

Fruits and Vegetables For Your Pets That You Can Grow
April 9th, 2021 by Christy TrueKey Takeaways If you have a surplus of produce from your garden, many fruits and vegetables can be fed to your dog or cat, in small amounts. Most fruits and vegetables that can be fed to your dog are also healthy for your cat, although they may be less interested. As gardening season approaches, people… Read More
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Fruits and Vegetables For Your Pets That You Can Grow
04/09/2021 by Christy TrueKey Takeaways If you have a surplus of produce from your garden, many fruits and vegetables can be fed to your dog or cat, in small amounts. Most fruits and vegetables that can be fed to your dog are also healthy for your cat, although they may be less interested. As gardening season approaches, people… Read More
April 9th, 2021 by Christy True -
Can Cats Eat Ham?
04/07/2021 by Stacy PainterThe 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
April 7th, 2021 by Stacy Painter -
Flea Collars in the News and Flea Preventive Alternatives
04/06/2021 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVMFleas 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
April 6th, 2021 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM -
Cat Breeds: Siamese
04/02/2021 by Stacy PainterThe 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
April 2nd, 2021 by Stacy Painter -
Why Not Me?: Pets Available For Adoption
04/01/2021 by Katie VirdellWe’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
April 1st, 2021 by Katie Virdell -
Why Do Cats Hiss?
03/31/2021 by Stacy PainterCat 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
March 31st, 2021 by Stacy Painter -
Pet Insurance Story: Merlin The Mini Aussie Undergoes Multiple Surgeries For Autoimmune Disease
03/25/2021 by Christy TrueDiagnosis: 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
March 25th, 2021 by Christy True -
How Long Do Cats Live?
03/24/2021 by Stacy PainterYou’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
March 24th, 2021 by Stacy Painter -
How to Get a Cat Out of a Tree
03/17/2021 by Stacy PainterYour 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
March 17th, 2021 by Stacy Painter -
Pet Insurance Story: Shepherd Suffers Pneumonia, Then Stomach Surgery
03/12/2021 by Christy TrueDiagnosis: 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
March 12th, 2021 by Christy True -
Cat Cats Eat Bacon?
03/10/2021 by Stacy PainterThe 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
March 10th, 2021 by Stacy Painter -
Foundation Supports Texas Rescues
03/04/2021 by Christy TrueIn 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
March 4th, 2021 by Christy True