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Playtime: Stress Relief for Your Cat and Yourself

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Reading Time: 3 minutesalmer, happier year for you and your feline friend. The new year is the perfect time to build habits that reduce stress for the whole family, including your cat. Play isn’t just fun, it is one of the most effective and Fear Free–friendly ways to support your cat’s emotional wellbeing, strengthen your bond, and bring […]

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Your Cat’s Vet Visit Begins at Home

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Reading Time: 4 minutesAmerica’s cats are facing a healthcare crisis. The findings of a feline health study conducted by Bayer Health Care in 2014 found that 52 percent of America’s 74 million cats are not receiving regular veterinary care. The actual number is probably much higher, since this study captured data only from cat owners who seek some […]

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Stressed? You Might Be Stressing Your Cat as Well

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Reading Time: 3 minutesWe all know about studies showing that sharing life with a pet has beneficial effects on human health. Even a few minutes of petting a cat or dog can lower blood pressure and release mood-enhancing endorphins. A University of Minnesota study found that cat companionship may reduce the risk of heart attack for people by […]