Blog: cat tips

Meet the Breed: Maine Coon
Meet the Maine Coon Cat Another Calgary Cat Show has come and gone, making us think it was time to do another Meet The Breed. One of the most popular and well-recognized breeds that we see is the Maine Coon Cat.

Essential Oils
We keep getting questions from clients about essential oils in cats, and we have done a few Facebook posts about them, but it’s time to put ‘pen’ to paper!

The Chromosomal Cause of the Calico-Colored Cat
Have you ever been told that almost all calico-coloured cats are female? Have you ever wondered how such a thing could be true? The answer to this lies within their DNA; with a phenomenon found in all female mammals called X-chromosome inactivation.

Pretty Poinsettias are Bad for Cats!
If you are a cat owner, then you should be careful this holiday season with what plants you bring into your home. Poinsettias, lilies, holly berries and mistletoe are all problematic to your feline family members.