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Welcome to the Just Fur-Babies blog, your source for expert cat care tips and professional pet advice in Kansas City. Our Fear Free® certified specialists share specialized feline knowledge to help your fur-babies thrive in the homes they love.
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The Dragonfly Impact: How Professional Pet Care Supports Kansas City Families Facing Rare Disease
As Mother’s Day approaches, our hearts naturally turn toward the strength and resilience that defines motherhood. In Kansas City, providing rare disease family support is at the heart of our partnership with the Dax Blattner Foundation. By offering specialized pet...
Why Fear Free Matters: A Guide for Kansas City Pet Parents
A Shared Mission: You and Your Cat While my journey began in a conference room with Dr. Marty Becker and led to Just Fur-Babies becoming the first specialized service for Fear Free pet care in Kansas City, this movement isn't just for professionals. It was designed to...
Easter Pet Safety Guide: Protecting Your Kansas City Fur-Babies
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...
Art with a Heart: An Interview with Elle of “Watercolors for Donation”
In this exclusive interview, we explore the inspiring world of custom pet watercolor portraits for charity. Since 2018, the "Watercolors for Donation" project has transformed digital artistry into a lifeline for animal rescues, proving that a single portrait can...
How to Introduce Two Cats: The “New Sibling” Guide to Stress-Free Integration
Part 4 of the Modern Cat Ownership Series If you are wondering how to introduce two cats without causing a total household war, you’ve probably heard the "old school" advice that makes every professional behaviorist cringe: “Just throw them in a room together; they’ll...
Why Don’t My Cats Get Along? Understanding Cat Social Circles
In my previous posts, we explored [Modern Cat Ownership: Why It’s Different Today ] and how to successfully [How Long Does It Take for a Cat to Adjust to a New Home?]. But if you are looking to expand your clowder—or if you’re wondering why your current cats keep...
How Long Does It Take for a Cat to Adjust to a New Home?
How long does it take for a cat to adjust to a new home? In our previous post, we looked back at how much cat ownership has evolved since the 1970s and 80s. We’ve moved away from the era of "outdoor mousers" and into an age where our cats are cherished indoor family...
Modern Cat Ownership: Why It’s Different Today
If you grew up in the 1970s or 80s, your memory of the "family cat" is likely a world away from the reality of modern cat ownership. Fifty years ago, cats were often viewed as low-maintenance accessories—useful mousers that lived largely outdoors, slept on porches,...
🐾 How Pet Insurance Saved My Pekingese, Remy, from Pulmonary Hypertension (And Could Save Your Budget)
The financial reality of pet ownership can hit you like a freight train. For me, that moment came when my beloved Pekingese, Remy, was diagnosed with severe Pulmonary Hypertension (PH). After rushing her to the emergency veterinarian, I received two devastating pieces...
🐾 Scratching the Surface: Why Declawing Isn’t the Answer, and 5 Painless Ways to Protect Your Furniture
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...