During the 2007 pet food poisoning that affected an estimated 30,000 to 50,000 animals, killing thousands, many pet owners became aware that our pets’ foods, just like our own products, are actually owned and manufactured by only a handful of … Continue reading →
I get this question a lot more often than I like. And no matter what behavior you put in the blank space, the answer is a most definite NO. Cats are completely incapable of the contextual skills necessary for holding … Continue reading →
As many of you may know, I write for Raw Instincts Magazine. Every month, they have a photo contest to see who is going to be on a future issue’s cover. This month, I’ve entered CatCentric’s very own Allen as … Continue reading →
Absolutely! Adding a bite or two of fresh, raw meat to your canned-fed kitty’s menu (hopefully, you’ve completely stopped feeding any type of kibble by now) is as healthy for your cat as adding a whole fresh apple or orange … Continue reading →
CatCentric.org has been expanding at a phenomenal clip since that electric 2:00am epiphany when it first struck me, rousing me from a restless sleep with a shocking clarity of concept. It has, in fact, exceeded all my expectations, and continues … Continue reading →
Laurie Goldstein, CatCentric’s favorite guest writer, is back! This time, she’s analyzed an amazing amount of data to sort out the truth on the costs of commercial raw foods as opposed to the more standard canned and kibble options (although, … Continue reading →
From an evolutionary perspective, cats are built for short, all-out sprints for chasing down their prey after quietly stalking close, and they don’t have the long-term endurance of, say, canines. In addition, cats don’t have sweat glands in their bodies … Continue reading →
In case you missed any, here are the stories we discussed in March (to join in the discussions, click “like” on CatCentric’s Facebook page!): 2 March: Why Pet Weight Management Products Are Ridiculous! Another great article by Dr. Becker! “As … Continue reading →
Over the years, I’ve been party to many discussions on the topic of total transparency at the vet’s office. Do we tell our vet we raw-feed our beloved kitties and risk the censure that’s likely to result, as well as … Continue reading →
Like a handful of other animals – including birds, dogs and dinosaurs – cats actually walk on their toes. This is the primary reason declawing, which includes amputation of their toes up to the first knuckle, is so cruel. Generally, … Continue reading →
