Surprising Foods Your Cat Should Avoid! By: The CatNip Times  Cats are curious creatures by nature, and this often extends to their diet. However, as pet parents, we need to be mindful about which foods are dangerous for our furry friends! Chocolate and Caffeinated Drinks Although many people are aware of the danger chocolate poses to dogs, not everyone knows that cats are also at risk. Chocolate contains substances like theobromine and caffeine that are toxic to cats. Depending on the chocolate’s type and quantity ingested, your cat may experience anything from mild gastrointestinal upse ..read more

PLANTS THAT ARE POISONOUS TO CATS Did you know there are 17 plants that are dangerous for felines?! Make sure to keep these toxic plants away from your cat! Lilies Members of the Lilium spp. are considered to be highly toxic to cats. While the poisonous component has not yet been identified, it is clear that with even ingestions of very small amounts of the plant, severe kidney damage could result. Marijuana Poisonous component has not yet been identified, it is clear that with even ingestions of very small amounts of the plant, severe kidney damage could result. Ingestion of Cann ..read more

THREE CAT-ASTROPHIC POISON DANGERS FOR CATS Did you know even the water from a popular Easter Lily’s flower’s vase can be dangerous to your favorite feline? But that’s not all!  Not only are these items dangerous to cats, but the costs associated with veterinary care should they encounter any of these items can be expensive for owners. Poisonous Household Plants With spring around the corner, now is an especially good time to be reminded of the dangers that lilies can bring about for cats. All parts of the lily, including the leaves, petals, and bulb are toxic. Even the pollen from a lily ..read more

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SERVICE CAT AND AN EMOTIONAL SUPPORT CAT? Animals make great companions and they can help us humans with both mental and physical challenges. With the growing realization of the therapeutic benefits of human-animal companionship, it’s helpful to know how therapeutic animals are defined and what their purpose is in helping their human companions. Currently, there are three types of designations for animal companions which include service animals, therapy animals and emotional support animals (ESA’s). Each type has a very specific definition that can include certi ..read more

Introducing Your Cat To Your Baby Most people consider their kitten to be their first baby. As they grow from kitten to cat, they rely on you to feed them, fill their water dish, and clean their litter box. However, when the time comes, how should you introduce your cat child to your human child when it is born? Check out these helpful tips so you can continue being cat mom or cat dad of the year while prepping for your new arrival. Pre-Baby Preparation First thing cat parents need to keep in mind is that they should start the baby introduction transition before the new baby is even born. Tip ..read more