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The 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…
Read MoreJune is Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month
Each spring thousands of newborn kittens are brought to animal shelters to join millions of adoptable cats already there. This means your local shelter has many, many tiny little kittens, along with older cats desperately waiting to find their forever home. Your local shelter staff will help you adopt your very own furry friend and…
Read MoreKeep Your Cat Safe While Enjoying the Great Outdoors with a Catio
Every cat lover wants to provide a stimulating, interesting life for their cat. Some people worry that it’s harmful to a cat’s well-being to keep him/her indoor only. However, letting a cat roam free outdoors carries all sorts of inherent dangers: traffic hazards and natural predators such as raccoons and coyotes lead to countless feline…
Read MorePrevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
Since April is the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, we must focus on the tragic reality that animals are constantly being abused. No creature in the world deserves to be harmed in any way, especially our loving felines. However, there are countless ways you can help all our furry friends by preventing cruelty! Cruelty…
Read MoreLilies and Cats: A Toxic Combination
Spring will be soon arriving in the Seattle area, bringing with it beautiful blossoms budding all around us. Flowers will make their way into our homes. The flavored flower around Easter time is the beautiful, but toxic, lily. Sadly, people have lost their beloved pet cats to lily toxicity. Lilies and Cats: The Toxic Flower …
Read MoreFebruary Is National Pet Dental Health Month
Your cat’s dental health greatly affects overall health and happiness You may not know it, but your cat suffers from some of the same dental issues you may experience. Broken or cracked teeth, cavities, plaque and gum disease are just as common in cats as in people. To avoid these problems with your teeth, you…
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