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Bits ‘n Bites: Environmental Enrichment, Estate Planning, and Declawing

CatCentric Posted on January 17, 2014 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

Here are some of the internet’s most interesting and popular cat related articles and videos collected and shared during this past week. Enjoy! (To see more fun videos, fascinating stories and adorable pics, just visit our FB page!) 11 January: … Continue reading →

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Let the FDA Hear Your Voice!

CatCentric Posted on January 15, 2014 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

HIGH PRIORITY GUEST POST!! Originally posted by Susan Thixton on TruthAboutPetFood, January 1, 2014, and re-posted here with permission. Let’s Do This! If we’ve ever had a chance for things in pet food to change…now is it. Your comment is … Continue reading →

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Bits ‘n Bites: Lion Footage, Cardboard Castles, and Vaccinations

CatCentric Posted on January 10, 2014 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

Here are some of the internet’s most interesting and popular cat related articles and videos collected and shared during this past week. Enjoy! (To see more fun videos, fascinating stories and adorable pics, just visit our FB page!) 4 January: … Continue reading →

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The road ahead may be rocky, but I’m optimistic for the future.

CatCentric Posted on September 16, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

The repercussions of the AVMA’s disgusting PFI-supporting anti-raw policy have begun, and it’s not pretty. Susan Thixton, of Truth About Pet Food, relates that holistic veterinarians are already rethinking their support for raw diets. When veterinarians are sued for malpractice, … Continue reading →

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I have a question for the anti-raw AVMA veterinarians.

CatCentric Posted on September 12, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

I’ve been meaning to follow up on the anti-raw policies newly adopted by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the American Veterinarian Medical Association (AVMA), and the AVMA’s recent blog post attempting to address consumer outrage at their anti-raw … Continue reading →

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Now is the time to let the AVMA know how you feel!

CatCentric Posted on July 28, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

Several days ago, I wrote that the AVMA’s upcoming vote on their anti-raw food policy was a chance for educated, caring pet owners to come together and take a solid stand in support of our freedom to choose what to … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the AVMA’s Proposed Anti-Raw Policy

CatCentric Posted on July 20, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

If you’ve spent any time on feline forums or Facebook groups recently, you’ve likely heard about the American Veterinarian Medical Association’s (AVMA) proposed “Policy on Raw or Undercooked Animal-Source Protein in Cat and Dog Diets.” Initially, I was neither surprised … Continue reading →

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The FDA’s “Safe Handling of Pet Food in the Home” PSA

CatCentric Posted on March 21, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

Today, the FDA published a video that’s a total must-see for every cat, dog, horse, bird… heck, if you own any flavor of pet, you should see this video. There are several points of interest to note. First – and … Continue reading →

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