Cat owners can be as curious as their cats. Many religiously participate in feline social media groups and share their experiences peer to peer. B-to-C publications also provide perspective on feline health, owner issues and wellness solutions, although the cover-to-cover reading habits for which cat owners are known has not drastically changed their habits with wellness visits.
Pet owner research continues to demonstrate the importance pet owners place on communications from their veterinarians. Here are recent articles we assembled to help cat owners better understand their feline housemates.
Source: Do cats get lonely or are they fine without other cats? Catster, December 8, 2019. Link. Outside of mealtime. . .most cats have social needs. While some cats hate their own kind and must be the household’s only pet, feral cats form colonies, and many pet cats befriend each other.
Source: Tricks for getting cats to take pills, Tufts Catnip, July 1, 2020. Link.
If you resort to the jaws-of-life approach you’re fraying the bond” – Stephanie Borns-Weil, DVM
Source: Preparing cats for a hurricane, Catster, June 30, 2020. Link. Ed Coleman writes about preparing an emergency plan that includes cat-friendly accommodations BEFORE any bad weather hits. He puts microchipping as a top priority.
Source: Tips for reducing feline allergy triggers, Tufts Catnip, April 2, 2020. Link.
Source: Cat care secrets for all ages, Catster, July 1, 2020. Link. Experts share must-knows for your cat, whether he’s a kitten, adult or senior.
Source: Quality of life scale for cats, PetMD. Link. Infographic. This Quality of Life Scale was specifically created to help cat owners navigate the difficult path of end-of-life care so that they can make the best decisions for their feline family members.