Pet Care and Safety

How to Trim Your Cat’s Nails

Berkeley Humane’s Dr. Crystal Heath and her sidekick Austin the cat, demonstrate how to trim your cat’s nails and how to make it an enjoyable bonding experience for the both of you! Keep it positive! Make sure your kitty is comfortable with handling. If they are purring, then now is

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How to Give Your Cat a Pill

Dr. Crystal Heath demonstrates just how easy it can be to give your cat a pill, and why getting them used to being handled around the mouth and ears is a good thing! A quick overview of how to give your cat a pill: Questions? Visit Berkeley Humane’s Resource Center

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Cat Safety: Why they Should Wear Collars and ID Tags

Carly, Pet Program Manager at Berkeley Humane explains in this video why it’s important to have proper ID tags for your indoor and outdoor cat! Dog and cat collars serve different purposes. In addition to holding their tags, a dog’s collar needs to fit properly to support a leash so

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How to Set Up Your Home to Be a Cat Wonderland!

When you adopt a kitten or cat from Berkeley Humane, we always recommend they are kept indoors.  Not only will they have a longer life, but they will be healthier and safe from the many dangers the great outdoors can pose to a curious kitty.  Outdoors, cats can be lost or stolen, and even if they make it home, they can experience hazards like overexposure

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Disaster Preparedness for Your Pet

Are you and your pet prepared? 1. Never leave your pet behind. The safest place for your pet is with you! If you must evacuate, take your pet along. 2. Place two ID tags on your pet’s collar. Include a temporary tag with the phone number of a friend or

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