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Choosing a Veterinarian for Your Kitty

For many people, our furry feline friends are like our children, and as such we want to make sure that we have the best care possible for them in the event of an emergency. Not every veterinarian is equipped to handle cats, and even if they say they care for cats that doesn’t mean they [...]

Things That Cause Stress in Cats

Even though cats seem to live a simple, carefree existence they are not immune from experiencing stress and anxiety. When left untreated, stress and anxiety in a cat can lead to physical problems and behavioral problems along with depression and withdrawal. Stress and anxiety in cats can often be traced to environmental changes or physical [...]

Make Your Cat a Star with the ASPCA and PBS

If you have been thinking about adopting a new cat or dog and you live in the Boulder, Colorado area, then you may just end up on TV. The ASPCA is filming a new show for PBS called Meet Your Match at the Boulder Valley Humane Society. This documentary series will air on the PBS [...]

The History of Cats

How did cats, tiger, lions, pumas, ever become domesticated animals? Well, originally, one of the cat’s ancestors might have been a small creature called Miacis which looked like a weasel. The Miacis may also have been the ancestor of dogs, raccoons, and bears.

Scientists are not completely sure when the cat was tamed into a [...]