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FEMA has declared the second Sunday in May every year as National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day. It is meant to raise awareness about the importance of planning for our pets' safety before disaster strikes. On this day, veterinarians and kennels celebrate it with us by sharing with pet owners tips on creating emergency plans for our companion animals."Preparedness is peace of mind, and including our animals in preparedness plans before an emergency or disaster is the best way to ensure the safety of people and their pets," said Dr. Heather Case, AVMA Scientific Activities Division director. "Citizen Corps National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day is...

This May 3, people celebrate National Specially-Abled Pets Day which promotes adopting, adoring, and supporting pets with special needs. Pet owners who care for animals with special needs take part in the celebration by discussing the difficulties and victories they have encountered along the way. The occasion, formerly known as Impaired Pets Day, aims to raise public awareness of the needs of impaired animals and how to care for them. A handicapped pet can provide you with much joy. WAYS TO CELEBRATE Think about getting a pet with special needs. Find out more about fostering pets who have specific needs. Even though...

Did you know that the majority of cats cannot tolerate lactose? While they'll happily drink the white substance if you give it to them, many cats will experience stomach cramps as a result of this "treat," and that's not fun. By describing the biology of cats, a Science Focus article dispels the fable of the cat with the saucer of milk. Like all young mammals, kittens are born with the ability to digest lactose, the primary sugar in milk; however, soon after weaning, the digestive enzyme, lactase starts to disappear from the gut. When an adult cat drinks milk, the indigestible...

Biting and scratching are constant complaints among many new kitten owners. They are not attempting to attack you, but rather are amusing themselves. This is a behavior that kittens exhibit when they are learning the ropes of the later role in the hunt. This cat behavior is also observed in wild cats as a way for them to interact with their peers while learning how to become skilled hunters.Sometimes the behavior is initiated by the owner, who is unaware that petting their kitten's face, mouth, or other areas where cats do not want to be touched is inappropriate. Cats, like...

Show your cat how much you appreciate them by doing everything you can to support their mental health! If you have a cat, you are well aware of the advantages of feline affection and companionship. Did you know that sharing your life with a cat may be associated with better psychological health? People who own cats report fewer negative emotions and fewer feelings of loneliness or isolation than those who do not own cats. Cuddling with your cat even stimulates the release of oxytocin, the "love hormone" associated with happiness and emotional well-being. Because our cats help us so much,...