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Excercise Tips for your Indoor Cat

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:40:25 +0000

Are you concerned that your cat has put on some extra pounds and wish to get her to exercise? Unable to do so? A treadmill may not be an option for your cat, but there certainly are ways to keep your cat slim and healthy. Here are some easy tips to ensure a good workout [...]

The 10 best New York City dog parks

admin — Thu, 12 May 2011 03:56:54 +0000

New Yorkers love their parks, but they also love their dogs. And since many of us live in close quarters, parks are an ideal place for dogs to run off pent up energy. While there are many parks in NYC, BellaDog Magazine has put together a list of their top 10 dog parks. McGolrick Dog [...]

Cat Food Recall Due to Aflatoxin

admin — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 16:44:28 +0000

Kroger is recalling pet food due to aflatoxin: CINCINNATI, Dec. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. said today it is recalling select packages of pet food sold in some of its retail stores because the products may contain aflatoxin, which poses a health risk to pets. Kroger stores in the following states are included [...]

October is Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month

admin — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:51:50 +0000

If you’re thinking of adopting a dog, October is a great month to do so since it’s Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month. The ASPCA in New York City is inviting people to come out and adopt a dog (or a cat!) next weekend (Oct 23-24) during their special Adopt A Dog Month celebration. Here’s the info: You’re [...]

New York City pet sitters are scheduling holiday pet sitting visits

admin — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:45:44 +0000

If you will be going out of town for the holidays, we encourage you to book your pet sitting or cat boarding as soon as possible. Here at Katie’s Kitty we have a number of host families in New York City who will care for your cat or dog in their own home, so your [...]

Prepare your pets & home for your pet sitter

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:11:16 +0000

Before going out of town and leaving your pet in your pet sitter’s care, you’ll want to do a few things around your home to make sure everything is in order. Here are a few suggestions from PetsitUSA on how to ready your home, and your pet, for your time away. Preparations for your pet [...]

Feline’s Pride expands cat food recall

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:30:51 +0000

Feline’s Pride has extended an earlier recall of their Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food Due to Salmonella. Here’s the release that appears on the FDA website: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 15, 2010 – Buffalo, NY – Feline’s Pride is expanding its July 1, 2010 voluntary recall of Feline’s Pride Raw food with ground bone [...]

Cat sitting and cat boarding tips

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:14:16 +0000

Hiring a cat sitter to care for your pets while you’re away means finding someone who will provide your cat with enough care and attention to keep her happy and satisfied, while minimizing stress. Since cats are quite particular, you’ll want to make sure everything is in order before leaving your cat in someone else’s [...]

New York veterinarian sues Mariah Carey for unpaid vet bills

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:30:58 +0000

New York veterinarian, Dr. Cindy Bressler, is suing Mariah Carey for veterinary bills she says have not been paid. Mariah Carey is no different when it comes to having trouble paying bills, it seems. Even the rich don’t pay their bills. At least that’s what veterinarian Cindy Bressler is accusing Mariah Carey of when she [...]

Hot weather can be deadly for your pets

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:16:20 +0000

It’s important to keep your pets’ health in mind during the hot summer months. When we get hot, we can get some water, go indoors, or crank the air conditioning a little cooler. Our dogs and cats aren’t able to do those things for themselves, so it’s up to us to be sure they don’t [...]