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• Take Your Cattitude to Work Day

  June 15, 2018

  

  June 22nd is Take Your Cat To Work Day! While it’s probably safe to say that many of you would enjoy working with your kitty on your desk or lap, this idea really hasn’t caught on in the corporate world. However, even if your boss doesn’t want to ‘hire’ your kitty, you can still bring your pet with you, at least in spirit. As it turns out, Fluffy’s attitudes may be very helpful for getting … Read More »

• Hug Your Cat Day

  June 1, 2018

  

  Do you have a kitty? If so, put a paw print on your calendar for June 4th : it’s Hug Your Cat Day! While we think that kitties should be hugged every day, this is a great time to pamper your feline buddy a bit. Read on as a McHenry, IL vet discusses hugging cats. The Benefits of Hugging Cats Did you know that hugging cats is good for you? Fluffy’s soothing purrs can be … Read More »

• Fluffy’s Top 8 Questions

  January 15, 2018

  

  Did you know that there’s a very special kitty holiday coming up? January 22nd is Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day! If your feline buddy could speak, what do you think that she would be the most curious about? A local Fox Lake, IL vet offers a few suggestions in this article. Why Can’t I Go Out? Kitties can be quite adventurous. Fluffy may really enjoy outdoor activities, like making paw art on your windshield and … Read More »

• Fluffy’s New Year’s Resolutions

  January 1, 2018

  

  Happy New Year! As we leave 2017 behind and head into 2018, many people are setting personal goals for the coming year. If you have a kitty, your cute pet will stay right by your side—or on your lap—during the new year, and may supervise your closely as you make your resolutions. In fact, Fluffy may even have a few goals of her own! Here, a McHenry, IL vet lists some of our feline pals’ … Read More »

• Your Sleepy Cat

  June 1, 2017

  

  Do you have a kitty? If so, there’s a pretty good chance that your feline buddy is sleeping right now. Cats certainly are drowsy little furballs. In fact, cats sleep more than almost any other animal on the planet! Read on as a McHenry, IL vet discusses Fluffy’s sleeping habits. Sleepy Kitties Why do cats sleep so much? When Fluffy is a kitten, napping helps her grow, as the hormones that promote growth are released … Read More »

• How to Teach Your Cat Better Scratching Petiquette

  February 1, 2017

  

  Have you ever caught your cat scratching on your sofa or carpet? If so, you’re not alone. Improper scratching is a very common complaint among cat owners. Read on as a Fox Lake, IL vet offers advice on teaching Fluffy better petiquette. Provide a Nail-Care Station First and foremost, you want to make sure that your kitty has a suitable spot to scratch. A cat tower is great, and will also give Fluffy another napping spot … Read More »

• And Meow, A Word From Your Cat

  May 15, 2016

  

  Does your feline friend talk to you? Kitties have many charming qualities, but their meows are definitely one of the cutest. In this article, a Fox Lake, IL veterinarian discusses some interesting aspects of the cat’s meow. The History Of The Meow We’ve been friends with Fluffy for thousands of years. At first, cats earned their keep by hunting vermin, but it probably didn’t take our feline friends very long to realize that meowing is … Read More »

• Things Cats Just Can’t Resist

  March 15, 2016

  

  If you have a cat, you’ve likely noticed that kitties can be rather opinionated little furballs. While our feline friends certainly do all have their own likes and dislikes, they often do share some similar tastes. Read on as a local McHenry, IL vet lists some things that cats just can’t resist. Boxes We suspect that boxes rank pretty high on the list of Fluffy’s favorite things. Actually, many of our feline friends are completely … Read More »

• Have You Ever Seen Your Cat Knead?

  December 1, 2015

  

  Kneading is a common cat behavior—it’s characterized by an alternated pressing of the front paws into an object or surface, such as a bed, pillow, litter, or even your leg. If you’ve ever wondered what exactly is behind this behavior, read on as your McHenry, IL veterinarian tells you about the possible reasons for kneading behavior in our feline friends. Marking Territory Your cat’s paw pads contain scent glands, and the scent is released into … Read More »

• Has Your Cat Given the Cold Shoulder to His Food?

  May 1, 2015

  

  Your feisty tabby Oscar is the most ravenous cat you’ve ever seen. This five-year-old feline chowhound crunches his kibbles with blinding speed, and then twirls around your legs asking for more. Recently, though, your hearty-eating feline has done a complete “about-face” with his meal behavior. He just pushes the bowl around the floor before snacking a little and turning away. You’re concerned about a nutritional deficiency and a developing medical problem. Tomorrow, persnickety Oscar will … Read More »