It’s no secret that cats love catnip. But you may not know much about this herb, also known as catmint. The scientific name for catnip is Nepeta Cataria and it is a member of the mint family. The catnip plant originated in Europe and was introduced to North America, where it now grows in 48 states (all states except Florida and Hawaii) according to the United States … [Read more...]
Ringworm in Cats and Dogs – Good News, It’s Not a Worm!
The good news is that ringworm is not a worm! It’s a fungus, very similar to athlete’s foot or jock itch, which put the problem in better perspective for me. For me, ‘ringworm’ had a scary connotation that was not based in fact! Our rescue kittens came to us with ringworm, likely contracted from their mother, who was a stray cat. Ringworm is contagious and passes between pets … [Read more...]