Cat Health

Getting your cat to take his medication can be quite tricky. Cats are slippery and can run away before you get the medication in their mouths. If you put the medication in their food, they are...

Giving your cat a pill can be quite an experience. Cats are experts at avoiding pills, and they are very good at spitting them out if you do manage to get them into their mouths. Follow these...

The effects of pepper spray on a cat are the same as on humans, causing a burning sensation in the eyes and mouth.

Cats suffering from feline hyperesthesia syndrome (FHS) become overly sensitized to stimulation. The may begin engage in constant grooming, or become unusually aggressive. If left untreated, FHS...

When your cat is experiencing a respiratory emergency, performing rescue breathing on the feline can literally mean the difference between life and death.

Treating mouth cancer in cats is difficult and not often successful in the long term. There is no cure, but the earlier the cancer is identified the more likely it is that treatment will be...

Feline dental problems may not seem like a big deal at first, but they can quickly progress to a serious medical condition if left untreated. There is a wide variety of both feline dental problems...

If you have ever had a sick pet, you probably know how difficult it can be to administer a bitter pill. I had an elderly cat suffering from partial paralysis after a second stroke. One of the four...

Dogs are easy! Put the pill in some hamburger and most of them will eat it. Cats - not so easy! Try this method when giving your cat a pill or liquid oral medication.

Having Trouble getting your cat to take its medicine? Then this article can show you alternative ways of administering the medicine other than hoping they will eat it out of their food bowl.

So your cat has fleas. Or maybe it’s recovering from a recent declawing procedure. Or maybe it’s just plain sick. If your cat describes any of these, then you have to figure out how to give it...

It looks so easy while you are at the vets office, when you get home it’s a totally different story. You end up fighting with your cat getting medicine on you or the rug or the pill gets spit out...

In this article if you have a very younge kitten that just stoped moving completly yet is still breathing. This is usually a can't miss way to have them running around with in 12 hours.

As we all know, it is not an easy task to get medicine into a cat. The following article will tell you the easiest and most effective way to get a pill down a cat's throat with minimal damage to...

Cats can get bad breath and gingivitis just like humans, so they need their teeth cleaned with special pet products. If you think the idea of brushing a cat's teeth sounds crazy, most likely you...

Do you dread giving Kitty her hairball medication? Well, dread no more! By catching her off guard Kitty won't know what hit her.

Having to give your cat a pill can prove to be a challenging task, but if done correctly can be much easier and more efficient than hiding a pill in food (which may or may not get eaten) or...

Cancers of the mouth are the third leading type of cancer in cats after skin and breast cancers. Growths in a cat's mouth, including growths on the gums and tongue, make up three to four percent...

According to the American Veterinary Dental Society approximately 70 percent of cats present signs of periodontal disease before they reach the age of three.

Cats that have internal parasites such as tapeworms, hookworms and large roundworms can be treated with Drontal. Your cat's veterinarian can assist you with diagnosing the parasites. Drontal comes...

Pets are important members of our families, but most of us don't know how to help them if they are injured. If your cat has stopped breathing, it is important to start resuscitating it immediately...

Giving a kitten medicine is easier than you think. So your kitten needs medicine and you are not quite sure how to give a kitten medicine. Giving a kitten liquid medicine is easier than one might...

Giving a cat a pill can be a challenging task for both you and the cat, unless you know how to do it. These steps make giving medications much easier on all concerned.

Mouth cancer in cats is a treatable condition, if it is identified early. There are several types of the cancer and not all are fatal. The cancer can be removed through surgery and cats respond...

It can be a challenging task to give a pill to a cat that needs medication. The cat may need to be pilled for temporary condition, such as an infection, or it may need daily medication for a...

Discover how easy giving a cat medications can be for both you and your cat. The technique I tell you to use, will be stress free for both of you.

Giving medicine to a cat can sometimes be a challenging ordeal if you do not know what to do. Here are some methods that will help you triumph over the task of giving your pet medication.

Keeping your cat or kitten free from internal parasites is very important to the pet's health and overall well-being. Between the ages of 6-16 weeks, kittens should be wormed every 3 weeks....

Although some cats will take pills hidden in their food or given by hand, this is a more likely scenario:

It's your worst nightmare. Your beloved cat has stopped breathing and you don't know what to do. You have to take action fast and the one thing that may save is life is CPR. By following the steps...

Training a cat to accept medications without a fuss will take some time, and a lot of patience on your part, but it can usually be done even with adult cats. However, this may not work with all...

I do not know how many of you love cat but if you ask me? hmmm? I tell you, i am a big fan of cat. However how do i treat my cat when my cat is sick? In this article will teach you how to give a...

Are you scared to medicate your kitty or doggy? It can be a scary thing to do if you do not know how to do it. I am a licensed Veterinary Assistant and can help you along the way.

Unfortunately, our beloved pets get sick and sometimes need to take medication as prescribed by the vet. Cats are very willful and independent, so giving a cat medication can be a tricky task....

Watch for scratching, biting and clawing! This is not as hard as you think. But it's best done with two people if you can.

Learn about the various types of mouth diseases your cat might suffer from and hygiene tips to prevent them in this free feline dental health video.

Learn how to identify the signs of an unhealthy mouth, teeth and gums in cats this free feline dental health video.

It's important to keep cleaning products and chemicals out of your pet's reach. Many people use childproof locks on their cabinets to keep young, curious pets safe. If you have products in your...

Many cat diseases occur due to an unhealthy mouth. Food particles mix with bacteria and saliva to form plaque, which leads to tartar build-up on the teeth. When tartar bonds with saliva, the gums...

Every pet owner wants to ensure that their pets maintain optimal health. If you're a cat owner, you can help keep your pet healthy by regularly checking her teeth. Look for signs that that she may...

Cats are lovable animals but they don't love taking pills. Cat bites can be very painful, so to avoid such, there are a few tips to giving pills to cats that may be of use.

Like our bodies, a cat’s body is largely comprised of water. To keep her muscles and skin flexible and strong, and be able to transport nutrients throughout her body, it is imperative that a cat...

Believe it or not, performing CPR on a cat is as easy as doing it on a dog. Normally, a cat in mortal danger won't fight you and that helps you do what you need to do to save his life. By learning...

The veterinarian hands an owner a few syringes and explains that the food and/or water needs to be force-fed to the cat. Force-feeding a cat is not an easy task. It requires both time and patience...

Getting a cat to swallow a pill is no easy task. Follow these steps to keep your cat healthy by administering the medicine your pet needs.