EDITED TO ADD: This information is so important, CatCentric created a page to make it easier for consumers to contact the FDA directly to report pet food issues — Reporting Pet Food Problems Guest Post! Originally posted by Susan Thixton … Continue reading →
Remember the American Veterinarian Medical Foundation’s (AVMF) debacle of a contest to find “America’s Favorite Veterinarian” last month? Some good has come of it after all. One of the top ten finalists – all but one of whom performed declaw surgeries upon … Continue reading →
Not too many things make me cringe. Bees do. A knock on my door after work when I’m not expecting company (introverted writer and all that). Kids leaning on my new car (don’t judge!). Oh, and this, “I’ve been feeding … Continue reading →
It’s true! Feline whiskers are deeply rooted in a bed of super-sensitive nerves that can pick up the faintest of vibrations and lightest of touches, including the gentle drift of air currents eddying around furniture. This helps her navigate at … Continue reading →
Guest Post! Originally posted by Rodney Habib on September 16, 2015, and re-posted here with permission. THE GRAIN-FREE GIMMICK: IS BUYING A “GRAIN-FREE” PET FOOD REALLY A BETTER VALUE FOR YOUR BUCK? “ ‘Grain Free’ is a descriptor for pet … Continue reading →
Since 1972, National Pet Memorial Day has been recognized on the second Sunday of September as a time for remembering beloved pets who are no longer with us. That day was yesterday, and I spent it alternating between cuddling my … Continue reading →
Hi, all you cool cat lovers! This is Tracy, founder of CatCentric.org. On October 1st, CatCentric will celebrate four fantastic years sharing our affection for and knowledge of these wonderful creatures with the awesome cat-loving public. (So amazing to be … Continue reading →
September is the Catalyst Council’s “Happy Cat Month,” created as a way to counteract the stereotypical view of cats as self-sufficient and aloof, and to help ensure they are well cared for, live appropriately enriched lives, and receive the preventive … Continue reading →
Check this out, my friends! The American Veterinarian Medical Foundation (AVMF) is holding its annual “America’s Favorite Veterinarian” contest and one of its top ten finalists is a veterinarian who refuses to accept declaw surgery requests. In fact, he’d like … Continue reading →
Last Monday and Tuesday, the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) met for their 2015 annual meeting. You can view their final agenda by clicking here. In case you are unaware, AAFCO sets ingredient definition and product nutritional adequacy … Continue reading →
