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Blog - Outdoor cats
5 Best Vegetables to Supplement Your Cat's Diet
Are you concerned that your cat may not be getting enough nutrients in her diet? If you have a finicky eater (or a cat who’s struggling with weight gain), you may want to supplement your cat’s diet with veggies. Please note that cats should never eat 100% vegetarian diets. Because your cat is an obligate carnivore, [...]
Exclusive Interview with Diane Stevens of Furry Friends
Based in Vancouver, WA, Furry Friends is a nonprofit, no-kill cat rescue organization that rescues and adopts out homeless, relinquished, and abused cats in Clark County, Washington. Each year, they rescue, care for, and rehome about 150 cats. For volunteer Diane Stevens, working with Furry Friends was the retirement she'd always dreamed of. We asked Diane, now [...]
5 Popular Types of Outdoor Cat Houses
Interested in helping the feral cats in your neighbourhood? One of the most basic needs of outdoor cats is for reliable outdoor cat shelters. You may feel a little overwhelmed when you start shopping for one. Cat houses come in a remarkable variety of styles, materials, and price points. So we've rounded up a few of our favourites for [...]
Are Laser Toys Bad for Cats?
Many people like to play with their cats using laser toys. Cats will jump and pounce on the little red dot for hours. Laser toys are easy to use and seem relatively safe.But sometimes people ask, “Are laser toys bad for your cat?” Let’s investigate!The Benefits of Laser ToysA laser toy definitely provides mental stimulation [...]
How to Keep Your Cat Active This Winter
Keeping your cat active in the winter months can be a challenge. Often, cats would rather curl up in front of a cozy fireplace than exercise. Who wants to play outside when it’s cold enough to freeze your whiskers off? However, as responsible fur parents, we all know that our cats need to stay active. Here [...]
5 Tips to Help Fix Your Cat's OCD
Last week, we talked about 5 common signs of OCD to look for in your cat. Read more HERE. If your cat shows several of these signs, we recommend a vet visit to check for underlying health issues. But what if your vet diagnoses your cat with OCD? Here are 5 key steps to help fix [...]
Does Your Cat Have OCD?
Just like people, cats can get stressed out by things beyond their control. We call them “life stressors.” They may include divorce, longer work hours, someone moving away to college, and more. Research done at Ohio State Vet College indicates, “…that some cats are unusually sensitive to their surroundings. These cats may respond to life stressors [...]
How to Introduce A New Cat to a Multi-Cat Household
When you adopt a new cat, one of the first questions you’ll probably have is, “How will she get along with my other cats?” Depending on your cats, the transition process may be simple, or it may take a little more time and TLC. Here are our top 5 tips to help you introduce a new [...]
5 Common Misconceptions About Feral Cats
When the conversation turns to feral cats, many people have strong opinions. “Feral cats are a nuisance. They are always begging for food. I’m scared they’ll bite my own cats,” people may say. Unfortunately, there are several common misconceptions about feral cats.Here are 5 common misconceptions about feral cats.1) Feral cats will attack humans and/or [...]
Winter’s Coming: Are Your Feral Cats Ready?
As the colder weather approaches, it’s time to start planning for winter. People often wonder, “How do stray cats survive winter? How can I help a stray cat in winter?”One of the most important ways you can help is by providing a winter cat shelter.During the colder temperatures and storms of winter, cats need a warm [...]