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Seasonal Safety for Cats

Different seasons of the year along with their traditional holidays, pose unique challenges to keeping cats safe. Learn how to protect your cat from the hazards of summer heat, and those specific to holidays such as Christmas and the 4th of July.
Have a Happy Cat-Safe Easter
The Easter holiday represents a time of joyous celebration. However, no one wants to interrupt it with a trip to a veterinary E/R. Let common sense prevail, and avoid giving cats access to food or other hazardous materials which may sicken or injure them. Listed here are some of the most common potential harmful things found specific to Easter.
How can I protect this stray from the cold outdoor weather?
While it is generally acknowledged that cats are safer indoors, there are situations that arise, such as neighborhood strays or feral colonies are managed by caring cat lovers. Extremely cold weather can be a killer for these cats. A reader is concerned over a young stray she's caring for but can't bring indoors because of her allergies.
Ways to Have a Cat-Safe Thanksgiving
Colder weather and the fall and winter holidays, such as Thanksgiving, pose unique problems for cats. Learn how to keep your cat safe at the time of Thanksgiving with these tips.
Enjoy the Winter Season Without CATastrophes!
Yes, the winter holidays can be a challenge when you have a cat in the family, particularly a rambunctious kitten. But with a little judicious planning and a healthy application of common sense, you and kitty can not only survive the holidays, but enhance the enjoyment for the whole family.
Cat-Friendly Resolutions for a New Year
The start of a new year is traditionally the time to make resolutions for improvement. These are my resolutions for helping to make a better year for my cats and our shared home.
Top Tips for Summer Health for Cats
Summer doldrums hit our cats as hard as they do us humans. Learn how to keep your cat healthy, safe, and comfortable during the dog days of summer
Help Your Cat Beat the Heat
Consider this: before you ever reach that point, your cat may also be showing signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Although heat stroke is more commonly discussed in dogs, because of people's propensity to leave them in parked cars, cats can be affected too. Cats can't always tell you they're not feeling up to par, but they sure can show you.
4th of July Survival Kit for Cats
Tips for keeping your cat safe and sane on the 4th of July, the most traumatic day of the year for cats in the U.S.
Halloween Safety Tips for Cats
While black cats are relatively unsafe outside in October, Halloween poses a number of safety problems indoors, for all cats. Here are some tips for keeping your kitties safe, while celebrating the holiday, human-style.

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