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Are Seresto Flea Collars Safe? It Depends On Who You Ask

Reading Time: 4 minutes Are you having some misgivings about that Seresto flea collar your cat is wearing? Despite thousands of incident reports to the Environmental protection Agency, both the EPA and toxicologists at the Pet Poison Helpline say not to worry. A recent review of the scientific literature on Seresto collars and their own animal poison control case data show the collars are safe, the toxicologists say. Maybe they are. But there are other safer natural ways to get rid of fleas, and your cats won’t have to breathe insecticide from the collars around their necks.

Can Cats Be Vegan? Here’s Some Food For Thought

cat food, Sustainabilty

Reading Time: 4 minutes Can cats be vegan? A new study by researchers at the University of Guelph says they can. But it’s not time to ditch your cats’ meat-based diet just yet. “The study sets the foundation for further research on this growing feeding trend,” one of the researchers said.

Can AI Read X-Rays For Cats?

Cat Healthcare, Veterinary News

Reading Time: 3 minutes The next time your cat has x-rays, don’t be surprised if a computer with artificial intelligence reads them. X-rays for cats are going even higher-tech, largely because there’s a shortage of human veterinary radiologists. While AI gets mixed reviews from vets, a growing number of practices are using it. Your vet might be next!

Can You Stop A Cat From Hunting? Surprisingly, You Can!

Cat Behavior, cat food, Cat Research

Reading Time: 5 minutes Can you stop a cat from hunting? Yes, you can! At least that’s what a team of scientists at the University of Exeter say in a study published this month in Current Biology. And you don’t need any collars, bells or bibs. It all comes down to what’s in that can of food your cat eats and what’s in his toy basket.

Spot-On Flea Meds May Cause Water Pollution

Cat Healthcare, Fleas

Reading Time: 4 minutes You know those spot-on flea meds humans have come to rely on for their cats? Turns out they may help cats but harm the planet. Researchers in England found high concentrations of fipronil and imidacloprid in English rivers, suggesting that spot-on flea treatments cause water pollution. But there are other, safer natural ways to get fleas to flee. Keep reading to find out what they are.

Feline Practitioners Ban Declawing At Cat Friendly Vet Practices

Declawing Cats, Veterinary News

Reading Time: 5 minutes You’re not thinking about declawing your cat are you? If you are, you might have a hard time finding a vet. A growing number of veterinarians have stopped declawing. And now, The American Association of Feline Practitioners is onboard. It’s banning declawing at its certified Cat-Friendly practices.

Cats Can Get Covid From Other Cats

Coronavirus And Cats, Cat Healthcare

Reading Time: 4 minutes Don’t let this scare you, but cats can get Covid from other cats. A study at Kansas State University found that asymptomatic cats can transmit the disease to other cats within two days. But can people get Covid from cats? Numerous researchers and the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionsay they can’t. So don’t be afraid of your cat!

PetSmart And Chewy.Com Break Up; Pet Valu Closes US Stores

Online Retailers, cat food

Reading Time: 4 minutes Turns out that PetSmart and Chewy.com weren’t the “purrfect” match, after all. Three years after it purchased the huge online retailer, PetSmart plans to sell all of its shares in Chewy and split the companies in two. What will this mean for Chewy customers? So far, the company’s not saying. In another change to where you’ll buy your cat food, Pet Valu is Covid’s latest retail victim and will close its US stores.

Cat Chow Wants You To Think Therapy Cats, Not Dogs

Therapy Cat, Cat-Human Bond

Reading Time: 5 minutes Purina Cat Chow wants you to think therapy cats, not dogs. There’s a reason for this. A new Cat Chow study found that cats can be “purrfect” therapy animals, too. The research shows that humans consider their cats wonderful companions who improve their physical and mental health. This information prompted Cat Chow to team up with Pet Partners to increase the number of therapy cats available to visit people who need them. Do you live with a potential therapy cat? Keep reading to find out.

Senior Cats | 11 Essential Tips For Their Care As Their Numbers Grow

Senior Cats, Cat Healthcare

Reading Time: 4 minutes Kittens are cute, but our deepest bonds are with our senior cats. And their numbers are growing, according to Packaged Facts. Its most recent Pet Population and Ownership Trends in the US report says 43 percent of cat parents live with a cat who’s seven or older. Caring for a senior cat isn’t always easy, and more frequent vet visits, medications and special supplements can make it expensive. But according to the Packaged Facts report, many Americans are willing to do almost anything to keep their beloved cats happy and healthy in old age.

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Are Seresto Flea Collars Safe? It Depends On Who You Ask

Are Seresto Flea Collars Safe? It Depends On Who You Ask

Can Cats Be Vegan? Here’s Some Food For Thought

Can AI Read X-Rays For Cats?

Can You Stop A Cat From Hunting? Surprisingly, You Can!

Spot-On Flea Meds May Cause Water Pollution

Feline Practitioners Ban Declawing At Cat Friendly Vet Practices

Cats Can Get Covid From Other Cats

PetSmart And Chewy.Com Break Up; Pet Valu Closes US Stores

Cat Chow Wants You To Think Therapy Cats, Not Dogs

Senior Cats | 11 Essential Tips For Their Care As Their Numbers Grow