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Veterinarian injecting a microchip in an orange cat

The Importance of Microchips

A microchip is a small chip that is placed under the skin between the shoulders. The needle we use is larger than a typical blood collection needle, though other than the initial poke does not cause any ongoing pain.

Cat scratching cardboard

Cat Enrichment Tools that You Can Make at Home: Scratching Posts

Indoor cats need enrichment and mental stimulation. Enrichment can increase activity (which can help with weight control) and prevent many behavioural issues related to low mental stimulation (things like inappropriate litter box usage, anxiety, aggression and attention-seeking). 

Cat wearing a harness and lying on grass

Cat Enrichment Tools that You Can Make at Home: Catios and Other Outdoor Activities

All cats, but indoor cats especially, need enrichment and mental stimulation. Enrichment can increase activity (which can help with weight control) and prevent many behavioural issues related to low mental stimulation (things like inappropriate litter box usage, anxiety, aggression and attention-seeking).

Person applying medicine on the arm of a cat

How to Make a First-Aid Kit for Your Cat

Cats have a very strong immune system, but sometimes they need a little help recovering from an injury.