Is Whisker Fatigue Real?
In the field of veterinary medicine, some evidence is scientific and some are anecdotal. Especially regarding cats, science and anecdotal information often clash. For example, many cat owners fear contracting Toxoplasma gondii. However, scientific studies show Toxoplasma gondii is only a risk for pregnant women with no history of infection, babies under 6 months old […]
Natural Ways to Keep Your Pet Safe This Summer
But, summer also means soaring temperatures, bugs, and outdoor dangers. Follow our guidelines to keep your pet safe and happy this season. Car Safety As a rule, never leave your pet in a hot car. Cars heat up inside much hotter than outside temperatures and heat up quickly. Bring a water dish for your pet […]
How to Build a Farm First Aid Kit
Why Make a Farm First Aid Kit? If you have farm animals, then you need a farm first aid kit. Keeping farm animals is a rewarding experience. Some farm animals have jobs, but all farm animals are part of the family. Prepare for emergencies by keeping a farm first aid kit on hand. We’ve compiled the […]
Is Declawing Cats Humane?
New York State recently made headlines for potentially becoming the first state to ban declawing cats. Declawing is currently illegal in Australia, Britain and several European countries, as well as Los Angeles and some other cities in California. Current estimates suggest pet parents declaw about a quarter of all cats. While some encourage legal measures […]
Cat Behavior: Study Says Cats Prefer People to Toys and Food
Science suggests even though your cat appears apathetic, he actually likes you more than you think! In fact, a new study proves cats prefer people to both food and toys – although food is a close second. Let us go inside the cat brain. Understanding the Study of Cat Behavior Pet cats are often conditioned […]
Why is Bentonite Clay Powder in Some Pet Food Products?
PET | TAO is transparent about how we make pet food. We feature ingredients and manufacturing practices regularly on our blog. Some pet food companies leave us wondering,“why do you put that in pet food?” For example, why do companies add bentonite clay powder to their dog food? WE DON’T add bentonite clay powder to […]