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Adopting a Senior Cat

November 1, 2020

November is Adopt A Senior Pet Month. If you’re thinking about bringing a new kitty into your home, please consider adopting an older one. Cats in their golden years are … Read More »

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Playing With a Senior Cat

October 15, 2020

Is your kitty aged nine or older? If so, you have a furry little senior on your hands. One thing that will be very beneficial to your pet as she … Read More »

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Your Cat’s Veterinary Care Needs

March 15, 2019

Kitties are more than furry little roommates that curl up on our laps and entertain us with their silly antics: they’re friends, companions, and unofficial family members. Fluffy isn’t hard … Read More »

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Keeping a Senior Cat Purring

February 15, 2019

As your kitty ages, she’ll slow down and her needs will change a bit. Your pet will still need good food, a clean litterbox, regular veterinary care and lots of … Read More »

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Fluffy’s Golden Years

July 1, 2018

Is your feline friend aged six or older? If so, Fluffy may be approaching her golden years, or already in them! Senior kitties are just as cute as kittens, but … Read More »

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Senior Cat Care

March 15, 2018

Is your kitty aged six or older? If so, your furball may technically be considered a senior . . . even if she still thinks of herself as a kitten. … Read More »

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