A Pet Owner’s Guide to Kitten Care

Kittens have boundless energy, creating a fun, playful atmosphere, but they can also be a lot of work. When you first bring home your new kitten, you have to integrate them into your home. You then have to ensure they receive veterinary care, socialization, exercise, nutrition, and love. Understanding every kitten and cat care detail [...]

Environmental Enrichment for Cats

© Seattle Humane Society. All Rights ReservedMake Your Cat Work For His FoodThis can be very stimulating for cats and help reduce stress. Instead of just putting dry food in a bowl you can put the food inside a toy that allows your cat to think, play, and move. Here are some ideas:Treat Balls: These [...]

Humans Foods Cats Can & Cannot Eat

YESApplesRiceBananasCooked SalmonBell Pepper’sCooked SardinesSteamed BroccoliSpinachBlueberriesStrawberriesCantaloupeSweet PotatoCarrotsYogurtCheese (In Moderation*) Chicken Eggs Green Beans Kale Peaches Peanut Butter Pineapple  NO Alcohol Rhubarb Avocado Raisins Caffeine Salty Foods (in large amounts) Chocolate Tea Coffee Xylitol (present in gum, candies, some peanut butters and other foods) Fat Trimmings Yeast and Dough Garlic Gum Grapes Macadamia Nuts Milk Wild Mushrooms Onions Pits and Seeds from Fruit [...]

Plants & Your Cat

Some houseplants, flowers, and other plants can make you cat very ill or even be deadly. Here’s a list of the ones to avoid, and the ones that are ok if you have a feline in the family. Toxic to Cats: Alocasia Elephant Ears Mum Aloe Eucalyptus Narcissus Amaryllis Fiddle Leaf Fig Nasturtium Apple plant [...]

New Advice on Spay/Neuter of Kittens: Earlier Is Better

Kim Campbell Thornton American Veterinarian, Volume 2, Issue 3 New recommendations support kitten spay/neuter by 5 months of age. Here’s why. Conventional wisdom previously recommended that kittens be spayed or neutered no earlier than 6 months of age, but feline medicine specialists now say that an earlier age for the surgery benefits cats, owners, and [...]

New Kitten Introductions

By Heather Jelks| Animal Care Center Castle Pines, CO Follow these general rules for any type of new pet introductions: Always make new pet introductions in a controlled setting. Plan the introduction for a time when you can all spend at least an entire day together. Be patient, speak encouragingly in a calm voice, [...]

Starting Out Right With Your New Cat And The Litterbox

© Seattle Humane Society Resource Library Most cats have a specific preference about where they want to eliminate. By following the suggestions outlined in this handout, you’ll be able to start off on the right foot with your new cat. Location Most people are inclined to place the litterbox in an out-of-the-way spot in order [...]

Vaccines for Kittens and Cats

Keep in mind that all cats are unique. Your Roosevelt Animal Hospital vet will discuss your dog’s planned lifestyle and risks, and then make recommendations and customize vaccines for your pet. A word about vaccine safety: Any type of medical treatment has associated risks, but the risk should be weighed against the benefits of protecting [...]

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