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The Rules of Hugging Your Cat

May 1, 2020

There’s a special kitty holiday coming up. May 30th is International Hug Your Cat Day! Kitties are purrfect cuddle buddies. However, there are some things to keep in mind when … Read More »

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Kids and Kitties

March 1, 2020

Has your youngster been begging for a kitty? Or has a cute furball recently joined your household? Growing up with cats can be very beneficial to children. However, there are … Read More »

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New Year’s Resolutions For Kittens

January 1, 2020

Happy New Year! And, to our feline patients, an early Happy Mew Year. Happy Mew Year is New Year’s Day For Cats, and it happens tomorrow, January 2nd. If you … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Cat Care Tagged cat games, cat laser pointer, cat naps, cat play, cat resolutions, cat sleep, cat training, laser pointer for cats, New Year's resolutions for your cat, New Year's resolutions for your pet, New Year’s resolutions for cats, veterinarians Niagara Falls ON, veterinarians Thorold ON, veterinary visit
5 Adorable Things Your Cat Will Do Over The Holidays

December 1, 2019

As the holiday season kicks into full swing, many of us are busy with preparations. Shopping, cooking, decorating, wrapping gifts, and planning for events certainly do make for a lot … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Cat Care, General Care Tagged adorable things cats do, cat behavior, cat behaviors, cat holiday care tips, cat holiday cat, cat nap, cat safety, cat sleeping, cat treats, feline behavior, feline behaviors, things cats do, treats for cats, vets Niagara Falls ON, vets Thorold ON, what cats do
Is Your Dog Bored?

August 1, 2019

Our canine companions are very intelligent. Fido can learn over 100 words! (He also knows how to unwrap sandwiches, cajole us into sharing our food, and perform cute tricks on … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Dog Care, General Care Tagged boredom in dogs, dog behavior, dog boredom, dog boredom signs, dog care tips, dog daycare, dog training, how to keep dog entertained, how to tell if dog is bored, is dog bored, keep dog from getting bored, keeping dog entertained, signs of boredom in dogs, vets Niagara Falls ON, vets Thorold ON
Benefits of Playing With Your Cat

May 1, 2019

Do you play with your feline friend regularly? If so, that’s great! Fluffy is very frisky and playful, and she loves unleashing her inner huntress. In fact, playing with your … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Cat Care, General Health Tagged benefits of cat play, benefits of playing with your cat, bonding with cat, cat bonding, cat entertainment, cat etiquette, cat exercise, cat games, cat health tips, cat play, cat playtime, cat toys, exercising your cat, keeping cat entertained, veterinarians Niagara Falls ON, veterinarians Thorold ON
Cuddly Kitten Day

March 15, 2019

There’s an adorable kitty holiday around the corner. March 23rd is Cuddly Kitten Day! Cats are adorable at any age, but they’re almost impossibly cute when they are little. Read … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Cat Care, General Care Tagged cat behavior, cat naps, cat sleeping pattern, cats and children, Cuddly Kitten Day, feline behavior, introducing kitten to child, kids and kittens, kitten behavior, kitten care, kitten care tips, kitten naps, kitten socialization, kitten socialization tips, socializing kittens, vet Niagara Falls ON, vet Thorold ON
And Meow, A Word About Litterboxes

September 15, 2018

There are many things to love about cats, but one of the best things about our feline buddies is the fact that they are so clean. Fluffy will groom herself … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Cat Care, General Care Tagged cat behavior, cat care tips, cat litterbox placement, cats and litterboxes, cleaning cat’s litterbox, concealing the litterbox, hiding litterbox, litterbox for multiple cats, multiple cat care, senior cat litterbox, veterinarian Niagara Falls ON, veterinarian Thorold ON
Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day

January 15, 2018

Does your cat sometimes meow as though she is asking a question? Fluffy certainly is very curious! In fact, our feline pals can be a bit nosy at times. As … Read More »

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Train Your Dog Month

January 1, 2018

Happy New Year! Today is not only the first day of 2018, it’s also the start of Train Your Dog Month! Proper training is very important, both for petiquette and … Read More »

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