Pet Health

Fluffy feline sisters, Maple and Fern, have taken Instagram by storm with their adorable antics. Using the handle “MaplexFern,” these one-year-old littermates assist their parents (who are BOTH veterinarians) in teaching their followers about all things cat. Their most viral Instagram Reel to date was released last week and has since accumulated over one million views. In this video, one of the fluff-ball kitties, Fern (the Grey Tabby), can be seen sporting a variety of fun and stylish bandage designs on her tail. Instagram Fern’s tail was injured in an unfortunate accident, and a small portion had to be surgically removed. She is expected to make a full recovery, but in the meantime, Fern has to wear a bandage over the tail until it fully heals. So her owners decided to have some fun with it! Instagram “Fern sustained an injury to her tail, and the tip of her tail needed to be surgically removed. We kept the bandage on until the sutures were ready to be removed! Her surgica...

Getting a kitten is one of life’s most joyful experiences, as it’s the beginning of a beautiful friendship that will last for years to come. And whether you’re still preparing for kitten kisses or already getting covered up in them, bringing home a new fur baby means you’ve got a lot of decisions to make and a long shopping list to match. From the cutest toys to the best pet insurance plan, there are so many things a kitten needs in life! In preparing for your little tyke, you’ve got to get the house kitten-ready, buy the essentials, and choose who will provide medical care to the kitten. You’ll also need to choose a pet insurance plan because financially protecting your kitten is another part of responsible cat parenting. And with PHI Direct , Canada’s first fluff-free pet health insurance, you’ll have the healthcare coverage covered! Let’s check out what you’ll need to do before your kitten comes home. Prepare Your Home for the New Arrival Part of good cat care is kitten-proofi...

Part of living responsibly means protecting your finances. And while getting a pet insurance plan may seem like one of those tedious financial tasks you need to check off your To-Do list, quality healthcare for your furry ones is so much more important than that. More than just saving money, you’re making life better for your family, your cat, and the veterinary team who cares for your kitty! Simply said, having pet insurance brings you peace of mind while keeping your cat healthy and benefitting those who spend their lives helping animals. The Benefits For All of Having Pet Insurance for Your Cat Reduces the Stress Related to Your Finances Did you know that less than 50% of American adults have enough money saved to cover a $1,000 emergency ? And when that emergency involves your feline, you can easily expect bills of that much, if not more. Having a pet insurance plan for your cat can ease the financial blow of the unexpected, leaving you to focus on recovery rather than bills. ...

A grey tabby named Aurora has sparked a hilarious family feud that has cat-lovers all across TikTok  concerned . On a channel dedicated to the many antics of the sassy feline, her human, Amy, has posted several videos depicting Aurora’s seemingly hostile attitude towards Amy’s husband.  Though the research to support this theory is somewhat limited, many believe that cats feed off of the energy of their surroundings – and that includes people. In fact, some pet owners have gone so far as to alter their relationships with other humans based on their pets’ reactions to them, whether positive or negative.  TikTok Cats, as a whole, have been known to be fiercely independent and accustomed to getting their way (as they should). Many believe them to be excellent judges of character. And there’s just something about Amy’s husband that has Aurora determined to keep a close eye on him.  In the most popular upload, Aurora can be seen staring intently at Amy’s husband ...

  Food and water are essentials every kitty needs. But food bowls empty fast, and water bowls can be so boring! With Petlibro’s Granary Automatic Cat Feeders and Capsule Water Fountain , you can give your cats a fun, modern dining experience that’s both stylish and clean. And while your feline dears are happily munching and lapping from their fancy feeder and fountain, you can rest assured the kitties will always have fresh food and water whether you’re at work, traveling, or just trying to get a good night’s sleep! Petlibro Granary Automatic Cat Feeder Granary Automatic Feeder Voice record feature means cats come running to a familiar call Easily schedule when food dispenses so kitties never miss a meal  Fully-sealed design keeps food fresh and free of contaminants  Infrared sensor keeps bowl from overfilling Battery-backup ensures food still dispenses during power outages  Buy Now The Benefits of An Automatic Cat Feeder If you’re lookin...

