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By Mar's Mission Editorial Team, with assistance from AI tools Some cats look like they're wearing tiny mittens. Others look like they have a built-in set of snowshoes. That extra-toed look is the charm of polydactyl cats, and it often raises the same question: Does having more toes change how a cat lives? Extra toes, or digits, are usually just a natural physical trait. Still, those toes can affect nail care, paw shape, and the way a cat moves through the world. 1. Polydactyl cats have extra...

By Mar's Mission Editorial Team, with assistance from AI tools When a heat wave strikes, soaring temperatures pose serious risks. Knowing how to keep dogs and cats safe is crucial. Three practical, easy-to-remember tips can help protect dogs and cats during a heat wave. Hydrated and Cool Heat waves increase the risk of dehydration. Dogs and cats need constant access to fresh, cool water to stay hydrated. Cooling your pets is just as important. Provide shaded areas where they can escape direct...

By Mar's Mission Editorial Team, with assistance from AI tools May is Pet Allergy Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about how allergies affect both people and pets. Understanding pet allergies is an important part of creating successful, lifelong matches between families and companion animals. Companion Animals Have Allergies Too Did you know that dogs and cats can experience allergies? Just like people, companion animals can suffer from pesky allergies too, reports Texas A&M...