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October 30, 2020
Halloween is lots of fun but can be a dangerous time for cats! Here are a few ways to make Halloween more “treat” and less “trick” […]
October 30, 2020
‘Tis the season to paint whiskers on your face! Though we humans are mammals covered in hair (and may in fact already have whiskers on our […]
September 30, 2020
There are so many ways you can enrich the life of your indoor cat. Every cat is different but try one (or a few) of these […]
September 30, 2020
Hairballs (formerly known as trichobezoar) are wads of undigested hair. Despite their name, they are most often cylindrical in shape due to their journey from the […]
August 1, 2020
If your cat has an emergency, what will you do? The American Red Cross offers a wonderful Pet First Aid app to help you prepare to […]
August 1, 2020
So far, the weather has been mostly cool and comfortable but summer heat is on the way. It’s important that your cat is able to stay […]
July 30, 2020
MRFRS’s Shelter Director, Brit Fox Hover, presented to an international audience at the Feline Leukemia Day online conference. Adoption programs for feline leukemia positive (FeLV+) cats […]
July 30, 2020
Question: Have you thought about when is the best time to schedule that all-important spay or neuter surgery? Answer: If you are reading this, chances are you have […]
May 30, 2020
Question: I’m wondering about my cat’s dental health…what are the important things I need to know or do? Answer: Remember the Cheshire cat? Sitting up in that tree […]
April 28, 2020
You’ve heard the saying, “if you’re cold, they’re cold”, right? Well, the same goes for boredom. Cats need to exercise their bodies and their minds, just […]
April 7, 2020
Many of us are home or have found ourselves with a little extra time on our hands due to COVID-19 related shutdowns. You could binge all […]
February 26, 2020
February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month so it’s the perfect time to tell someone about the benefits of “sneutering” their kitty. As you may know, MRFRS was […]