Rapport News
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Jul 09 2015
Cats in the Car: Tips on Transporting Your Cat to the Veterinary Hospital
Here’s a quiz for you. Even though there are more cats than dogs in the US, veterinarians see more dogs in their hospitals than cats for which of the following…
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Jun 25 2015
Why cat videos are good for you
According to a new study from Indiana University, there’s more to be gained from watching cat videos than a few LOLs. Researchers found that watching cat videos can actually boost…
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Jun 18 2015
Summer travel tips from the dog
Don’t you just love summer vacation? I like the mountains (did I mention I am a 90-pound Labrador Retriever?), but when my people head for the beach, I prefer to…
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Jun 04 2015
June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month!
According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.4 million cats enter shelters every year in the US – and of those, only 100,000 are reunited with owners, another 1.3 million are adopted…
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May 28 2015
Does your cat go nuts at night?
It’s the middle of the night and the “Kitty 500” has begun – the cats are running top-speed through the house, bringing toys to the bedroom, jumping on the bed,…
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May 21 2015
It’s National Dog Bite Prevention Week
May 17-23 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week because any dog can bite. The AVMA has put together the infographic below to show that dog bites are a serious problem….
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May 14 2015
Pets Get Arthritis Too
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month! It’s meant for humans – but it’s a good time to talk about our pets, too. The term “arthritis” is an umbrella term that…
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May 07 2015
National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
May 9 is National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day, a great day to check on and freshen up your pet’s emergency kit. Don’t have an emergency kit for your pets? Here’s…
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Apr 23 2015
What’s the deal with hairballs?
Most cat owners are all too familiar with the gagging, hacking sounds of a cat being troubled by a hairball. While we like to joke about hairballs, and they are…
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Apr 16 2015
Cats Can Get Heartworms Too
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month, so here’s something you need to be aware of: Contrary to popular belief, dogs are not the only pets that can get heartworms. Cats get…