Tag: cat care

Trimming Your Cat’s Claws

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! …

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Weaning Your Kitten

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 …

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Feeding Your Senior Cat

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 …

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Understanding Your Cat’s Nutritional Needs

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 …

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Separation Anxiety in Cats

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 …

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Adopting a Feral Cat – Arya’s Story

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 …

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Foods That Are Harmful To Your Pets

Foods to Avoid Feeding to Your Pets Pets are a part of our family, so it’s only natural that we want to share our food with them. There are some foods, however, that can cause health issues in our furry babies. If you suspect that your pet has eaten any of the following foods, please …

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Traveling With Your Cat

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 …

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Moving with Your Pets

Helping Your Pets Adjust to a New Home Here are some ways to help your pet make the transition to a new home: The first step in helping your pet prepare for moving day is getting her used to a pet carrier. No matter how near – or far – you’re moving, she will be …

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Obesity in Cats

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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