Jan 16
Why Does Your Cat Purr? Most of us assume that cats purr because they’re happy or contented. After all, when your cat contentedly curls up in your lap for some well-deserved scratches and rubs, she’s obviously one happy kitty. However, cats also purr when they’re frightened or feel threatened, such as during a visit to …
Dec 19
Caring for Your Cat’s Ears Though it’s not necessary to clean your kitty’s ears as part of a weekly grooming routine, it is a good idea to gently check the ears for wax, debris, and any sign of pus or discharge regularly. If there is pus or discharge, or the cat shows pain when its ears …
Dec 05
Trimming Your Cat’s Claws Trimming a cat’s nails, or claws, is a bit different from nail trimming for dogs, but they are chores that both pet owners and their pets dread. It is unfortunate that many times nail trims end with a scratched and bloody owner and a frightened cat. But don’t give up hope! …
Nov 14
How To Wean Kittens Weaning a kitten is the process of transitioning the kitten from mother’s milk to solid food. It’s an important part of the kitten’s development which needs to be done at the right time, and in the right way. Normally the mother cat, sometimes called the queen, will handle kitten weaning …
Oct 17
Nutritional Needs for Senior Cats Cats begin go to show visible age-related changes at about seven to twelve years of age. A senior cat may start to become less active, spend more time indoors and have a slower metabolism. These changes can all add up to weight gain for your cat. Equally, as cats reach …
Oct 10
The Basics of Feline Nutrition Because nutrition is one of the most essential keys to your cat’s health and longevity, one of your most important responsibilities as a cat owner is to be able to provide your cat with the necessary required nutrients for her growth and life maintenance. There is a significant difference between …
Sep 05
Feline Separation Anxiety Separation anxiety is a well-recognized issue in dogs, but many do not realize that cats can experience it, as well. Conventional wisdom tells us that cats are aloof, independent, and solitary creatures who don’t need companionship, but this is not so. In truth, cats are highly social with the ability to form …
Aug 22
Adopting a Feral Cat* – The Story of Arya *A feral cat is a cat that has been born into wildness or has not had human interaction for a significant period of time and is self-sufficient. Feral cats are usually considered to be distinct from stray cats, which are socialized cats who no longer live in homes, but could potentially be …
May 23
Traveling With Your Cat It’s safe to say that cats tend to be more than unenthusiastic travelers, but if you’re prepared, have the proper equipment/supplies, and plan your trip with a cat’s eye view, all can go well. Visit with your vet and discuss the trip you are going to take with your cat so …
May 09
How to Prevent and Treat Cat Obesity Cat, or feline obesity is a growing problem, but there are steps you can take to prevent or treat it. Obesity, or the excessive accumulation of body fat, is the most common nutrition-related condition in cats in our society today. Obesity in cats us usually caused by too …
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