Posts Tagged: cats May 20, 2020 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota Why is My Cat Peeing Outside of the Litter Box? Is this an Emergency? If your cat is peeing outside of the litter box, he may be trying to tell you something. Some cat owners understandably feel angry when their litter-box-trained cat is urinating outside the box. This can be very frustrating and can affect your relationship with your feline family member. While there are many behavioral reasons for […] Read More What is Catnip & What Does It Do to My Cat? As pet owners, we are constantly searching for new and exciting things to do with our furry companions. Most cat owners have heard of catnip and probably even tried it on their feline friend. The behavior changes in cats can be both entertaining and mysterious. I hope I am able to demystify this “magical” product […] Read More 5 Common Holiday Plants That Are Toxic to Pets If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested a toxic plant, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. […] Read More Christmas Tree Safety for Pets It’s time to get out the holiday décor! While decorating the house is a fun tradition for many families, we must remind pet owners that a festive Christmas tree may lead to a few potential pet dangers. Placement and Securing the Tree Placing your tree in a corner and securing it to the wall or […] Read More How to Keep Your Dog or Cat Safe this Cold Minnesota Winter As winter approaches, we want to make sure our four-legged friends are safe from the snow and cold. After all, we can bundle up more, but our pets can’t add on any more layers (that is, unless you do it for him or her)! While most Minnesotans are well aware of the dangers of wind […] Read More Tips for Taking Your Cat to the Vet We understand that the vet clinic can be a scary experience for cats. That’s why we put together a list of tips to help make your cat’s visit less stressful. At Home: Pet your cat from head to tail (like your veterinarian does) so your cat will get used to being held and touched. This includes […] Read More Save a Cat This Spring | Understanding Lily Toxicity in Cats If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet was exposed to Easter lilies or any other toxic type of lily, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount […] Read More Has Your Cat Been to the Vet Lately? August 22nd is National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day! A 2011 study showed that 40% of cat owners have not taken their cat to the veterinarian in the last year! Many of these cat owners said they don’t visit the vet more often because there’s “nothing wrong,” or “it’s too much of a hassle.” […] Read More Ten Reasons to Adopt A Cat Now! June is Adopt a Cat Month! If you’re considering adopting a cat, I will tell why you should go down to the Humane Society or contact your favorite local cat rescue and adopt right now! Cats are adorable, cute balls of fur, at any age. But if that’s not enough of a motive, here are […] Read More Newer Posts
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