Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, A while back I wrote an article about how high cats can jump, and it really got me thinking... how fast to cats run? The answer may shock you, but domestic cats run at an average of 30 mph or 48 kph. In comparison to humans Cats can actually run faster than a human, so if your cat is darting away from you... you may have to rethink how … [Read more...] about How Fast Can A Cat Run? Do they run faster than humans?
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REVIEW: Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up!
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, We've been big Weruva fans for the past 2 years, but something a lot of pet owners don't know is that they have a pumpkin supplement called Pumpkin Patch Up! that may actually be a good addition to your pet's life, especially if they've got some bowel issues. Now, it can be extremely hard to get your little one to eat pumpkin, … [Read more...] about REVIEW: Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up!
What is a Perineal Urethrostomy (PU) Surgery, and what do I need to know?
At this point, it should be no surprise that we had to go forward with Beau getting a PU Surgery. This decision, at first, was a difficult decision to make, but after reassurance from our vets, we ultimately chose to move forward with the surgery. We had battled previous urinary tract infections (UTIs), switching to all different types of food, and even tried reducing his … [Read more...] about What is a Perineal Urethrostomy (PU) Surgery, and what do I need to know?
Can Cats & Kittens Have Soy Milk? What happens if they do?
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, Something a lot of new pet parents don't know if you shouldn't give a cat cows milk as it can cause them an upset stomach, so... what kind of milk is safe for them to have? Well, of course, there are all sorts of pet safe milk such as WHISKAS CATMILK PLUS Drink for Cats and Kittens, Cat Sip Real Milk Treat for Cats and Kittens, KMR … [Read more...] about Can Cats & Kittens Have Soy Milk? What happens if they do?
Can I Use Neosporin on my Cat or Kitten? Is it safe?
It can be scary when your little one gets injured, and our first reaction is to help them with any household products we have. I remember a while back when Beau got hurt in a fight with Walker I didn't know what I could use to stop Beau from bleeding. Doing some quick research and calling some of my pet expert friends, I found a great way to stop & clot blood is to … [Read more...] about Can I Use Neosporin on my Cat or Kitten? Is it safe?
We’ve Moved!
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, It's been a long time coming, but the Pets Overload family has found a place to call their... "almost forever home." Over the two years we lived in our old apartment we have debated moving several times. Unfortunately, we were living in a no-pet policy condo (which unlike most renting situations, was actually enforceable due to the condo … [Read more...] about We’ve Moved!
REVIEW: World’s Best Cat Litter (Multi-Cat)
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, It's time for another review of a litter we're actually pretty fond of! As mentioned in a previous review the litter's we've tried to date are Odor Destroyer, Yesterday's News Unscented, Naturally Fresh Multi-Cat, Naturally Fresh Single-Cat, World’s Best Cat Litter (Single Cat), Naturally Fresh Herbal … [Read more...] about REVIEW: World’s Best Cat Litter (Multi-Cat)
How Long Can Cats Go Without Food or Eating?
Cats are hardy animals who spend most of their days sleeping and do the majority of their hunting at night. While it would be ideal for a cat to catch prey every day, it's not always possible, leaving cats hungry for a night or two. But is that safe? Being that most indoor cats have an endless supply of food at their paws, we're not used to seeing our cats not eat for … [Read more...] about How Long Can Cats Go Without Food or Eating?
REVIEW: Petstages Tower of Tracks Pet Toys
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, As always we're huge fans of trying to find passive toys for our little ones to play with, especially since Beau tends to get bored at night while we're sleeping and if we don't keep him entertained... well he starts chewing on things. This time around we tried the Petstages Tower of Tracks Pet Toy which we've actually had since late … [Read more...] about REVIEW: Petstages Tower of Tracks Pet Toys
Can You Use Dog Shampoo on Cats & Kittens? and What Happens If You Do?
As you may already know, I used to work at a pet store and I used to get some really tricky questions I had to answer. One question that kept coming up was "Can you use Dog Shampoo on Cats?" My response always started with, "Unfortunately, 'this can be a tricky question to answer' as it highly depends on the ingredients and brands." The safest way to answer whether … [Read more...] about Can You Use Dog Shampoo on Cats & Kittens? and What Happens If You Do?