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Wellness

March 5, 2025

Healing in Safety: Kitkat’s Rescue

Kitkat didn’t know where he was or why he was there. One day, he was at home. The next, he was in a box, carried into a place filled with strange

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August 21, 2023

Houston Area Low-Cost Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinics

Category iconPet Ownership,  Wellness Tag iconcat,  dog,  kitten,  pet ownership,  puppy,  wellness

July 21, 2022

FeLV: Feline leukemia virus

How does a cat get FeLV? Kittens born to FeLV-positive mothers are at high-risk of contracting the virus. Cats can also get FeLV from regular,

Category iconPet Ownership,  Wellness Tag iconcat,  community cats,  kitten,  pet ownership,  TNR,  wellness

July 21, 2022

FIV: Feline immunodeficiency virus

How does a cat get FIV? Cats usually get FIV through a deep puncture wound from a FIV-positive cat. It is also possible for a kitten to get FIV

Category iconPet Ownership,  Wellness Tag iconcat,  community cats,  kitten,  pet ownership,  TNR,  wellness

April 12, 2022

Healthy Pet Nutrition

There are so many options out there for pet food it can be overwhelming! Here are some brief guidelines to ensure your pet gets the nutrition they

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April 1, 2022

Crate Training Your Cat

Initial Crate Training Sessions STEP 1 Prepare the crate: Line the crate with soft bedding.Cover it with a blanket for maximum privacy.Spray

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July 3, 2020

Houston Area Emergency Vet Clinics

Animal Emergency Clinic NEWebsite: houstonaecne.comAddress: 10205 Birchridge Dr., Humble, TX 77338Phone: 281-446-4900 Gulf Coast Animal Emergency

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January 29, 2020

Recommended Veterinarians

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October 14, 2019

Community (Feral) Cat Resources

“Community cat” is an umbrella definition that includes any un-owned cat. These cats may be “feral” (un-socialized) or friendly ones that

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