June 16, 2021
My veterinarian occasionally recommends blood work for my cat who is fairly young and healthy. Her blood work came back normal which is great but I […]
May 11, 2021
May is Chip Your Pet Month! Did you know 1 in 3 pets will go missing in their lifetime? Microchips are a lifeline for lost pets […]
May 8, 2021
Help! My cat does not like his carrier. Is there anything I can do to get him to be more comfortable getting in his carrier and […]
April 1, 2021
I heard that April is Heartworm Awareness Month. Can cats get heartworm? Yes, though heartworm is much more common in dogs, cats can get heartworm too. […]
April 1, 2021
‘Tis the season for planting seeds! Itching to get your garden started? Why not try an indoor cat garden too! You’ve probably heard that some houseplants […]
February 25, 2021
I often hear warnings about checking any peanut butter you give to your dog as a treat for the ingredient xylitol as it is extremely toxic […]
January 27, 2021
February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month so it’s the perfect time to tell someone about the benefits of “sneutering” their kitty. MRFRS was founded because Newburyport was […]
January 27, 2021
My cat has a habit of missing the litter box. About 8 months ago, we switched to a covered litter box, which has cut down on […]
December 29, 2020
A cat’s behaviors are interesting, complex and can be confusing. Meowing is only a small part of how they communicate. Most of the time, cats use […]
December 2, 2020
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
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 […]