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Boarding Your Pet at a Pet Store for the Holidays: Pros and Cons

Boarding Your Pet at a Pet Store for the Holidays: Pros and Cons

Holiday boarding at a pet store offers supervision, socialization, and grooming, but carries risks of infection, careless staff, and post-boarding stress. Inspect the facility, confirm vaccination, and use a written contract.

Pet Health πŸ“… January 11, 2021
Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Cats

Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Cats

Given their size, cats can be formidable opponents. Unlike dogs, cats have three weapons: an open mouth with sharp teeth and four dexterous paws with needle-like claws, making them harder to control.

Pet Health πŸ“… January 11, 2021
Feline Leukemia: Symptoms and Treatment

Feline Leukemia: Symptoms and Treatment

Feline AIDS and feline leukemia are topics owners avoid; clinically similar yet different. There is a separate article on feline AIDS for those interested.

Pet Health πŸ“… January 9, 2021
Causes of Feline Phobias

Causes of Feline Phobias

Fear is a normal response to threatening stimuli, but when it becomes excessive and irrational it crosses into phobia. This article explains the possible triggers of feline phobias, how they develop through innate and learned pathways, the sensitive period of kitten socialization, and how to prevent fear from becoming a lifelong problem.

Pet Health πŸ“… January 8, 2021
Are Cats Really Smart?

Are Cats Really Smart?

Cats are certainly intelligentβ€”they learn and adjust based on what they discover. Their brains are structurally similar to ours, with the same lobes, neurotransmitters, and five senses. Like us, they have short- and long-term memory, can be trained with food rewards, and may decline with age (Feline Cognitive Dysfunction).

Pet Health πŸ“… January 7, 2021
Are Cats Born Timid?

Are Cats Born Timid?

Cats are not born fearful β€” early experience and steady socialization shape how bold they become. With patience, even shy kittens and adult cats can learn to handle the vet, leashed outings, and strangers.

Pet Health πŸ“… December 28, 2020