When you adopt a dog, you know part of responsible pet parenting is taking your pup to the veterinarian for yearly checkups. You also understand minor illnesses and injuries can happen too. But nobody wants to think about a medical disaster. No one wants to believe something major can devastate their family, but sadly, the unexpected can happen to anyone at any time. And when the medical disaster proves to be a significant emergency with your dog, the bills can pile up fast, leaving you in financial hardship. But when you have a quality pet insurance plan in place before emergency strikes, you can curtail the high medical costs of getting your pup back on their cute little paws without fretting over money. For pet parents in Canada, PHI Direct offers this peace of mind with two “fluff-free” insurance plans that cover both dogs and cats. About PHI Direct, Canada’s First Fluff-Free Pet Health Insurance PHI Direct understands that many pet owners realize the value of having pet heal...

The internet has once again been taken by storm via – you guessed it: an adorable kitten video. The absolutely heartwarming video, posted on Reddit last week by user u/catnip4sale, has obtained over eighty thousand upvotes and over one thousand comments. Reddit users worldwide have fallen head-over-heels in love with a brave momma named “Miso” and her litter of newborn babies. This popular video was posted in a fittingly-named group called “a subreddit for cute and cuddly pictures.” This group describes itself as “a group for things that make you go AWW!”. The video, posted on May 9th, shows a beautiful, short-haired stray carrying her newborn kittens, one by one, through catnip4sale’s apartment window and into her home. “I met a friendly stray about two weeks ago, gave her food and water, and showed her how to get to my bedroom window. Today, she brought me all 4 of her newborn kittens.” – u/catnip4sale The kittens were brought in following a terrifying storm. Many Reddit user...

It’s no secret that the global impact of COVID-19 was incredibly significant for people of all ages. Children were taken out of school, many adults lost their jobs, grocery stores and pharmacies shut down, and not one of us was well prepared for any of it. Perhaps the demographic most significantly affected by this pandemic was senior citizens, especially those in nursing homes or care facilities. Due to the enormous risk to their health, many seniors were kept from seeing their friends and family. In fact, some seniors are still quarantined regularly to this day with concerns for their health and safety. It’s easy to imagine the harsh effects that this level of separation from loved ones can have on a person, both mentally and emotionally. The University of Michigan performed a study on this exact topic twelve months into a seemingly endless pandemic. This study measured changes in the mental health state of senior citizens since the start of the pandemic, and the results were q...

In early May 2022, a flight of 166 Ukrainian refugees landed at the St. John’s International Airport in Canada. But they weren’t alone because 11 pets (3 dogs and eight cats) came along. The people couldn’t leave their furry friends behind, so they didn’t hop on a flight until they knew their pets could join them. The Ukrainians and their pets have been welcomed with open arms in Newfoundland and Labrador, and many other Ukrainian pet parents are hoping to make the journey there too. Here are the stories of the pets’ adventures. Facebook Local Opens Her Home to Stranger and Her Pets Hanna Sukhinets made a long, complicated journey with her cat named Margo and her medium-sized dog named Dea. The trio fled from Ukraine to Newfoundland and Labrador by taking a train, then a bus, and finally, the plane. Sadly, her husband and their older dog are still in Ukraine. Sukhinets quickly fell in love with Newfoundland and Labrador. As a dog lover, she couldn’t resist a place with the name...

Psychotherapist Jamie Karia has created a children’s book series based on her beloved Bengal cat, Bacci. This series was created with the hopes of using Bacci’s adorable cartoon character to teach essential skills to children and adults alike, such as communication, self-kindness, mindfulness, and creativity. The adorable cartoon version of Karia’s beloved Bengal was chosen for this series due to the significant impact he had on Karia’s own life. “This is inspired by my cat Bacci. He’s no longer with me but he’s very special to my heart and he taught me a lot of life lessons myself being a cat mom. And I want to use him as a vehicle to share with the world,” says Karia Bacci Kid In the series, Bacci is depicted as a superhero cat who goes on exciting adventures of self-discovery. He even appears in his very own Youtube videos, where he teaches guided meditations to children. Karia uses bright and exciting colors in the depictions of Bacci’s adventures. She hopes that these st...