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Interactive Feline Behavior Survey to Help Cats in Chronic Pain

In March, I introduced you to a feline behavior quiz developed by British veterinarian Mike Farrell, BVetMed CertVA CertSAS Diplomat ECVS MRCVS, an orthopedic surgeon with a strong interest in chronic pain management. Thank you to al of you who took the quiz!

Dr. Farrells study is designed to provide pet parents and veterinary surgeons free access to clear and simple decision-making aids when it comes to dealing with cats in pain. We currently rely on behavioral clues such as willingness to...

A Tail of Two Kitties: Contactless Cat Adoption During the Pandemic

Guest post by Harry Shubin

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times if you are an animal rescuer. As municipal shelters closed to the public, they besieged rescues with requests to take cats. However, with adoption events suspended and PetSmart adoption centers closed, the ability for rescues to find homes for any of those animals seemed out of reach. Yet, when the Feline Foundation of Greater Washington (FFGW) put out a plea for fosters for the cats we already had at our center...

Review: FURminator deShedding Edge Cat Brush

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I havent used a FURminator deshedding tool in a long time, so when the friendly folks at Chewy.com offered to send me one, I decided to give it a try again. Allegra eats a primarily raw diet and as a result, she doesnt shed much, but I still brush her every day, and I still get some hair out of her, so I was curious to see what the FURminator would do for her.

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The FURminator deShedding Edge Cat Brush features a stainless-steel edge that...

From Feral to Friendly: How the Assisi Loop Helped David Heal from an Injury

This guest post by Dr. Elena Contreras, DVM, MS, PhD
is sponsored by Assisi Animal Health

I met an approximately 3 year old male, intact, feral cat on my first day working at a new job in a nonprofit spay/neuter clinic. He was an outdoor feral community cat that was trapped by a wonderful volunteer trapper and cat advocate. Although the trapper had assumed that the cat would be euthanized due to his injury and his poor condition, she brought him to the clinic hoping that we would be able...

Sunday Quotes: The Present Moment

I found this quote to be so very appropriate for our times. Whenever I find myself enveloped in fear, sadness or despair, I try to bring myself back to the present moment.

I cant control whats happening out there, but I can choose to embrace the present moment, and try to find some meaning in all of this. And I can do it over and over and over again.

I also found that this quote helped me reduce my news intake even more than I already have. Knowing what is happening only causes more...

Mews and Nips: Pet Adoptions and Fosters Are Way Up During the Pandemic

There is some good news in the middle of all the terrifying, awful updates you just have to look for it. One aspect of this pandemic that I find particularly heartening is that pet adoptions and fosters have increased tremendously while people are staying home, in some cases, even clearing out some shelters. Vox contributor Rebecca Jennings shares her experience of adopting a shy cat in Brooklyn. Next week, well have a report from a Washington DC area based rescue group about how they...

Feeding Community Campus Cats During a Pandemic – Part Two: Orion is Missing

Guest post by Ingrid R. Niesman, MS PhD

Cats, including community cats, are daily reminders of the simple joy animals bring into our lives. In times of crisis, caring for our cats gives us purpose when the rest of the world is beyond our power to control. This is the second part in a three-part series based on my personal experience caring for the campus cats at San Diego State University. Click here to read Part One: The Mad Dash.

Biblical hail and rainbows

The period from late March to...

Giveaway: Win an Assisi Loop To Help Your Cat Heal

This giveaway is sponsored by Assisi Animal Health

Since cats are so good at hiding pain, it can be difficult for even the most dedicated cat parent to recognize. By the time pain become obvious, chronic pain may have already had a considerable impact on the cats quality of life. This can be especially true when it comes to arthritis, a degenerative joint disease that affects as many as 3 in 10 cats. Only 7% of cats with arthritis receive treatment for this often debilitating condition.

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How to Cope If Your Pet Dies During the Pandemic

Guest post by Sarah Chauncey

This is the second post in a three-part series. In the first post, l looked at how veterinarians are handling euthanasia during COVID-19.

Losing a beloved companion is a difficult experience at any time, but several factors come together to make it particularly devastating during COVID-19. From veterinarians handling euthanasias differently than usual to physical distancing requirements that keep us from hugging each other, circumstances are coming together that...

How to Cope When Your Pet Dies During the Pandemic

Guest post by Sarah Chauncey

This is the second post in a three-part series. In the first post, l looked at how veterinarians are handling euthanasia during COVID-19.

Losing a beloved companion is a difficult experience at any time, but several factors come together to make it particularly devastating during COVID-19. From veterinarians handling euthanasias differently than usual to physical distancing requirements that keep us from hugging each other, circumstances are coming together that...