Kate Barrington holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and is the published author of several self-help books and nutrition guides. Also an avid dog lover and adoring owner of three cats, Kate’s love for animals has led her to a successful career as a freelance writer specializing in pet care and nutrition. Kate holds a certificate in fitness nutrition and enjoys writing about health and wellness trends — she also enjoys crafting original recipes. In addition to her work as a ghostwriter and author, Kate is also a blogger for a number of organic and natural food companies as well as a columnist for several pet magazines.
If you’re a dog owner, you’ve probably taken your dog to the groomer at least once. Depending how often you need to go, things can get pricy pretty fast. You don’t see a lot of cats at the groomer, but the truth is that some cats need to be washed and trimmed from time to …
Even if you don’t plan to travel with your cat, having a cat carrier handy is a good idea. You’ll need it for trips to the vet and you’ll be glad you have it in the event of an emergency where you have to leave home with your pets. A top-loading carrier is a great …
You’ve seen the celebrities who pay good money to have their dogs groomed with the latest style. From tails dyed pink to outrageous cuts, dog grooming is an entire industry of its own. What you don’t see a lot of is cat grooming. Cats have a reputation for being obsessive groomers – they spend just …
As a cat owner, your cat’s health and safety are your top priorities. You do your best to feed your cat well, you take him to the vet when necessary, and you try to make smart choices where he’s concerned. So, are cat collars a safe choice? Many pet experts recommend cat collars because they …
Everyone has a unique scent. You probably don’t notice your own, but you can tell when you walk into a friend’s home that it smells different from yours. In the animal kingdom, scent is primarily used for identification. It provides information about one animal to another, but it doesn’t have a direct impact. Pheromones, on …
We all experience anxiety from time to time. Maybe nerves about an upcoming presentation at work are keeping you from sleeping or you’re worried about a big assignment at school. Though we all have our individual worries, we are united in the experience. You may not think about it, but your cat experiences anxiety too. …
There’s a great deal of research to show that going outdoors is dangerous for cats. Not only does it put your cat at risk for being hit by a car or attacked by another animal, but he could contract a disease or be exposed to external parasites. That being said, strictly indoor cats have their …
One of the first things you do every day is brush your teeth. Oral hygiene is important and it’s become engrained in your daily routine. You don’t see your cat reaching for his toothbrush after he wakes up for a nap, but maybe you should consider doing it for him. Dental hygiene is just as …
You may know from personal experience that the more hair you have, the more difficult it is to manage. The longer your hair grows, the more you have to worry about tangles which means frequent brushing and more time in the shower. You won’t see your cat volunteering to take a shower any time soon, …
Every day, you take the time to shower and wash your hair – it’s essential for good hygiene. Doesn’t your cat deserve the same treatment? He certainly doesn’t need a daily bath, but regular grooming is important for your cat’s skin and coat health. The condition of your cat’s coat is an outward sign of …
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