by Kelly Detherow | Apr 3, 2026 | cat care, Cat Health, Cats, Kansas City Pet Parent Guide, Pets, Pets / Animals
Quick Easter Safety Facts for 2026 Easter 2026 falls on Sunday, April 5th. The most critical hazards for Kansas City pets are true lilies (lethal to cats), Xylitol (found in sugar-free candy), and plastic Easter grass (a major surgical risk). If you suspect your pet...
by Kelly Detherow | Dec 12, 2025 | cat behavior, cat care, Cat Health, Cats, Pets, Pets / Animals
The holiday season is a beautiful time for new additions to the family, including kittens and cats. If you are a current or potential cat owner, the topic of scratching—and sometimes, the drastic measure of declawing—may have crossed your mind. Fortunately, there are...
by Kelly Detherow | Nov 28, 2025 | Cat Health, Pets
Tired of giving your feline friend the same old holiday toys that get ignored after five minutes? This Christmas, it’s time to rethink holiday presents for cat lovers! We’re focusing on investments that genuinely improve your cat’s health and, most importantly,...
by Kelly Detherow | Oct 17, 2025 | Cat Health, Cats, Pets
Alright, fellow pet parents, buckle up! We’re about to embark on a journey through the ever-shifting landscape of the calendar, specifically focusing on how those glorious (and sometimes chaotic) transitions from summer’s lazy haze to autumn’s crisp...
by Kelly Detherow | Sep 5, 2025 | cat behavior, Cat Health, cat toys, Cats, Pets
As a loving pet parent, you’re always on the lookout for ways to enrich your cat’s life, spark their playful side, and maybe even offer a little help with stress or boredom. Enter Nepeta cataria, more commonly known as catnip – a seemingly unassuming herb with...
by Kelly Detherow | Aug 29, 2025 | cat behavior, Cat Health, Cats, Pets
Every furniture-owning pet parent has faced the same dilemma: understanding their unique cat scratching post preferences before the heirloom rug is destroyed. As a Fear Free® certified specialist in Overland Park, I’ve found that most cats aren’t...
