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Are Tulips Toxic to Cats?
Cats love exploring their surroundings, and that curiosity sometimes leads them to chew on houseplants. While some plants are harmless, others can be toxic to cats. Tulips are among the plants that can pose a risk to feline health. In this guide, you'll learn whether tulips are safe for cats, which parts of the plant are most dangerous, the signs of tulip poisoning, and what steps to take if your cat eats any part of a tulip.
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The Turkish Angora - Silky and Serene
With a coat that glistens and begs to be caressed, this big personality cat breed can charm even the most dedicated "dog people". The Turkish Angora is a stunning and outgoing breed that is sure to not only add beauty, but excitement to all they grace with their presence
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Finding Your Cat’s True Breed
Do you ever wonder about your cat’s breed? Is she as cuddly as a Ragdoll, or as large as a Maine Coon? Basepaws now enables you to discover the breed composition and ancestry of your beautiful Domestic Shorthair. To get you started on your discovery journey, here’s what you need to know about cat breeds.
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Coronaviruses and pets
In this blog, we provide an overview of the family of coronaviruses and how they affect pets. We also review the latest data on COVID-19 infections in pets.
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Top Five Benefits of Spaying or Neutering Your Cat
One of the most important health decisions you’ll make for your cat is to spay or neuter them. But why should you? Because it’s the right thing to do for their health. And for your community. But mostly for their health.
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Coronavirus: How to Protect Your Pets (and Your People)
As we look at the news today, the Coronavirus Disease, commonly called COVID-19, is dominating the headlines. This virus, which likely originated in bats, has been able to spread to people and thrive, spreading to almost all countries around the world.
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Siamese - Mysterious Genetics of the Feline Royal
To help you understand the root of the problem and our future plans for the [Siamese] breed, we have summarized a brief introduction into the breed history, Siamese genetics and our forthcoming strategy for the reintroduction of the breed to the [Basepaws] reports.
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Myth Busted: Are Cats Really Hydrophobic?
While we know tigers and jaguars to be great swimmers, most domestic cats forgo a good splash. Are cats really hydrophobic though?
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It's Black Cat Appreciation Day
On Black Cat Appreciation Day, cat enthusiasts mark their fight against the evil superstitions about black cats by spreading awareness and showing to people these fantastic cats make just as purrfect and kind life companions as any other pets. While the elegant black coat is common among domestic cats, did you know that there are at least 22 cat breeds recognized by Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) that can dress in black too?
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