Should You Be Using Cat Litter Made of Tofu

Posted on Tue 17 October 2023 in update • Tagged with tofu, litter, cats, consumereports

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Should You Be Using Cat Litter Made of Tofu?

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Read over at Consumer Reports

The popularity of tofu has expanded beyond the kitchen to include tofu cat litter, promoted as a water-soluble, flushable, and environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional clay and silica-based litters. As many TikTok users praise this new product …


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Beyond the hairball!

Posted on Fri 28 July 2023 in update • Tagged with podcast, hairball, senior, cats

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Beyond the Hairball – When is Vomiting a Problem?

f you have cat (or two), you’ve no doubt stepped in something squishy in the middle of the night. Or you’ve ran a sprint trying to get your cat onto the floor as he is preparing to cough one up …


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Does Your Cat have Pandora Syndrome

Posted on Mon 17 July 2023 in update • Tagged with podcast, wellness, pandora syndrome, cats

Oshi Cairns

Cats that are prone to being high strung often suffer from Pandora Syndrome, take longer to recover, and tend to get re-afflicted with urinary issues over and over again. Join Linda and Rita as Dr. Kelly tells them about Pandora Syndrome, and how you can best help those anxious cats …


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Experts give tips on getting your pets ready for hurricane season

Posted on Sat 03 June 2023 in news • Tagged with abc, wfts, tampa, hurricane, wellness

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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — When holding a dog as lovable as Twinkie, things can get slightly sloppy.

“She loves to play. She’s very social. And she just loves everybody," said Friends of Strays Adoption Manager Krista Loveless.

Loveless said microchipping is the best way to ensure dogs like Twinkie don …


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No more scaredy cats! Local animal hospital embraces "fear free" approach: Ready Pet GO!

Posted on Wed 24 May 2023 in news • Tagged with wkyc, cleveland, thrive, fear-free

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Let's face it: a vet visit can turn even the happiest, most confident creatures into a quivering ball of nerves. How animal care is dispensed has evolved in the last several decades. Lyndhurst Animal Clinic is among those embracing the change.

Once afraid of the scale and stethoscope, Bender now recognizes the vet's office as a safe place to be.

"Fear Free was founded by Dr. Marty Becker in …


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May is Parasite Prevention Month

Posted on Thu 11 May 2023 in update • Tagged with podcast, parasites, prevention, cats

Oshi Cairns

Let’s talk about Parasite Prevention. Our favorite veterinarian, Dr. Kelly Cairns, is with us to talk about the importance of prevention, even for cats. What kind of parasites might plague our cats? Fleas, Ticks, Tapeworms, Ringworms, Ear Mites, and also Heartworm. Linda and Rita did not know that cats …


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Senior Cats and Arthritis

Posted on Fri 05 May 2023 in update • Tagged with podcast, arthritis, senior, cats

Oshi Cairns

One of the biggest issues for cat parents is getting that yearly wellness check for our felines. Since cats are masters at hiding illness, it’s more important to get them seen each year. Twice a year is recommended for senior cats. Dr. Kelly will tell us why this is …


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Tips on protecting your pets from Easter and Passover holiday hazards

Posted on Thu 06 April 2023 in news • Tagged with fox, fox32, chicago, interview

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Though Easter and Passover may have a lot of special treats for humans to enjoy, they can be hazardous to our furry friends.

Many traditional holiday foods and decorations can actually pose a danger to pet health.

One that can be particularly dangerous is chocolates — especially the milk or dark …


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