By MICHAEL J. WATTS With the recent weather change, we seem to have cats that are sneezing. Is this just a cold and if so, how do I home treat? We have seven cats that are inside-outside cats. Most are sneezing. We have nine cats outside, which are from same family as others and they … Read more
The use of Seresto flea and tick collars has resulted in the deaths of thousands of pets, according to a recent report from the Committee on Oversight and Reform’s Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy. Seresto collar, launched in 2013, offered eight months of flea and tick protection for dogs and cats for under $70. … Read more
Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. You love your cat’s playful and adventurous spirit. But when their curiosity leads to injury, treatment can be expensive. On top of that, your feline friend may get sick or inherit a genetic condition, … Read more
A small black dog by the name of Jelly has got pet lovers feeling emotional after a video of her helping care for an abandoned kitten was shared online. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, as many as 3.2 million cats are surrendered annually. However, that figure fails to … Read more
Cat moms and dads, take note: Bobby Flay hears you. He sees you. And he’s here to speak out for every ignored, overlooked, maligned owner of felines, those four-legged creatures dubbed aloof and haughty and indifferent. “I feel like the cat parent is the forgotten pet parent. Dogs get all the juice, so to speak,” … Read more
© Ernesto’s Sanctuary for Cats in Syria / Facebook Photos of hundreds of cats living in a sanctuary in Syria have gone viral on Twitter. Posted on April 23, they have received 11,000 likes to date. Does cat heaven exist? It would seem that the answer to this question is “yes”. Eldorado is in Syria … Read more
For some of you, it already feels like the end of the holidays. Those taken outside school holidays and which come with a lot of advantages. Not those eternal traffic jams on the Autoroute du Soleil between Lyon and Montélimar, a place guaranteed on the terrace of any bistro on the Middelkerke sea wall. And … Read more
Zoonotic origin of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) predisposes to a probability of cross-infection pathways between humans and animals. Reports suggest a high susceptibility of domestic cats to SARS-CoV-2 infection and transmission. Clinical signs of SARS-CoV-2 infection, high viral loads, and potential viral shedding have been detected in domestic cats. Although cats tend … Read more
Victoria County commissioners will consider separating the Animal Control Services Department from the Public Health Department at their meeting Monday morning because demands on animal control are increasing, County Judge Ben Zeller said. “We want to put a greater focus on adoptions going forward,” Zeller said on Friday. “Stray cats and dogs are a big … Read more
The Cape May County Department of Health is urging residents to have their pets vaccinated against rabies. The warning comes after a skunk tested positive for rabies on Wednesday in the Cape May Court House section of Middle Township. “This is a reminder to all other residents to check your pet’s vaccination and health records … Read more