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Feline furloughs with friends: the purrfect place to stay while you’re away
Day or night, we're there for your cat You're not the only one who gets vacations. For those times when you need to be away from your friend, PetSmart PetsHotel® offers two great options: Cat Day Care or an overnight stay. A night away: PetSmart PetsHotel PetSmart PetsHotel is your dream come true. It’s a home away from home where you can …Read more »
Purrfectly healthy and happy: the importance of grooming and veterinary care for your cat
Beauty is more than fur deep Grooming goes far beyond a great hairdo, it's essential for your cat's health. Bathing, brushing her teeth and keeping her coat clean and mat-free help prevent health issues and detect problems, like gum disease or parasites, that might otherwise go unnoticed. Cats are naturally designed to conceal signs of sickness in the wild. In the …Read more »
Pet and parent bonding: training, toys, and treats for your cat
Learning the ropes Imagine you just became the newest member of an established family in a foreign country. You don’t speak the language or know how to act. This is how it is for your new cat. She really wants to know what to do, or not do, so she can get past the formalities and down to the important business …Read more »
A new domain to reign: making your new cat feel at home
Your new cat is counting on you to provide the right nutrition, socialization, healthcare and grooming. Help her with the transition to her new home with these tips from PetSmart experts: How to introduce her to the family The first day your bring home your new pet is special, so make sure you set some time aside to create a calm, happy …Read more »
Your cat's health
Preventive Care Good preventive care begins with careful attention to the basics: Nutrition A healthy diet that provides proper levels of energy and nutrients is the foundation for well-being and disease prevention. Your cat needs a protein-rich food with the highest quality amino acids, such as those found in most premium Pet foods. Your Pet also needs "life cycle feeding," which means a different …Read more »
Whet your cat’s appetite with wet food
The term “canned cat food” is all wet: thanks to new flavors, additions and recipes, many manufacturers now prefer the phrase “wet cat food.” Which of the new products are best for your pet? Canned or bagged, wet or dry: These are basic choices you must face when perusing the pet food aisle of your favorite store. “Wet” products have undergone …Read more »
Cat grooming: how to select a cat brush
Ever wonder how to make sense of all the various kinds of cat brushes and combs out there? Here are some tips: If your kitty's fur is regularly brushed and free of any tangles or mats, a fine/medium combination comb will work nicely. A rubber brush can be used on a shorthaired cat, which, as a bonus, will polish his coat at …Read more »
Brush Up on Cleaning Your Cat's Litter Box
Cleaning the cat’s litter box is a dirty job, but somebody has to do it. According to veterinarians and animal behaviorists, cats can be fussy about where they do their business and if their plastic potty is too full, messy or smelly, they may decide to go “outside the box” on flooring, in the bathtub or some other place you’d rather …Read more »
Green Paw Print Tip #5: Switch to safer products at home and in the yard.
Pets are one nosey bunch—they like to get their sniffers and paws into everything it seems! With that in mind, use products for your home and yard that are safe for pets and benefit the environment! -- Consider ditching lawn chemicals in favor of organic fertilizers. -- When bath time rolls around, lather up with a natural approach to grooming your pet. …Read more »
Green Paw Print Tip #6: Your Trash is a Rescue Group’s Treasure.
Let’s face it—we live in an age of excess and some of our pets are downright spoiled! They’ve got a crate for every life stage, a toy for every holiday and a collar and lead set to match any fashion trend. Not to mention that unappreciated purchase we’ve all made—the item we felt so sure our pet would love that …Read more »
