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Activities & Enrichment Cats Life at Home

Beyond Catnip: Can Scent Enrich Your Cat’s World?

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …task is to enrich the lives of resident animals, but it’s something most pet owners rarely think about. Evidence has shown that when animals live in dull environments void of…

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Activities & Enrichment Cats Life at Home

Cat Critter Gifts

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Reading Time: 2 minutes …that cats were domesticated centuries ago, the instinct to hunt remains. Whether feral feline, barn cat, indoor-outdoor pet (to a safe enclosure of course!) or exclusively house kitty, many cats…

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Activities & Enrichment Cats Life at Home

Exercise Your Cat And Feed Her At The Same Time

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Reading Time: < 1 minutes Up to 69 percent of the feline pet population now live indoors only, and because of this, being run over by a car or run…

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Activities & Enrichment Cats Fears & Anxieties Life at Home

Does The Way You Feed Your Cat Make Him Anxious?

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …the nonprofit Winn Feline Foundation) The Indoor Cat Feeder isn’t the only choice; there are lots of food puzzles available at most pet stores and online. AIKIOU is a champion…

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Activities & Enrichment Cats Life at Home

Be Kind to Animals Week: 5 Ways to Be Kind to Cats

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Reading Time: 2 minutes …humans. Every cat (and pet parent) deserves a fear free territory. Only then will relationships bloom, and joy fill your hearts. That’s the purr-fect kindness we can give our cats!…

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Activities & Enrichment Dogs Life at Home

Be Kind to Animals Week: 5 Ways to Be Kind to Dogs

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Reading Time: 2 minutes …to prompt a beloved human’s smile. Every dog (and pet parent) deserves a fear free home, to allow relationships to blossom and happiness to fuel the wags. That’s the kindest…

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Activities & Enrichment Dogs Life at Home Training & Grooming

Agility For Fun Is A Positive Experience That Builds Confidence In Dogs

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …teaches Agility for Fun at Crossroads Pet Resort in Stanton. This article was reviewed/edited by board-certified veterinary behaviorist Dr. Kenneth Martin and/or veterinary technician specialist in behavior Debbie Martin, LVT….

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Cats Life at Home Travel & Safety

Cat Up A Tree? How To Get Him Safely Down

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Reading Time: 2 minutes Increasingly people are keeping cats indoors only. More than 65 percent of the feline population never goes outside, according to the American Pet Products Association. But…

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Cats Fears & Anxieties Life at Home

Feline Body Language: What Your Cat’s Eyes Tell You About His Emotions

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …2017 recipient of the prestigious Fear Free Pets Award. She writes about pet care, health and behavior, and cats in the arts. She’s also the author of “Cats for the…

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Cats Fears & Anxieties Veterinary Care

Fear Free Handling—And Tuna—Turn Vet Visit From Sad To Glad

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Reading Time: 2 minutes …have been terrified. The exam wouldn’t have gone as well, and no one wants a pet to have a poor experience. And with one poor experience—don’t think pets don’t remember–the…