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From Franny Syufy, your Guide to Cats

While the RCA nominations are now closed, in less than a week the finalists voting will start. Lots more on the horizon, so stay tuned. Meantime, spend some bonding time with your kitties every day for a pick-me-up.

7 Ways We Bond With Our Cats

One immutable link among people who love cats is our lifelong bond with cats. In fact, that bond is so strong that it lasts beyond life itself. One of the strongest ways this bond presents itself is that our cats provide us with therapy when we need it most. Even the smallest thing, such as the way feel of a purring, vibrating warm body under a hand at night can bring on sleep, is therapy in only the way cats can give. In fact, cats are being used more and more lately as therapy animals in hospital settings, such as nursing homes.
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Let's examine the 7 ways we bond with our cats in more detail. I suspect many readers will be murmuring "yes!" as the story unfolds.

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Understanding Anesthesia for Cats

I wrote earlier that my 9 year-old Billy will be undergoing dental cleaning this month. He will have to be under anesthesia for this procedure, which causes me some concerns, as it does for other cat parents. The blood tests recommended by veterinarians can help to ameliorate certain worries, and should not be skipped in the interests of saving money.

A better understanding of some of the commonly-used types of anesthetics and analgesics (pain relievers), how they work, and their potential drawbacks, will help us make the best decisions when it comes to sedating our cats. Read more for a better understanding about anesthesia for cats.

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Start a Dental Care Program for Your Cat Today

While February is Pets Dental Health Month, we owe it to our cats to care for their teeth on a regular basis, with both veterinary dental checkups at least annually... Read more

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Get Rid of Cat Fleas

Fleas are not only annoying, but they are nasty little critters that carry any number of "hitch-hikers" such as tapeworms and the Haemobartonellosis microorganism. I'm sure you'll agree with the importance of stopping flea infestations before they occur, for your cats' comfort and your own peace of mind. Learn more about getting rid of fleas on your cat. You'll both sleep better.

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