Easter and Mother's Day are when people love to give and receive flowers. But lilies are highly toxic to cats. In fact, there are ten types of lilies that should never enter a cat-dwelling home. Even lily pollen and vase water can cause acute kidney failure.
Twenty years ago, I would never have believed it was possible for a dog to walk (let alone jump or run) on four artificial legs. But thanks to the tireless efforts of a highly talented and dedicated team of professionals, Naki'o is the world's first "bionic" dog.
It's fabulous to see men interacting with cats in a loving, caring manner. And I couldn't be happier to report that men aren't ashamed to show the world how they feel about their feline friends. I'm not sure how the cats versus dogs argument came about, but I'm quite sure that cats are capable of being man's best friend too.
Some cats have an uncanny ability to detect human emotions before we do. Smudge, Elias, and Billy are intuitive cats who provide a stabilizing emotional force in their human's life. Whether it's protecting a child from bullies or bringing someone out of their shell, these cats display an incredible ability to calm, nurture, and heal their human companions in the most effective and lasting way.
Plenty has been written about dogs that can detect impending illness in humans, but what about cats? I have a cat that massages my head when I have a migraine. When I searched for similar feline stories, I uncovered some striking cases from the medical community.
There's nothing more endearing than seeing a pet carry out a human task. Dogs have been widely known for their multitude of service jobs, so I thought I would see if any cats are following suit. To my surprise and delight, I found five felines that you would swear were people in a past life.
Should your family ever need to evacuate, it's best to take your family pet(s) with you at the same time. Going back to rescue a pet later risks your life and further divides your family once again. Be prepared to leave with your pet(s) by putting together a disaster preparedness kit.
Four years ago, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico threatened the already endangered sea turtles that were living and nesting in the area. Incredibly, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission made unprecedented efforts to save turtles and their eggs from certain death.
Cat cafes have been popular in Japan and various areas around the world for about a decade. For apartment dwellers where pets aren't allowed or for those who travel often, it's a homey place to enjoy a coffee and befriend a cat. If you're lucky, a cat will come right up to you and cuddle.
Pikas need to live in high mountain regions in areas that are cool and moist. They are highly sensitive to warm weather and cannot survive in temperatures above 75 degrees F (23 C). As such, pikas are considered highly susceptible from the effects of global warming (in North America).