Happy Cats Wellness

This is Preventive Healthcare

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Happy Cats Wellness is built on the fundamental belief that "the animals we share our lives with are deserving of dignity and respect. They share with us the same rights for access to necessary resources and the kind of lives that lead to contentment, good health, and happiness."

Their mission is to share what they've learned about feline care to help all cats live happier, healthier lives.

Key tenets of their philosophy include:

  • Addressing Misinformation: The founders recognized that much of the readily available advice on cat care, from family, friends, and the internet, was "confusing and conflicting, or just plain wrong." Happy Cats Wellness aims to counter this by providing "accurate, science-based, and up-to-date information on feline health and wellness" distilled from "the most authoritative sources."
  • Preventive Care as a Cornerstone: Their approach centers on "preventive health care." They emphasize that neglecting a cat's needs can lead to stress, "behavior disorders," and subsequently "medical problems." By contrast, proactive care leads to "fewer unwanted behaviors" and "early recognition of illness or injury."
  • The "Cat Champion" Ethos: Happy Cats Wellness defines a "Cat Champion" as someone who "does what's right, not what's convenient." This commitment involves taking responsibility for a cat's health and happiness by creating a compassionate environment and acting as their "principal health-care advocate."
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    Happy Cats WellnessBy Gene Jirlds