http://www.petswelcome.com/articles Pet Travel Articles Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:41:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/chubby-cat-6-tips-for-a-thinner-kitty.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/chubby-cat-6-tips-for-a-thinner-kitty.html#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:00:06 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=2396 We’ve talked about how to help dogs stay trim. Let’s focus on our feline friends and what can be done to help them stay slim, trim, and healthy. Obese cats face health risks similar to people and dogs, arthritis, shorter life spans, and diabetes are among some of the many health concerns that a chubby [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/chubby-cat-6-tips-for-a-thinner-kitty.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/national-pet-dental-month-keep-those-fangs-shiny.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/national-pet-dental-month-keep-those-fangs-shiny.html#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:00:42 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=2109 February is National Pet Dental Month. The American Veterinarians Medical Association is working in conjunction with several clinics and companies around the country to educate and promote dental health to pet owners. It is estimated that about 1 in 10 pet owners make sure their pet’s teeth are cared for and brush them on a [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/national-pet-dental-month-keep-those-fangs-shiny.html/feed 1 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/11-clever-cat-litter-boxes.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/11-clever-cat-litter-boxes.html#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:00:40 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=8624 One of the “meh” things about having a cat is the litter box. Cleaning it is one thing, but where to put it is another. Some friends of mine keep their cat’s litter box in the bathroom, in the basement with a cat door, or in the room by the backdoor. I keep it in [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/11-clever-cat-litter-boxes.html/feed 1 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/7-of-the-best-cat-carriers.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/7-of-the-best-cat-carriers.html#comments Sun, 16 Dec 2012 22:00:21 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=8487 Many cats are not fond of being moved around without their consent. Sure, some love to go for walks and are ok with a leash and harness and some other cats like car rides, but those felines are few and far between. Cats, unlike dogs, tend to prefer not being tethered or crated for any [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/7-of-the-best-cat-carriers.html/feed 1 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/how-to-cat-proof-your-christmas-tree.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/how-to-cat-proof-your-christmas-tree.html#comments Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:00:48 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=5060 If you have a curious kitty and a Christmas tree, you know there is a chance that you’ll find your ornaments on the floor, gifts with little claw marks on them, and a cat perched in your tree peeking out at you. Here are 10 tips to try and save your sanity this holiday season: [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/how-to-cat-proof-your-christmas-tree.html/feed 1 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/12-great-gift-ideas-for-cats.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/12-great-gift-ideas-for-cats.html#comments Sun, 25 Nov 2012 23:00:20 +0000 Jessica http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=8346 The holidays are the ideal time to splurge a little on loved ones – and for those of us whose households include cats, that means finding gifts for them, too. We all know how finicky cats can be, so picking the perfect toy or treat may not be easy – but with this selection of [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/12-great-gift-ideas-for-cats.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/favorite-movies-about-cats.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/favorite-movies-about-cats.html#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:00:31 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=8390 There are a lot of movies about dogs and what great friends they are to us. But what about us cat lovers? Cats are silly and are great friends too! And some cats have very strong personalities that the world needs to see. Did you see our list of favorite movies about dogs? If you [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/favorite-movies-about-cats.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/why-some-cats-like-earwax.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/why-some-cats-like-earwax.html#comments Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:56:41 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=7685 My cats have very clean ears. I can’t say that their grooming habits are perfect but they do have clean ears. Over the years I’ve watched them groom each other, snuggle, and argue. Cats will groom each other to spread a “community scent,” a common scent spread by saliva that indicates that they are part [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/why-some-cats-like-earwax.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/ny-senate-passes-a-bill-to-improve-pet-store-animals.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/ny-senate-passes-a-bill-to-improve-pet-store-animals.html#comments Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:46:54 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=7326 Earlier this week the New York Senate passed a bill that will ensure that the health and safety of animals sold in pet stores is monitored and anti-cruelty laws will be enforced. This is a great win for those who have been lobbying for stronger anti-cruelty laws and the welfare of animals. Many pets purchased [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/ny-senate-passes-a-bill-to-improve-pet-store-animals.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/7-tips-for-new-cat-owners.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/7-tips-for-new-cat-owners.html#comments Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:16:23 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=7301 Cats are great companions and can make you laugh with their silly antics. Some will talk to you and others will be not stop to try and sit on your lap. If you are thinking of adopting a cat and haven’t had one in years or never have had a cat, there’s a things to [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/7-tips-for-new-cat-owners.html/feed 1