Cat Resources

Bad-Mouth Bootsie: Breaking the Biting Habit
by Andrea Dobras In this issue of OC News, we'll be addressing the topic of cats who bite. As we...

Can Cats with Cerebellar Hypoplasia Live Happy Healthy Lives?
by Lyn Garson When first meeting Hazel and Pippi, two young female calicos ready for adoption at the Our Companion’s...

Clicker Training – a Workout Routine to Flex Your Cat’s Muscles
For the feline guests at our Sanctuary, overcoming emotional trauma from their earlier experiences is often the necessary step to...

The Damages of Declawing
by Lyn T. Garson, CVT, CCRP The technical term for declawing a cat is onychectomy. And it’s not just the...

Keep Your Pets, Get Rid of Your Allergies
by Lyn T. Garson, CVT, CCRP My allergy test results produced a lengthy list of common offenders, from dust to...

Tooth Be Told
by Lyn T. Garson, CVT, CCRP Let’s talk about teeth. Adult cats hold a mouthful – 30 to be exact...

Diabetic Cat Dilemmas
by Lyn T. Garson, CVT Take a peek in your refrigerator. Or perhaps in the fruit bowl on your kitchen...

Who is Taking Care of Me? Ensuring the well-being of your pet when you are away
by Jennifer Barrows It’s every pet owner’s nightmare. How many of us leave our animal companions in the care of...

A Potentially Fatal Combination – Male Cats and Urinary Obstruction
by Lyn T. Garson, CVT, CCRP Any one of a variety of clinical issues or injuries could send your cat...