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?