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Cats and Asthma
Cats and Asthma

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory lung disease affecting more than 4 million Canadians, which in its worst form, can make it very difficult for people

Cat Dandruff
Cat Dandruff

Dandruff isn’t exactly flattering, but it is natural. Plenty of people deal with dandruff every year, and so do our feline friends. For some, it

How to Read Your Cat's Body Language
How to Read Your Cat’s Body Language

Understanding your cat’s body language is key to building a strong bond and ensuring their well-being. By deciphering their subtle cues, you can respond appropriately

Strategies for Calming an Angry Cat
Strategies for Calming an Angry Cat

Cats are fun-loving creatures, but when feeling scared, threatened, or even just frustrated, they can sometimes lash out. Cats are very transparent creatures – they

How To Protect Your Cat from Theft
How To Protect Your Cat from Theft

Pet theft is on the rise in our modern world. The ease of access to online marketplaces (Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace, etc.) has almost made it

Separation Anxiety in Cats
Separation Anxiety in Cats

Separation anxiety is defined by the Mayo Clinic as: “recurrent and excessive distress about anticipating or being away from home or loved ones, and constant

Why Do Cats Shake Their Back?
Why Do Cats Shake Their Back?

Have you ever noticed a cat shaking the fur on its back? It’s a more common behaviour than you’d think. To us humans, it might

Fireplace Safety for Cats
Fireplace Safety for Cats

When the days are cold and the nights are long, settling down by the fireplace with your laptop, a good book, or your phone might

Cats and Arthritis
Cats and Arthritis

Much as humans do, when cats age, they become more prone to arthritis and joint inflammation. Arthritis for cats is similar to arthritis for humans

Gary and Morris Halloween 2022
Gary and Morris 

It was Halloween at the Hervey Cats shelter and Gary and Morris were having a blast playing with all the decorations. Morris had got himself

Why Do Cats Like to Sneak Around
Why Do Cats Like to Sneak Around? 

Cats are intelligent creatures who have perfected the art of hunting wildlife. As a result, they have evolved to be very nimble, agile, and careful

Gary and Morris Build a Treehouse
Gary and Morris Build a Treehouse

It was a rainy day in early September when Gary and Morris found themselves sitting inside the Hervey Cats Shelter, staring out the window. “I

Gary and Morris Find a Cabin
Gary and Morris Find a Cabin

It was a lukewarm summer day in Alberta. A reprieve from the hot sun as of late. Gary and Morris were taking advantage of the

Why Do Cats Give Gifts?
Why Do Cats Give Gifts?

Giving gifts isn’t just an activity relegated to the human world. If you think about it, animals are thoughtful creatures who regularly help each other

Tips for Grooming a Cat
Tips for Grooming a Cat

Cats are naturally clean animals, but sometimes they need help. Depending on the breed, cat grooming requirements can range from weekly to rarely.  As an

Gary and Morris Go for a Dive
Gary and Morris Go for a Dive

Gary and Morris were walking through the Hervey Cats shelter talking about their summer plans.  “I just love summer,” said Morris. “I love the fun

Garry and Morris Build a Raft
Garry and Morris Build a Raft

Spring was undoubtedly in the air and both Gary and Morris were hungry for adventure. “I can’t wait for summer,” said Morris. “It feels like

List of Items Toxic to Cats
List of Items Toxic to Cats

Knowing the things that can harm your cat can help empower you to save their lives! Just as some toxic foods and substances prove fatal

How Can You Tell a Cat’s Age?
How Can You Tell a Cat’s Age?

How old is your cat? The unfortunate truth is it isn’t obvious. If you don’t have solid information on when your cat was brought into

Signs a Cat Might Be Pregnant
Signs a Cat Might Be Pregnant

Are you looking at a cat right now and wondering if they might be pregnant? What led you there? Are they looking or behaving differently?

Why Do Some Cats Lick Too Much?
Why Do Some Cats Lick Too Much?

Cats lick themselves every day. While that sounds like a lot on the surface, they do it because they are grooming themselves. This is just

Gary and Morris Open a Food Stand
Gary and Morris Open a Food Stand

Winter is a tough time for the neighbours of Herveycats. Woodland creatures gather supplies all Summer and Autumn in the hopes they can collect enough

Gary and Morris Halloween
Gary and Morris Halloween

It’s Halloween, and Gary and Morris are getting ready to go for a walk around the community to take in the festivities. The two of

What Do Cats Do Outside at Night?

Cats are often labelled as nocturnal creatures but are actually crepuscular (most active at dawn and dusk). They sleep during the day for long periods

Grieving a Lost Cat
Grieving a Lost Cat

Cats are more than a pet. Their personalities are unique and their love for their owners can be plainly seen every day online. When we

How to Help a Fearful or Anxious Kitty
How to Help a Fearful or Anxious Kitty

Much like humans, cats, too, have phobias and experience anxiety. These emotions are tools designed to help all living creatures survive. When something bad or

When Did Cats Become Popular Pets?
When Did Cats Become Popular Pets?

Domesticated cats were not always domestic animals, but they have been for a very long time. Thousands of years, in fact! According to the Smithsonian

Why Cats Knead
Why Cats Knead

It can be hilarious, sweet, or even painful at times, but our cats need to knead. Why? The behaviour starts from a very early age

The Big Race
The Big Race

Gary and Morris were hanging outside the front door at Hervey Cats, basking in the sun when they saw two young humans running towards the

Foods Your Cat Should Never Eat
Foods Your Cat Should Never Eat

Cats can be fussy eaters, but some are curious enough to try different things when the opportunity presents itself. Truth is, not all foods are

Why Is My Cat’s Nose Wet?
Why Is My Cat’s Nose Wet?

Touching noses with your cats (or booping snoots as some might say) is a time-honoured tradition, both observed by cats and humans. Sometimes when touching