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All of our domestic kitten friends trace their ancestral roots to big cats like servals, jaguars, leopards, panthers, tigers and lions. What ties our domesticated cat to their big-cat relatives is their common classification in the family Felidae in the order Carnivora, which is Latin for “flesh devourers.” When adopting a purebred cat, it is […]

Prey Model Raw diet (also known as Whole Prey Model) is a way of feeding cats just as they would eat in the wild. Exactly like it sounds, people who choose this diet feed their cats whole chicks, quail, squirrels, mice and even rabbits. Feral cats survive on small mammals, birds, insects, and reptiles in […]

If you are a new cat owner you might be quick to open up a can of tuna and pop it down in front of your feline. When you are at the pet store browsing through the aisles of fish based foods you might grab a couple cans of each to see which one your […]

What is the history of feline hyperthyroidism? Is it genetic or environmental? Is it preventable? Only recognized thirty-seven years ago, feline hyperthyroidism has quickly risen to the most common endocrine disorder in cats1 and is one of the most common feline disorders overall2. 1 in 10 cats over the age of ten is likely to […]

Nowadays we meet a lot of cats that have been diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) which refers to a number of ailments that affect the lining of cat’s gut. IBD is a serious condition which can have long-term effects if left untreated. Luckily, there are holistic and alternative remedies so no cat should suffer […]

IAMS recently published an article titled “Myths About Feeding Your Kitten a Raw Meat Diet”. We have copied their article with our response below. MYTH 1: The benefits [of a raw diet] are proven. IAMS: No scientific studies have shown benefits of raw diets. Their appeal is based on word of mouth, testimonials, and perceived […]

If you have cats or know people with cats, chances are you have heard of FLUTD, or Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disorder. This term refers to any disorder or disease that affects the bladder or urethra in cats. This can included urinary blockage, stones, crystals, or infections. 50% off all cats diagnosed with FLUTD have […]

Over the past forty years, the number of overweight and obese cats has skyrocketed1. This isn’t coincidental; the moon did not move closer to the earth and cause your cat to get fat. Think about what has happened in the past forty years, and think of cat behavior prior to now. What were your grandparents’ […]