FIP is a very rare virus. In the last seven years, Friends For Life has only had around a dozen cases of cats that our veterinary team has labeled
FIV: Catching a Bad Case of Rumors
“I was on my way back to the sanctuary after a family visit in Colorado. Curled up beside me, purring contentedly, was Reggie, the cat nobody dared
Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
What is Feline Leukemia (FeLV)? FeLV is a virus that weakens the feline immune system, similar to HIV in humans. At other shelters, cats with this
Why Cats Need Claws
Claws are involved in almost everything a cat does during her waking hours. In the morning, she digs her claws into her scratching post and pulls
Declawing: What You Need to Know
What does it mean when a cat is declawed? How is it done? The cat's claw is not a toenail at the end of the toe as in other animals. It is
Healthy Pets, Healthy Streets
Since 2013, Friends For Life and BARC have partnered with Houston low-cost clinics SNAP and Emancipet to provide free spay/neuter surgeries and