Cats
Winter Care
Proper colony management includes providing a safe and warm shelter for cats during the colder winter months. Animal Friends offers DIY winter shelter kits for $5. The kit includes a…
Read MoreTrapping Tips and Tricks
Never ever trap a cat without first having a plan! Most veterinary clinics require an appointment for spay/neuter surgery or exams, even for community cats. It’s not difficult to establish…
Read MoreMitigating Nuisance Behaviors
It is important for the well-being of the community cats for you to listen to neighbors and resolve complaints. Here are some helpful tips for managing common nuisances: Cats are spraying,…
Read MoreIneffective Methods of Controlling Cat Populations
The term community cat includes feral cats (outdoor cats not socialized to humans), stray cats (social with humans but have been lost or abandoned) and owned cats with access to…
Read MoreCommunity Cat Colony Care
It is no longer enough to just set out food for community cats, a community cat colony caregiver must also actively practice Trap Neuter Vaccinate Return (TNVR) as well as…
Read MoreCloudy Eyes
By Dr. Donald Consla, Lead Wellness Veterinarian As dogs and cats age they can start to develop changes in their eyes just like people. One of the most common misconceptions…
Read MoreHelp! We’re Moving and the Cat is Stressed!
Guest Blogger: Chris Whyle, Behavior Wellness Coordinator Question: Hey, guys! I was wondering if you had any advice for an older cat who is stressed out about moving? We’re in the…
Read MoreFeline Leukemia Awareness
By Dr. Liz Mulhall, DVM, Director of Shelter Medicine Feline Leukemia awareness Day is July 15. A few months ago, our Medical team updated their policies surrounding testing cats for…
Read MoreChronic Kidney Failure in Cats
By Dr. Donald Consla, Lead Wellness Veterinarian As cats age, there are several diseases that are more commonly seen in this species like hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus and alimentary lymphoma, just…
Read MoreVisiting the Vet: Tips for Decreasing Your Cat’s Stress
By Suzanne Denk, CSB-C, Dip.FBST, Animal Enrichment Specialist Routine wellness visits to the vet are necessary but can be traumatic for you, your cat and even for other animals at…
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