Putting a Cat on a Diet – Helping Your Cat Lose Weight
Fat Fluffy and Portly Penny may seem like they are rather cute, waddling into the kitchen for their food and cautiously navigating the sea of feet that tend to wander through one of the busiest rooms of the house....
What Causes Cat Vomiting?
As any cat owner knows, cats frequently vomit. What causes cat vomiting, however, is not always so easily determined.
The normal, healthy cat may routinely vomit once or twice a week as a rule, without any obvious medical reason. In...
How Can I Tell if my Cat is Sick?
Cats are many things. Some are energetic, playful and loving. Others are lazy, grumpy and aloof. One thing that most cats are not, however, is complainers. What that means is that they don’t necessarily whine over every little ache...
Cat Health Concerns
If you are thinking about getting a cat, or already have one, it is important to be familiar with some major cat health concerns. By being educated about common feline health problems, you can help to ensure your furry...
Types of Cat Litter – Clumping and Non Clumping
A new cat owner is faced with a series of choices concerning products for his new pet. Which vet should he use? What type of cat food is best? What type of flea prevention is most effective? Another choice...
Stopping a Cat from Scratching the Carpet
Many cat owner’s homes bear the tell tale signs that their cat loves to scratch. Oddly placed furniture (likely covering carpet that has been shredded) and throw blankets tossed here and there on nearly every piece of furniture in...
What is Catnip – A Special Treat for Your Cat
Catnip has a strong reputation for a plant. Considered the standard marijuana for cats, there is of course a natural controversy that stems from it use. So, what is catnip? After all, if we’re going to argue its use...
Feeding Diabetic Cats – Select an Appropriate Low-Carbohydrate Diet
Diabetes in cats is an increasingly recognized and diagnosed health problem. Feline diabetes most commonly occurs in cats over 7 years old, as a previously healthy cat may begin exhibiting symptoms that may indicate diabetes.
Fortunately, through careful treatment and...
Advantages of Buying Premium Cat Food
What you choose to feed your cat is one of the most important decisions you will make as a pet owner. Responsible cat owners should learn the advantages of buying premium cat food. Your pet is an important part...
Why Do Cats Purr – Is it a Sign of Affection?
Most pet owners love the soft sound of their cat purring. What is better than feeling the muted vibration of your cat’s body as he expresses his contentment at your petting him or scratching behind his ears? Many think...
Kitten Mills – Breeding Kittens for Profit
Media attention has given puppy mills at least enough attention to make the phrase a commonplace euphemism for “bad puppy breeder,” but little attention has been given to kitten mills. The truth is, any type of animal can be milled, and any time people are willing to financially support...
Buying Cat Supplies – Products You Will Need If you Want a Cat
You have just brought a new kitten, or possibly a full grown cat, into your home. Get ready for the little one to rip and roar through your house, chasing who knows what. Get used to having someone follow you around the house, especially when its feeding time. If...
Lyme Disease and Cats – Borrelia burgdorferi
Lyme disease is a bacterial disease that is caused by a cork-screw shaped bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. The disease is usually carried by the Ixodes variety of ticks which are usually found in wooded and grassy areas. This disease can affect humans, cats, dogs, and other animals.
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