Evaluating noninvasive measures of chronic stress in cats
What chronic stress can do to humans is well-known—heart disease, digestive disorders, depression and a negative impact on immunity for
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health and safety
Mimi Gives Me A Lesson About Screens
Mimi couldn’t stand the heat this weekend so she let herself outside Sunday evening at dusk for nice walk around
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Independence Day for Our Animal Companions, Not So Fun
Fireworks aren’t the only thing that can make your pets uncomfortable on Independence Day, and they aren’t the only noise
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Water for Pets, Wildlife—and People—in Summer’s Heat
Though Moses was only outdoors for a brief time for her daily sunbath, I always made sure she had a
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Windows, Screens and Cats: Just a Little Adventure
Each spring I link to my 2016 article “Windows, Screens and Cats” to help warn cat guardians about safely opening
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Nothing Like a Good Scratch, Though You Might Disagree
There she is again, having an obviously great time ripping more stuffing out of the arm of the chair, right
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Jelly Beans and Easter Grass and Chocolate and Leave the Lilies Outside!
For kitty’s sake, this Easter plant that Easter lily outside! And watch the foods and decorations kitty might get into.
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Claws and Scratching
Sunny afternoons are now warm enough to visit outside, after an icy winter and Mimi has been busy letting all
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Helping Community Cats Survive Winter Weather
If it feels cold to you, it feels cold to animals too. Don’t be fooled into thinking that because they
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Fire and Ice-icles, December Holiday Cautions for Pets
As we loom toward Christmas, here are a few cautions where your pets are concerned with gifts and foods and
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