Ingrid King

1 week ago | animalwellnessmagazine.com | Ingrid King

Discover how cats think and explore recent research revealing their intelligence and remarkable problem-solving skills. Cats have a unique intelligence that often goes underappreciated. Canine cognition has been widely studied, but most knowledge about how cats think comes from anecdotes shared by cat parents until recently. New research, however, shows cats possess high intelligence and demonstrate it in numerous ways.

Jun 19, 2024 | catster.com | Ingrid King

Tashirojima is a small island off the coast of Japan. It has become known as “Cat Island” due to the large stray cat population: cats on the island outnumber people four to one. Cat Heaven Island is a feature documentary that will take a look into the lives of the people and the cats who live on this beautiful peace of land. Film maker Landon Donoho will show the old, fading culture of this island, which may no longer be inhabited in the next decade.

Jun 19, 2024 | catster.com | Ingrid King

Chronic Kidney Disease, also known as Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) is a common condition in aging cats. It is the result of a gradual decrease in kidney function. Healthy kidneys act like a filter to remove waste products from the body. They regulate electrolytes such as potassium and phosphorous, and they produce erythropoietin which stimulates red blood cell production. Kidneys also produce rennin, which contributes toward regulating blood pressure.

May 20, 2024 | animalwellnessmagazine.com | Ingrid King

Cats are especially receptive to Reiki, an energetic healing modality that works well with other therapies to help enhance wellness and relaxation. As any cat parent can tell you, our feline friends are subtle creatures that seem especially sensitive to energies of various kinds. This means energetic healing modalities such as Reiki are often especially effective for them. Reiki can bring relaxation, comfort, healing, and an increased sense of well-being to your cat.

Sep 5, 2023 | animalwellnessmagazine.com | Ingrid King

Pesticides, fertilizers, and other lawn chemicals are powerful toxins that can have an adverse effect on your cat’s health. Find out how to keep your kitty safe this summer. Fertilizers, weed killers, and other lawn chemicals might result in a pristine lawn, but they have a sinister downside. These products are laden with toxins, and not only have a detrimental effect on our soil and water, but also on the animals that come in contact with them — including cats.