cat’s body heat, keeping her cool and comfortable. Cooling blanket features Made of 80% nylon and 20% cool technology polyethylene fabric. Lightweight &

Here’s another of the million-and-one reasons cats are great…they get you out of school! Need proof? How about the smart cat who figured out how to give a whole Pennsylvania high school an extra day at home? The Tuesday after a long weekend started like any other school day at West Scranton High School, but

This post contains affiliate links* We previously featured high-sided litter boxes to help you contain the mess inside the box rather than all around the box. Even though all of these boxes have lower entrance areas, they may still be too high for senior cats, especially cats with arthritis. Arthritis is a common condition that

What cats can endure is amazing, but what they sometimes must endure can be heart-wrenching. Pascoe is a young cat who knows this terrible fact all too well. He was found on the Blair family property with his back legs cut halfway off. Pascoe was actually walking on the bone stumps of his back legs;

Your cat pees on your bed. She leaves tootsie rolls just outside the litter box. Or, you see the urine on your pile of fresh, clean clothes. What’s happening? Is kitty mad at you? The answer is no. Might be a medical issue According to Dr. Carlo Siracusa, director of Ryan Hospital’s Companion Behavior Medicine

As a renowned animal rescue charity, Battersea has always believed that every animal is wonderfully unique. However sometimes a dog or cat comes along that is more unusual than most. Meet Chickadee, the blind rescue cat with only one eye and a huge zest for life. Three-year-old Chickadee arrived at Battersea’s London centre in March

We know Brits love their pets, but how vital are they to coping with life’s ups and downs? According to a new study from Pawshake, pets are the heroes helping us maintain our mental health. Pandemic pets of 2020: new adoptions on the rise Many pet shelters have reported an increase in adoptions and fostering

Every cat has a unique personality, and some cats are more independent than others. And while most of us want our cats to cuddle with us and let us hold them, it’s not in every cat’s nature to show affection by snuggling up on a lap. But even if you cat is not a cuddler,

When cats are snooping about the house, they usually find things like stray ponytail holders, lost toys, and even the odd bits of snacks dropped here and there. But what a cat doesn’t usually find in their house is a kitten! But Titak the tabby did. From the tabby cat’s first moments laying eyes on