by Dr. Laura Monahan | Dec 2, 2019 | Pet Safety
When I was 10 years old, our new kitten decided to conquer her personal Mount Everest, otherwise known as our Christmas tree. When she made it to the summit, however, our shouts of alarm caused her to unbalance the tree, which she rode to the floor in style as we ran,...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Sep 16, 2019 | Pet Safety, Vendors We Love
Did you know that domestic cats roam an average territory of 5 acres? That’s considerably larger than most people’s backyards (feral cats have even larger territories). Outdoor kitties tend to exhibit fewer behaviors that humans find objectionable, like destructive...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Oct 8, 2018 | Pet Safety, Product Information, Vendors We Love
We’ve been recommending catios for years! Catios are attractive, outdoor cat enclosures designed to please both the cats and humans in the family. They allow cats to experience the physical and mental benefits of the outdoors while providing you with peace of...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Sep 4, 2017 | Pet Care, Pet Safety, Wellness
Letting cats roam outdoors is a hot topic, for sure. For years, bird lovers and cat lovers have clashed over whether cats, not native to the U.S., should be allowed to roam. Cats that live in the wild or indoor pets allowed to roam outdoors kill from 1.4 -3.7 billion...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Feb 20, 2017 | Pet Safety
By Bubba the Cat Public Relations Officer Allowing us cats to roam outdoors is a decision that requires careful consideration. There are camps on both sides of the issue, passionate about their opinions regarding whether we cats should to be allowed to roam, as we’re...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | May 22, 2012 | Pet Safety, Product Information, Vendors We Love
One year ago today a catastrophic tornado struck Joplin, Missouri, severely damaging or destroying a large number of homes, leaving pet owners and pets with no place to stay. Animal control officers were overwhelmed with more than 1,300 pets requiring emergency...