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Keep Your Feline Family Safe This Halloween

Keep Your Feline Family Safe This Halloween

October 4, 2019

For cats Halloween can be a dangerous and stressful day. The decorations, commotions and candy all add to the stress and dangers for our feline friends. With some planning and preparation you can make the day safe and less stressful for your cat.

Fourth of July Safety

Fourth of July Safety

June 18, 2018

Independence Day is a time when many of us invite family and friends to join us in barbeques, fireworks and celebrations. For our furry friends it can be scary, full of unsettling noises and unfamiliar guests. Here are some tips to help keep your furry family safe during this holiday.

Cats and Essential Oils Don't Always Mix

Cats and Essential Oils Don't Always Mix

January 15, 2018

There have been some articles appearing on social media lately about the use of essential oils making pets sick.

Bats, Rabies, Oh My!

Bats, Rabies, Oh My!

October 24, 2017

Bats found across Washington state, is a good time to remind everyone to keep pets away from wild animals

April Showers Bring May Flowers

April Showers Bring May Flowers

March 24, 2016

With Easter right around the corner and Mother's Day close behind, we'd like to remind everyone to be careful when choosing bouquets for your home. At the top of the list of flowers to avoid are lilies.

Be Aware of Spring Time Hazards

Be Aware of Spring Time Hazards

March 30, 2015

Crocuses are in bloom and cherry blossoms decorate the sky, which mean spring is here. With these beautiful signs of the season, it is a good time to remind ourselves to be aware of common hazards for our kitties associated with this time of year.

Why Is My Cat Choking?

March 20, 2013

Well, it is spring again and our feline friends that go outside are faced with a surprising foe: ornamental grasses. These are a tricky foe because who'd ever think grass could be an issue for cats? Cats love to eat grass, no question about it.

Holiday Hazards

November 15, 2012

While the holiday season is a time for celebration, it is important to remember that for our pets, it is a time when they can be exposed to a variety of dangers. Knowing some of the common hazards that your cat(s) may be exposed to will help keep them safe so that you (and they) enjoy the holidays!

Summer Safety

June 27, 2012

While summer never really starts around here until at least the 5th of July, it is time to start considering ways to keep your cat safe and happy in the heat.

In Case Of Emergency

February 17, 2012

Many people make emergency plans for their families and don't remember to take pets into account. Here are a few suggestions for emergency plans that can help make a bad situation just a little less stressful.

When the dog bites, when the bee stings...

July 14, 2011

Cats are curious by nature and sometimes a flying creature is just too hard to resist hunting.

Beat the Heat!

June 24, 2011

As the weather warms up in summer months, we often get calls from clients concerned about protecting their feline friends from the heat.

Why Vaccinate Against Rabies?

April 29, 2011

Rabies, once contracted, is nearly always fatal. It is a viral disease affecting the central nervous system and found in the saliva of the carrier. It is most frequently transmitted via a bite or a scratch.