December 2, 2020

Ask a Vet with Dr. Sam: Is it okay to give my cat some of my holiday dinner as a treat?

We think cats deserve something special for the holidays too! Keep in mind that sudden changes in diet can upset your cat’s stomach and lead to […]
October 30, 2020

A Simple Way to Help Cats: Keep Them Safe This Halloween

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

Ask a Vet with Dr. Sam: Why does a cat have whiskers?

‘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

A Simple Way to Help Cats: Indoor Enrichment

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

Ask a Vet with Dr. Sam: What are hairballs and why do cats get them?

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

A Simple Way to Help Cats – Pet first aid? There’s an app for that!

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

A Simple Way to Help Cats – Keep Your Cat Hydrated

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

Teaching the Nation About Feline Leukemia

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

Ask a Vet with Dr. Sam – Can early neuters and spays save the day?

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

Ask a Vet with Dr. Sam – A Feline Dental Dilemma

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

One Simple Way to Help Cats This Week – Banish Boredom

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

One Simple Way to Help Cats This Week – Learn from a Distance

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 […]