March 1–7 is National Pet Sitters Week!

The first week in March has been declared National Pet Sitters Week. This is a time to raise awareness of the important role that pet sitters play in the lives of owners and pets alike. These trustworthy, dependable, and caring men and women deserve recognition for...

How to Hydrate Your Cat

All of us, out cats included, should probably be drinking more water. Proper hydration keeps us all healthy. In cats, proper hydration encourages healthy circulation and digestion and the successful absorption of vitamins and minerals. Dehydration can be caused by a...

Winter Feeding for Wild Birds

As the temperatures turn cold and the weather gets a little more blustery, the bird populations in our area begin to change. Migratory birds head farther south while new birds from the north might be settling in, calling this a good enough and warm enough spot to...

Cat Behavior and Nocturnal Problems

How come cats play in the night? Cats are active at night. This type of normal behaviour is also known as being nocturnal. If a cat’s instinctual behaviour is inconveniencing the owner in any way, the cat may be trained to play late at night or late in the morning....