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Declawing Cats – Facts and Answers Before Considering Declawing Your Cat
Many people mistakenly believe that declawing their feline friends is standard procedure and a quick fix for unwanted scratching. Did you know that this practice has been banned in many countries? Declawing is a painful procedure often resulting in lasting behavioral and physical problems for your cat. The Humane Society of the United States opposes…
Read MoreSeasonal Allergies in Cats: Symptoms and Prevention
It’s springtime again with the world beginning to come alive. Flowers are starting to bloom, trees are budding, and grass is coming back to life. Did you know that your beloved feline friend can be susceptible to seasonal allergies just like humans? Airborne environmental allergens including pollen, mold and dust mites can affect cats too!…
Read MoreNational Poison Prevention Week
Tips on How to Keep Your Pets Safe Around Different Kinds of Poison. Our feline friends are curious by nature, always exploring their surroundings. Unfortunately, they often get in trouble by finding items around the home that can harm them. National Poison Prevention Week was established in 1961 and dedicates the third week of March…
Read MoreNational Cat Health Month
With February designated as National Cat Health Month, it’s a perfect time for pet owners to focus on the health of their feline friends. Below are some tips to ensure your furry friend stays in tip-top shape. Schedule Your Cat’s Annual Checkup There are many ways to celebrate your love, and one way to…
Read More10 Tips to Improve Your Cat’s Diet
Tips on Diet Essentials to Help Cats Live Longer, Healthier Lives Paying attention to diet will ensure your furry felines live longer, healthier lives. Healthy nutrition acts as a preventative medicine, saving you lots of money you’d have to spend dealing with disease and complications. With the following ten tips, you can make changes that…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Holiday Plants and Ornaments for Cats
The holiday season is around the corner with all the festivities it brings. As you gear up for the holidays, make sure to keep in mind the hazards holiday plants and ornaments may pose. With a few adjustments and careful planning, you and your furry friend can enjoy a safe, joyous, and peaceful holiday season.…
Read MoreOctober 16th is National Feral Cat Day
National Feral Cat Day focuses on raising awareness about the various issues facing feral, or stray cats, promoting Trap-Neuter-Return, and recognizing the numerous compassionate people who care for them. This day aims to end the practice of euthanizing these cats and also to reduce the number of unneutered cats. Feral Cat Facts Feral cats are…
Read MoreSeptember is Happy Cat Month!
September is Happy Cat Month! Here Are Ways to Make Your Cat Happy and Healthy All Year Long Our furry feline friends capture our hearts with their companionship and love. Cats have lived alongside humans for almost as long as dogs and continue to be wonderful additions to our lives. Happy Cat Month celebrates our…
Read MoreAugust 17th Is National Black Cat Appreciation Day
Therefore Black Cats Everywhere Should Be Celebrated and Myths and Superstitions Dismissed. We at All About Cats, along with many residents of the Kirkland area love black cats, but unfortunately, not everyone shares our feelings. Many people fear black kitties due to myths and superstitions. Black cats have a hard time getting adopted, and many…
Read MoreTraveling with Cats This Summer
Time for a road trip! You must be all excited and ready to go. Your cat is purring loudly and can’t wait to jump in the car. It’s going to be an incredible trip. Nothing can go wrong, or can it? Likely this ideal scenario does not reflect reality; we all wish we could load…
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