Mar 24
Hairballs In Cats – Home Remedies For Prevention You know that disturbing sound: your cat struggling to expel a hairball. The retching, gagging, and vomiting noises can wake you at night or ruin your lunch. As your poor cat struggles to rid herself of the alien product, you run for the paper towels and cleaning …
Nov 21
Can Your Cat Catch A Cold? Feline Upper Respiratory Infection The viruses that cause colds in people are generally species-specific. Except perhaps under the rarest of circumstances, the viruses that make people sick with a cold are incapable of causing illness in cats. So, if you’re wondering “can cats catch a cold from people,” the …
Nov 06
Giving Your Cat Medications Finding a way to give your cat medication in a low-stress manner is crucial to her health.Cat parents know that getting a feline to swallow a pill can be a huge challenge. In fact, it might be one of the biggest challenges when it comes to cat care. Fortunately, there are some simple strategies for camouflaging medication in …
Oct 16
Adopting An Adult Or Senior Cat If you are thinking about adopting a kitten from a shelter or rescue organization, please consider adopting an adult or senior cat. When cared for properly, cats can live well into their late teens and sometimes early twenties. Typically, they will remain active and playful throughout most of their …
Aug 09
Cats And Catnip Catnip, catmint, catwort, field balm — it doesn’t matter what you call it. Lions, tigers, panthers, and your common domestic tabby just can’t seem to get enough of this fragrant herb. Most people owned by cats have heard of catnip and are aware that many kitties go crazy for the stuff. Things …
May 29
Appetite Loss in Cats People joke about cats and their finicky eating habits, but it’s actually a serious issue if your cat won’t eat. Although a refusal to eat is concerning for all pets, it can be more dangerous for cats. If your cat is not eating, it is a sign that something is wrong. Causes of appetite …
Mar 13
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a common health problem in cats. FLUTD is used to describe a group of conditions affecting the bladder or urethra. FLUTD is seen equally in male and female cats typically between the ages of 2 and 6, and about half the cats …
Feb 20
Seizures in Cats Also known as convulsions or fits, seizures are the result of a sudden and uncontrolled burst of electrical activity within the brain. They are one of the most common neurological disorders in cats, although the prevalence is much lower than that of dogs. Seizures occur in the cerebrum, which is located in the front of …
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 …
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