The First Steps to take When your Cat Goes Missing
From the beginning— an organized approach is best…
The situation may be brought on by a trip to the vet or a front door left open, but the worst of nightmares begins when a beloved four pawed family member escapes...
Traveling with a Cat – It can be a Nightmare for Some Kitties
The car is all packed, the kids are buckled in, there are snacks and drinks within easy reach, there is a road map in the glove compartment, and there are enough CDs to get through the trip without having...
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...
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 friend will have a long, healthy life with you.
There are...
Dermatophytosis in Cats – A Fungal Infection
Dermatophytosis is a fungal infection affecting the superficial layer of the epidermis and of skin keratinized adnexa (i.e. nails and hairs), which is caused by a group of fungi referred to as “dermatophytes”. The fungal group responsible for dermatophytosis include three genera: Microsporum, Epidermophyton and Trichophyton.
Dermatophytosis in cats is...
Chronic Vomiting and Cats – What is Causing the Problem
Vomit is a common problem seen in many cats. There are a plethora of reasons that cats vomit, ranging from the innocuous such as parasites, overeating, and hairballs, to severe causes such as organ failure and lymphoma. Healthy cats may routinely vomit once or twice a week, without any...
