The quick answer: Maybe. If your cat is healthy, they can eat ham, but only in very small amounts. Ham for cats Ham is rich in protein which is why it might be so tempting to your kitty. Cats are carnivores, meaning they need to consume protein daily to meet their nutritional needs, so ham… Read More

Fleas are tiny parasites that pack a big, annoying punch. They can cause intense itchiness and skin irritation for dogs and be a frustratingly hard-to-eliminate pest for dog parents. Keeping fleas off of your dog and out of your house is essential. But how do you do that? Fortunately, many flea prevention products and methods… Read More

The Siamese is talkative, curious, and great for families with children and/or other pets. The breed is known for suffering from progressive retinal atrophy. Weight: 6-14 pounds Life Expectancy: 15-20 years Temperament: social, intelligent, affectionate Energy Level: 5 Ease of Training: 2 Grooming Requirements: 1 History of the Siamese breed Siamese cats have a long… Read More

We’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes.   Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with this month’s featured pets – Draft, Shelby, and Lacey: Name: Draft Breed:  Greyhound Age/Gender/Size: 5 ½ years / Male / Large Likes: Practicing his… Read More

Cat hissing is an instinctive survival response typically prompted by a perceived threat. Your cat might hiss when she feels startled, afraid, vulnerable, or in pain. Hissing is a sign that aggression will ensue if the perceived threat doesn’t back off, and further provoking a hissing cat will likely get physical, leading to scratching and… Read More

Diagnosis: Autoimmune disease Claims Covered: $50,229 | Healthy Paws paid: $40,085 Coverage options: 80 percent | $250 deductible Two-year-old Merlin is a mini-Australian Shepherd with tons of personality who makes friends with all the other pups at the dog parks. Before COVID-19, when pet parents Amber and Mike were working in offices, Merlin enjoyed coming… Read More

You’re well aware that bringing a young kitty into your life is a long-term commitment, but you may be wondering: how long do cats live? Of course the answer will vary, but a cat’s lifespan is affected by a number of factors, including overall health and whether they stay indoors at all times or get… Read More

Your cat (or someone else’s) appears to be stuck in a tall tree and refuses to make attempts to come down. What do you do? We’ll explain how cats get themselves into this type of predicament and how you can help them come back down. Why do cats get stuck in trees? Some cats particularly… Read More

Diagnosis: Pneumonia and stomach issues Claims: $6,960 | Reimbursed $5,177 Coverage options: 80 percent | $250 deductible Rumba is a 72-pound German Shepherd with big brown eyes, who, like a typical shepherd, is highly communicative and barks and ‘talks’ a lot, said her pet parent Alison, who lives in Portland, Oregon. She thrives on challenges… Read More

The quick answer: Yes, cats can eat bacon sparingly, but it is not recommended to feed bacon to your cat regularly. We all can agree that bacon is delicious, salty, crunchy, and one of the best parts about Sunday brunch. As obligate carnivores, cats, too, love meat and may be tempted to try a bite… Read More

In recognition of the historically cold temperatures and the resulting loss of power and water supply in Texas recently, the Healthy Paws Foundation is donating a total of $25,000 to five animal rescue charities that serve Texas. The money is needed to care for shelter pets displaced by the snowstorm and move some of them… Read More