What are the Daily Nutrient Requirements of Your Cat
Cats, being obligate carnivores, have unique dietary needs that significantly differ from those of other animals. Meeting these requirements not only supports their physical well-being but also enhances their quality of life. The Essential Nutrients for Cats Cats require a balanced diet rich in protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Here’s a breakdown of the critical nutrients: Protein: This is the cornerstone of a cat’s diet. Studies show the minimum daily protein requirement for adult cats is at least 11.5 grams...
Austin Pets Alive! Transport Program Saves 10,000 Lives
Jan 30, 2025 In early 2021, when Texas faced one of the most severe winter storms in its history, the Austin Pets Alive! Transport Program emerged out of desperation to save shelter animals across the state. What began as an urgent effort to move as many pets out of harm’s way as quickly as possible has since evolved into a full-scale program. Now, just four years later, we celebrate an incredible milestone: 10,000 lives saved! When our teams reflected on the work accomplished in February 2021, it became clear that this was more than...
Elk Velvet Antler for Dogs and Cats Is Changing the Face of Mobility Supplements!
Learn about one company’s mission to use an ancient natural medicine to improve the lives of companion animals. Try Elk Velvet Antler for dogs and cats today for improved mobility, vitality, and more! Wapiti Labs wants to help dogs and cats everywhere move easier, stay active longer, and live happier lives, and they’re achieving this goal with an ancient natural medicine: Elk Velvet Antler (EVA). EVA is a sustainable, humane supplement harvested from their own elk herd at Wolf Creek Elk Ranch. They blend the EVA with traditional...
Take this foster program survey for a chance to win a $500 grant!
Learning about shelter and rescue organizations’ programs can help us improve how we function, so Maddie’s Fund® is looking to collect information on foster programs across the United States in this short survey. By completing it, your organization could win one of ten $500 grants. The survey will ask you about your organization’s policies and structure related to foster care, but you don’t need to have a foster program in order to complete it. Whether or not your organization has a program, we’d love your...
Why You Should Have a Dog Journal
Keeping a dog journal is an invaluable practice for anyone who shares their life with a canine companion. This simple yet powerful tool serves as a comprehensive record of health changes, behavioral patterns, and daily activities, ultimately enhancing the well-being of your furry friend. This record can also be shared with vets and caregivers to provide a detailed picture of your dog’s history. Recording Changes Over Time Dogs, like humans, experience fluctuations in their health and behavior. By maintaining a journal, you can document...
7 Benefits of Glyconutrients for Dogs: The Ultimate Skin and Coat Solution!
Learn about the benefits of glyconutrients for dogs and how an exclusive extract can transform skin and coat health in as little as 30 days—no pharmaceuticals required! Many pet parents end up having to turn to medications, steroids, and other pharmaceutical drugs to control allergies, hot spots, and other skin and coat issues in dogs. But that’s because most natural skin and coat products on the market lack an essential component: glyconutrients. Glyconutrients such as sialic acid have powerful effects on skin and coat health....
The Trickiness of TLAC
Jan 28, 2025 Our main shelter, named Town Lake Animal Center and located in the heart of Austin, has provided a space for us to save so many lives. We’re grateful for this space though due to its age, it does present some challenges. We’ve been scrappy over the years with how we address those challenges, but there are limitations to what and how we solve them. Watch this video to learn more! [embedded content] Source: Austin Pets...
How to Make Homemade Herbal Ear Cleaners for Cats
Creating a natural ear cleaner for cats can be a rewarding experience, ensuring your feline friend maintains optimal ear health without the use of harsh chemicals. Here’s a guide to making effective homemade herbal ear cleaners that can help keep your cat’s ears clean and free from infections. The Importance of Ear Cleaning Cats are known for their grooming habits, but sometimes they need a little extra help to keep their ears clean. Accumulation of wax, dirt, or even parasites like ear mites can lead to discomfort and infections....
AAFCO’s New Policy on Pet Food Record Keeping
Animal Wellness is North America’s top natural health and lifestyle magazine for dogs and cats, with a readership of over one million every year. AW features articles by some of the most renowned experts in the pet industry, with topics ranging from diet and health related issues, to articles on training, fitness and emotional well being. Source: Animal Wellness...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kitten season tips, marketing long-stay pets and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Register now for Camp Maddie: Kitten Edition!Prepare for Kitten Season with expert guidance from leaders in the field! Join us on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 9AM PT/12PM ET to 1PM PT/4PM ET, for Camp Maddie: Kitten Edition. This free, half-day session is designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to tackle the challenges of the upcoming kitten season, which is… Learn More Tips for marketing long-stay petsMarketing pets...
