Imagine your kitten as a tiny, high-performance athlete. One moment they are a blurring streak of fur chasing a shadow across your living room, and the next, they are sound asleep in your lap. This incredible energy, paired with the fact that they are building bone, muscle, and brain tissue simultaneously, means their “fuel” must […]
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When was the last time you turned on the music and your cat stayed in the same room? Cats are notoriously unreceptive to anything but peace and quiet. But there is a little known set of music they may find appealing. A study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison revealed that animals including cats prefer sounds
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As soon as you get the leash out, your dog knows it’s action time, and she usually loves it. Dogs have been known to bring the leash to their pet parent, and even turn around to clutch the leash in their teeth to do the leading. It’s delightful to see how much our dogs love
If you live with a cat, you can’t help but take a little fur with you wherever you go. It’s a constant battle to keep the house clean. And the number one rule is: don’t wear black, it will show everything. Yet, there are some ways to keep the fur flurries to a minimum. Start
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We are all familiar with the dog that twitches and makes little muffled woofs in his sleep. You can just imagine him running free in an open field, chasing and sniffing, ears flapping in the breeze. But what about cats? They take cat naps. Can you really get a good dream into a short snooze?
When was the last time you updated your cat’s microchip information? If your cat has a microchip, it can be a life-saver. Georgia law requires shelters to check impounded animals for a microchip so they can contact the owner before any animal they receive can be put up for adoption or euthanized. If your cat
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If you’ve noticed your dog doing any of these things regularly, they could be a sign of allergy. If so, check these most common causes first. Fleas Even one flea bite can cause a body-wide allergic reaction. It’s bath time. You will need to start giving your dog a monthly flea repellent for at least
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A mani-pedi is probably not at the top of your cat’s list of fun times, but regular grooming helps him more than he realizes. An outdoor cat needs toughened paw pads, and sharp claws to climb, attack and feed himself, plus the full use of scent glands between his toes to leave a trail that
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Atlanta gets its fair share of tornadoes and storms. When you have to collect the family and head for the basement or high ground, it’s best to have prepared totes for your pets, to take along at a moment’s notice. Planning ahead of timeWhere can you take your cat if you have to leave your
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When was the last time you updated your pet’s microchip information? If your dog has a microchip, it can be a life-saver. Georgia law requires shelters to check impounded animals for a microchip so they can contact the owner before any animal they receive can be put up for adoption or euthanized. If your dog
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