Our cat, Beau, has always been a sucker for attention, which is surprising since when we found him he was a stray. Within the first few weeks of getting to know Beau, I noticed that he loved belly rubs and would often begin to drool if we rubbed his stomach for long enough. At first, I wasn't very concerned about the drool, but when Beau started drooling anytime I pet him I … [Read more...] about Why Does My Cat Drool When I Pet Him? Should I Ever Worry About Drool?
Having Gary, Our Chinchilla, for a Year (Loads of Chinchilla Pictures)
It's been about a year since we adopted Gary and let me start off by saying that time has really flown. Since we don't actually know how old Gary is or when his birthday is we've chosen to celebrate Gary's birthday on his "gotchya day." The first year with Gary has had such a large learning curve. While not everything has been easy and it has involved a lot of googling … [Read more...] about Having Gary, Our Chinchilla, for a Year (Loads of Chinchilla Pictures)
Is It Ok for Cats to Eat Dog Food? Will It Make My Pet Sick?
Ever been in a situation where the stores are closed and you're running out of cat food, but you still have some dog food left? Well, what do you do? Should you feed your cat any of the dog's food or should you try to find a recipe to cook for your cat? Which is healthier and most importantly, which is safer? Every so often I get asked what I would do in this situation, and … [Read more...] about Is It Ok for Cats to Eat Dog Food? Will It Make My Pet Sick?
Kalista Can’t Choose Between Her New Favourite Toys (Adorable Cat Video)
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, This weekend we got a package from one of our friends who we met through the Forgotten Ones Cat Rescue. Our friend Michelle is a very talented individual who makes cat toys during her spare time. Michelle actually gifted us two adorable catnip infused kicker toys in the shape of a carrot and baguette during the holiday season. … [Read more...] about Kalista Can’t Choose Between Her New Favourite Toys (Adorable Cat Video)
Why Do Cats Sleep in Laundry Baskets? Do Cats like Dirty Clothes? Does It Mean My Cat Loves Me?
It's not surprising that cats, like humans, like to stay in warm and cozy places. It's a means for survival, especially on those days where the air gets a bit crisper and those where the wind really bites. That being said, on cold nights you can definitely catch our kitten, Kalista, hiding in our laundry and laundry baskets. Warmth, however, is just one explanation for … [Read more...] about Why Do Cats Sleep in Laundry Baskets? Do Cats like Dirty Clothes? Does It Mean My Cat Loves Me?
What Is FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) or Feline AIDS? What Can I Do to Help My Cat?
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, It can be hard to receive news that your little one is sick, especially if you've recently adopted them. While diagnosis can be scary and often earth-shattering it doesn't have to be that way. One very common diagnoses for cats is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV for short) or often referred to as "Feline AIDS." WHAT IS FIV? FIV is a … [Read more...] about What Is FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) or Feline AIDS? What Can I Do to Help My Cat?
Taking Close Ups of My Cats Chilling Around the House (Cute Cat Photos)
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, I haven't been spending as much time taking photos of our pets as of late and I've really missed it. The cats haven't been super active as of late, but they have been lounging around me for the hours that I am home with them. Each of them choosing to take one of the many beds we have laid out for them. This week, Beau has been more … [Read more...] about Taking Close Ups of My Cats Chilling Around the House (Cute Cat Photos)
Why Does My Cat Hate Closed Doors? Why Won’t My Cat Stop Meowing?
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, If you've ever been around cats, I'm sure you've experienced a situation where your cat meows at a closed door incessantly or tries to reach you by pawing under the door. Let me tell you, in our household, it seems like Kalista just can't get enough of us and we can't seem to get even a few minutes of privacy. As soon as she hears a … [Read more...] about Why Does My Cat Hate Closed Doors? Why Won’t My Cat Stop Meowing?
Why Does My Cat Sleep on Me When I’m Sick? Does My Cat Know I’m Feeling Ill?
Over the years, we've noticed that our cats like to spend lots of time with us whenever we're sick. Our cats sleeping with us when we're sick isn't shocking because our cats almost always sleep with us, but when we're sick they never leave our side! On a regular day, I would say that each of our cats spends between 1-2 hours sleeping intermittently in our laps. The time … [Read more...] about Why Does My Cat Sleep on Me When I’m Sick? Does My Cat Know I’m Feeling Ill?
Kalista Is Changing up Her Habits (Cute Cat Story & Photos)
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, Sometimes I feel like my cats are growing and changing daily, especially Kalista. And though I've been part of 4 kittens lives, I feel like Kalista has done the most changing and growing in the shortest amount of time. Now, that might just be because I'm actually able to document Kalista's life on Pets Overload, unlike when Walker … [Read more...] about Kalista Is Changing up Her Habits (Cute Cat Story & Photos)