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Senior Pets: Understanding Their Needs and Providing Optimal Care

Senior animals are often passed over in shelters, overlooked in favour of younger pets. However, adopting senior pets comes with numerous advantages. They are usually already housebroken, need less supervision, exhibit calmer temperaments and love deeply. If you’re thinking about bringing a senior pet into your home, you likely have questions. Lucky for you, we’ve got answers! This month’s blog serves as a complete guide to caring for senior pets, covering common health issues, nutritional needs and more to help you provide excellent support for an older pet. Let’s get started!

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June is National Adopt a Cat Month – Feline Friends in Focus

June marks National Adopt a Cat Month, and it’s no coincidence. It marks the start of kitten season, which may sound like a dream come true for some, but for animal shelters, it implies the beginning of many headaches. Flooded with an influx of kittens, this surge leaves shelters hard-pressed, with limited space and resources. In today’s blog, we’ll answer all your questions related to this annual event, from “Why is there a kitten season in the first place?” to “How is it connected to National Adopt a Cat Month?” and most importantly, “How can I help?” Plus, we’ll even offer some helpful cat care tips just in case all this leaves you inspired to adopt a feline friend.

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