Feral cats learn from an early age what it takes to survive in the different seasons, but stray cats may suffer quite a bit in extreme weather. Here are some ways to provide extra help during the winter months: Stick with Dry Food Wet food can easily freeze in cold weather! Warm Up Food If you must use wet food, heat it before putting it outside. Warm food doesn’t freeze as quickly as cold food. Use Deep Water Bowls Water has a harder time freezing at greater depths, so use a deep bowl and fill it up. [...]

Dear Kitty… Your cat questions answered by FixNation’s feline behaviorist, Mirian Hasani Q: Is my cat stressed out because I’m stressed out? If your cat seems to be acting up, stop and ask yourself, “Am I stressed out or anxious about something? Am I upset about something?” Oftentimes, the answer is YES. We are all living in challenging times; the pandemic has drastically changed the behavior of humans. Many of us are home more than the usual and we have also changed our daily routines, so it is no surprise that our cats’ lives and routines have been disrupted. We [...]

Stay safe and informed with these credible sources on coronavirus disease: GLOBAL AND LOCAL HEALTH RESOURCES World Health Organization (WHO) - Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) Pandemic World Health Organization (WHO) - Coronavirus disease advice for the public Center for Disease Control (CDC) - Coronavirus (Covid-19) Overview Center for Disease Control (CDC) - Coronavirus disease - If You Have Animals California Department of Public Health (CDPH) - Coronavirus Disease Public Health of LA County - Novel Coronavirus in LA County FOR ANIMALS & PETS AVMA - Covid-19 Overview AVMA - SARS CoV-2 in Animals RedRover - COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness for Pets

There has been some confusion surrounding animals and covid-19. Here is some guidance on ways to keep you and your pet safe. In the weeks ahead we'll be updating our advice to make sure people can continue to look after their pets safely. Can I catch Coronavirus from my pet? COVID-19 is a zoonotic virus believed to have mutated from bats to infect humans. New reports are indicating that the virus can be transmitted from human to pets (cat & ferrets) although no such cases have been reported in the US. The USDA has stated that there is "no evidence that [...]

As you know, we recently made the difficult decision to temporarily close our clinic. We know FixNation serves a critical need, but we are a small organization and must put the health and well-being of our staff and volunteers first and foremost. Without them, we would simply be unable to function. We also felt we had an obligation to do our part to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our community. This is in line with the American Veterinary Medicine Association, which considers spay/neuter surgeries as elective procedures. Suspending all non-urgent procedures will help free up supplies for human medical [...]