As the days get longer in April, your cat’s brain receives a specific photoperiodic signal: the heavy winter coat is officially retired. This...
READ MOREApril Showers & Thunder-Paws: Navigating Storm Anxiety
by laurab | Apr 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
To us, an April thunderstorm is a cozy excuse to stay inside with a cup of tea. To a cat, it’s a total sensory assault. Long before the first...
READ MORESpring Fever & The “High-Rise” Risk: Protecting the Indoor Explorer
by laurab | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
As the April breeze begins to soften, your cat’s nose is likely glued to the window screen. While we see a beautiful spring day, our cats see a...
READ MOREThe Great De-Shedding: Managing the “Spring Molt”
by laurab | Mar 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
The shift to March humidity triggers a biological alarm. That dense winter undercoat is suddenly obsolete, and your home becomes a...
READ MORESt. Patrick’s Day Safety & Feline Folklore
by laurab | Mar 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
St. Patrick’s Day is filled with greenery and symbols of good fortune. Interestingly, many cultures view cats as the ultimate luck-bringers....
READ MOREBeautiful but Deadly: The Hidden Risks of Spring Flowers
by laurab | Mar 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
As the Houston azaleas bloom and floral shops fill with spring bouquets, our homes become much more colorful. However, for a cat, a vase of...
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