Shade Mtn Dolls

02/17/2025

Did you just sing these words? I guess that shows my age.

02/16/2025

Do you know how to preform the Heimlich maneuver on your cat?

Knowing what to do in the event your cat is choking is critical to keeping them safe. Learn what to do if your cat is suddenly choking and how to perform the Heimlich Maneuver.

02/15/2025

My girl 💗 always knows when her momma needs a little extra love.

02/15/2025

We delivered our Valentine (Scotch) to his wonderful fur-ever family yesterday. I’m so thankful for his new family and I have no doubt that he will be well loved. He is an incredibly sweet boy and will be missed 💙

02/13/2025

We love Trupanion Pet Insurance and offer a free 30 days with each kitten that leaves us. There are no obligations to continue after that 30 days. When starting out on a plan like this as a kitten the rates are great! Their costumer service is top notch and our representative truly cares about our kittens.

02/12/2025

Meet our super sweet Ivy Rose

02/11/2025

The miracle of life ❤️ Welcome to the world my little loves. DOB 2/10/25

02/08/2025

Happy Caturday friends!

02/07/2025

02/07/2025

Did you know cats have a second "nose"? 🐾👃

It’s called the Jacobson's organ (or vomeronasal organ, if you want to sound fancy), and it’s located on the roof of their mouth. Cats use it to "smell" things in a whole different way—kind of like a built-in chemical detector! When your kitty pauses to open their mouth slightly after sniffing something (called the Flehmen response), they’re analyzing pheromones and other scents.

Basically, your cat’s out here being a tiny scientist, sniffing for secrets in the air. 🔬😺

02/06/2025

Meet our crew here at Shade Mtn Dolls!

First up: Freya

02/05/2025

Sweet girls ❤️

01/30/2025

Did you know cats have a unique “fingerprint”? 🐾 The pattern on a cat’s nose is as unique as a human fingerprint—no two are the same! So next time your kitty gives you a nose boop, you’re getting a one-of-a-kind signature. 😺👃

01/16/2025

Whether it is inclement weather, wildfires, earthquakes, floods, landslides, or prolonged power outages, having certain things at hand and preparing a plan in advance can help. See the infographic below for details on what to prepare for your feline friends.

01/10/2025

What you need to know about H5N1 “bird flu” and your pets.

What is H5N1?
H5N1, commonly known as avian influenza A or bird flu, is a highly pathogenic strain of influenza virus that primarily affects birds, but cases have recently been reported in wildlife, cattle, cats, and humans.

What do we know about the latest outbreak?
Recently H5N1 influenza cases have been reported in cats that have consumed contaminated commercial raw food diets, unpasteurized milk, or had contact with wild birds and cattle.

Precautions:
Consider discontinuing your pet’s raw diet. Even if their raw food is human grade, frozen, or freeze dried, this does not prevent the potential spread of pathogenic bacteria, parasites, or H5N1 that may be present in the food. Consider cooking your pet’s raw food and/or consulting your veterinarian about diet change.
Limit your pet’s access to wild birds that may be carrying the virus and avoid giving them raw milk.

What are the symptoms to watch out for in our pets?
Clinical signs in pets may include the following:
• Loss of appetite
• Lethargy
• Fever
• Neurologic signs (ataxia, circling, tremors, seizures, sudden blindness)
• Copious oculonasal discharge
• Difficulty breathing
We recommend seeking veterinary care if your pet shows any of these signs. If they are having any life-threatening symptoms (neurologic signs, seizures, difficulty breathing, or collapse) seek veterinary care immediately.

Can this cause illness in humans?
Yes, H5N1 can cause illness in humans. Current human infections have been linked to contact with infected cattle and wild birds. There is no current evidence of human to human transmission.

What is being done?
The CDC, FDA and USDA are closely monitoring cases as they develop. One voluntary product recall has been issued for contaminated raw food diets for cats & dogs. We are continuing to monitor this emerging virus.

Follow our animal health centers' social media accounts for regular updates.
https://hubs.la/Q031WZ2g0

01/09/2025

01/04/2025

01/03/2025

Flame is number 4 on the rarest Ragdoll color list

Let's discuss the ragdoll coat colors that are recognized by TICA and rank them from rarest to most common.