March 2017 – Full Issue PDF
March 2017 - Full Issue PDF
March Into Spring!
An interesting movement called the One Health Initiative is taking it a bit further by demonstrating that the health of humans, animals and the environment are all interconnected. Specialists in various fields are working together to find solutions to health problems that impact all of us. Not just people. Not just cats. Not just trees. All of us. Its a heady concept thats actually about as basic as it gets.
February 2017 – Full Issue PDF
February 2017 - Full Issue PDF
A Special Houseguest
A couple of months ago, I started volunteering at the local municipal shelter. One of my tasks is sharing photos and descriptions of adoptable animals through social media.
Warm December Wishes
For many, this is a time of year full of celebrations, sharing meals with loved ones and feeling thankful for the many good things in our lives. I count my beloved pets among the many blessings in my own life.Because of them, I recently became a volunteer at a local animal shelter. This is a municipal shelter with a majority of hard-to-place urban dogs (mostly stray pitbulls) and a collection of adult cats that have been relinquished for one reason or another.
How ‘Trap-Neuter-Return’ Works in Cats
It starts with a phone call. Betty, the skittish tabby who has won the heart of the soft-hearted caller, has not come around for the bowls of food and water left on the back porch for more than a week. She may be injured, the worried caller tells Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Animal Control Officer Leona Pease.
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish: Approach to Cat Care
Each trip I make to the supermarket, I always think of the people who are able to amass a tremendous amount of savings by clipping coupons and knowing exactly when and where to shop. I must admit that I lack that type of discipline! But I do stock up on staples when theyre on sale - especially cat litter and cat food - and I feel like a good cat mother whenever the pantry is full.
Hunting for the Indoor Cat
Keeping your cat indoors exclusively is certainly best for her health and safety, but it can also create issues of obesity and boredom. Is there something the responsible pet owner can do to enhance indoor living? According to a study recently published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, the answer could be as simple as a food puzzle.
Budget-Friendly Cat Care Tips
Pets enrich our lives in countless ways, but pet ownership certainly does require responsibility and commitment. A cats basic needs arent that different from what we humans need - quality food, health care and personal belongings. Expenses can add up quickly, and sometimes balancing the necessities within your budget can become a juggling act.
