It’s the holiday season and you’ve likely spent some time in the kitchen making baked goods, but what about your furry family members? Below are the instructions on how to make 4 ingredient cat treats! It’s super simple, so give it a shot! Ingredients 1 – 5.5 oz can of tuna (I looked for sustainably sourced tuna with little or no added salt) 1 cup of all purpose flour 1 large egg 1 tablespoon of organic dried catnip (optional) Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Step 2: Blend all ingredients in a food processor until a smooth dough forms Step 3: Place small balls of dough (1/4 t ..read more

If your fur baby has medium or long hair you’ve likely had to deal with a mat or two.  Sometimes they seem to pop up out of nowhere and often like to hide in hard to reach spots such as the arm pits, belly and hiney area.  Left unaddressed knots can painfully pull at your fur baby’s skin and may even lead to skin irritation and infection.  So, what do you do when you happen upon a nasty knot?  Check out some pointers below: Skip the bath: If you find a bunch of tangles or a couple of large knots, it’s best to skip the bath.  Baths can often make the knot worse locking ..read more

While I had read about animals mourning the loss of a furry friend I had yet to see it firsthand in my 20 years of pet parenting.  That all changed 3 weeks ago when we said goodbye to our little Randa Bean, leaving Sosa as the only kitty in the house. We noticed the change that night.  As usual we put Sosa to bed in the kitty safe room (read the explanation for this routine here) leaving her with some extra snacks.  When we checked the camera the next day, she essentially spent the entire night pacing the room while crying out.  When morning came Sosa continued pacing the ..read more

It started off like any other Tuesday.  The girls excitedly asked for breakfast, I then got my own and settled down to begin working from home.  As I opened my laptop Beany hopped up on the arm of the chair and at just the right angle I could see a red spot on her inner arm.  I immediately reached out and confirmed my suspicion, blood. I ran to grab some tissues and as I examined her more closely I saw there was a lump on her arm, which is where the small amount of blood was coming from.  I waited for the vet to open and called to have her seen.  I emailed a couple of ..read more

As you probably know, humans can go for long periods of time only consuming water, but did you know cats can die in as quickly as two days after not eating?  This harsh reality is why it’s extremely important to ensure your fur baby is eating regularly. While Hepatic Lipidosis (more commonly known as fatty liver disease) has been seen in some toy breed pups, it tends to be more unique to cats.  You’re probably wondering, what is fatty liver disease?  When your kitty begins a period of anorexia/fasting, the body begins moving stored fat to the liver in order to process it for en ..read more

Unlike clipping your own nails, which are just made up of keratin, a dog or cat’s claws are attached to the bone and also have blood vessels and nerves so it’s important to know how to properly trim.  We’ve put together a list of some dos and don’ts to help you get started. The Don’ts 1. Don’t Rush The ideal situation would be to get all the claws clipped in one session, but if you don’t have a willing participant, this can be a challenge.  The goal is to not make the process stressful, so if you can only get a couple of claws done at a time, consider that a win and come back at a l ..read more

I have this vivid memory of when I was little where my Mom was talking with her friend about her baby’s diaper contents.  I was totally grossed out, but she laughed and said, “just wait one day you’ll talk about poo too.”  While she turned out to be correct, I don’t think she had cat poo in mind! So, let’s get started.  Most poo issues with resolve by themselves after a day or two.  If your fur baby is eating and drinking as usual, try to be patient.  If the changes continue beyond a couple of days, give your vet a call.  They may want you to come in for a check ..read more

Are you considering rescuing a pup to join your family?  Are you a first-time pet parent and need a little help in learning what you’re getting into?  If so, keep on reading. Whether it’s a puppy or an adult doggo, you can expect more work than just feeding and exercising.  Unlike cats, doggies require a little bit more of work in the grooming department. Regular nail trims, teeth brushing, and coat grooming at a minimum.  Furthermore, certain breeds of dogs with certain features will require more regular maintenance.  In terms of grooming alone, keep in mind the ..read more

We all know the risks to humans, but have you ever thought about how cigarette smoke affects your furry loved ones?  Read on to learn more… Impact on your Kitty A cat living in a home with a smoker is more like to suffer from respiratory illnesses such as asthma and bronchitis, which alone can be life threatening illnesses.  Cigarette and cigar smoke aren’t just a problem while the carcinogens are floating through the air; they also cling to all surfaces as they settle.  As you may expect, kitties are more likely to develop oral cancer and tumors in the lymph nodes because they ..read more

There are some mixed opinions out there as to whether or not pet parents should be celebrated on Mother’s or Father’s Day.  I’d like to make an argument that pet parenting should be celebrated just like little human parenting.  Here are a few of the things we do for/with our little furry children: Feed them first Clean up their potty “deposits” Ensure they have (too many) toys! Play together Take them to the doctor Give them meds when they are sick Teach them new things (like tricks and obedience) Provide discipline when they misbehave Take a million pictures and share them on soci ..read more