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Rescue animals only in Sacramento pet stores

On May 16th, Sacramento, California passed a law that all animals in pet stores must come from rescues or shelters. Joining 213 cities across 18 states, Sacramento is leading by example, promoting pet...

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Study reveals the truth about domesticated cats

Considering there are approximately 74 million domesticated cats sharing their lives with humans across the nation, it’s no mystery that America loves felines. But where did they come from, and how did...

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Teaching your kids to care for a cat

Engaging and teaching your kids to care for a cat doesn’t have to be a chore. Learn how to make it fun for the entire family!  Training cats is a concept that most pet parents avoid. But what about...

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Can cats reduce a child’s chance of developing asthma?

Adopting a cat provides children with companionship and teaches them responsibility. But can it improve their health? A new study from the Copenhagen Studies on Asthma in Childhood Research Center in...

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Stress-free holidays for you and your cat

“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But maybe your cat is stirring. This time of year, he might be stirring with a little...

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Jillian Barberie aims to make every day a “Good Day” for animals

Jillian Barberie leafs through her mail and stops at a handwritten note carefully folded over a photograph. The popular weather, entertainment and television personality reads a few lines and breaks...

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10 tips for a pet-friendly holiday season

Follow these tips to ensure your four-legged friend stays safe and stress-free during the upheaval of the holidays. The holidays can be hectic. Amid the whirlwind of guests, parties, gift-giving,...

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Botanical treatments for middle ear infections in pets

Unlike conventional drugs, herbs and other botanicals make resistance nearly impossible for even the nastiest pathogens, and are effective weapons against the bacteria and fungi associated with otitis...

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Alley Cat Allies responds to California disasters

In recent months, wildfires and mudslides wreaked havoc on certain parts of California. In the wake of these disasters, many cats have become lost, fighting against all odds to be reunited with their...

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Top pet industry trends of 2017

Take a look at SuperZoo’s top pet industry trends of 2017! Running a successful pet business requires a consistent focus on the trending products and services your customers are seeking. Tap into this...

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Why cats shouldn’t drink milk

People have been giving milk to their cats for as long as most of us can remember – but the truth is, it isn’t good for them. Find out why. It seems natural to give cats milk. Most kitties love it, and...

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Buying health insurance for your cat?

A healthy lifestyle can help minimize veterinary expenses, but it can’t guarantee your cat will never get sick or injured. Given the high cost of veterinary care, buying health insurance for your kitty...

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How do cats show affection?

Cats may not be as demonstrative as dogs, but the idea that they’re incapable of love it a myth! Looks for the ways your own kitty shows her affection to you. Many people regard cats as cold and aloof....

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Is your cat right-pawed or left-pawed?

When your cat plays with his catnip mouse, or snatches a morsel from your plate, which paw does he prefer using? Researchers at the Animal Behavior Centre at Queen’s University in Belfast recently...

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Cats and essential oils — unraveling the controversy

Are essential oils really toxic to cats? It all depends on the quality of the oils, and how they’re used. Cats are unique. In the veterinary community, we express over and over that cats are not small...

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Fruits and veggies you can share with your cat

Although cats must eat a meat-based diet in order to thrive, you can also add in some veggies and fruit for extra nutrition. Because they’re obligate carnivores, cats have to eat meat in order to stay...

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5 eco-friendly gift ideas for pets

Many of us are taking steps to improve our impact on the environment. With these 5 eco-friendly gift ideas, your companion’s ‘paw-print’ can be reduced too. Kermit the Frog once famously said, “It’s...

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New ‘Wait Until 8’ program helps save kittens’ lives

With kittens in danger of being killed in shelters this spring and summer, Alley Cat Allies is offering its Wait Until 8 program to help animal shelters, humane societies, and communities work together...

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How the ASPCA saves and protects during kitten season

Kitten season starts in April and lasts through September. This means shelters and rescues are overwhelmed with homeless kittens during the warm weather months. Here’s how one animal welfare...

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Study reveals the truth about how cats became domesticated

The cats that roam our living rooms today have ancestors as far back as 4400 B.C. — but they haven’t always been domesticated. Here’s a look at how cats came to be our most cherished household...

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