Articles on Cat Health

How to Understand Sexual Maturity in Female Cats

By wjackson

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It surprises many people to learn that female cats can reach sexual maturity by five or six months of age... more »

How to Use a Pill Popper to Give Your Cat Medication

By eHow Pets Editor

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There are several different ways you can try to give pills to your cat. The easiest way, if it works for your cat, is to hide the pill inside of a soft treat. They even sell hollow cat treats designed for this purpose. But if that method does not ... more »

How to Apply Topical Flea Preventative to a Pet

By Melissa Maroff

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Warmer weather means flea season—except in places like Southern California where it can last almost year ‘round. Luckily, there are safe, effective topical flea preventatives on the market that are recommended by veterinarians and are easy to ... more »

How to Be a Cat Sitter

By Melissa Maroff

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You’ve been asked to keep an eye on your friend, relative or neighbor’s cat while they’re out of town. You thought that cats were self-sufficient. True, to a degree, but there are still some things they can’t do for themselves, and that’s where ... more »

How to Bond With a Cat

By Melissa Maroff

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Some cats may seem more independent than others—but just about all cats need your love and affection. Here are some ways to bond with a kitty... more »

How to care for a cat

By stacy101

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Taking care of any animal requires time and attention everyday. If you feel that you do not want the responsibility of caring for an animal than please do not take one home... more »

How to Care for a Cat’s Claw Problems

By Tippy

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Cats use their claws as a normal extension of their paw, to scratch, grab and hold objects or to shimmy up a tree. Usually, a cat will clean his claws and if allowed to roam outside, will exercise them on tree trunks, keeping them healthy. ... more »

How to Care for a Pet When You're Sick

By Melissa Maroff

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If you're a pet owner, consider that the time may come when you’re stricken with an ongoing illness or simply feel under the weather, yet your “baby” won’t stop depending on you. But the good news is you don’t have to give up your pet—in fact, ... more »

How to care for a rescued animal until you can get to the vet

By GeekyMommy

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Perhaps you found them on the side of the road, in a ditch, under the house, in a puppy mill... the fact remains this little pet needs your care and the vet is closed until morning. It can be hard to know what to do, but the pet will always ... more »

How to Control Your Pet's Internal Parasites Naturally

By eHow Pets Editor

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Your veterinarian may give you chemical dewormers to rid your pet cat or dog of internal parasites. However, there is an all-natural, completely nontoxic substance that, when used regularly, can prevent your beloved pet from ever again having to ... more »

How to cover the odor of a cat litter box

By WendyRenee

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For those of us who are cat lovers, litter box odor is a constant battle. There are several ways to minimize the odor and keep your house smelling fresh. Just the other day I had a contractor in my house to give me an estimate to replace my ... more »

How to Draw Up Insulin For an Injection

By cgronwall

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Finding out your pet has diabetes is stressful. Hearing that you will need to learn how to handle the insulin and give your pet the shot can be terrifying. For most owners of diabetic pets the process becomes routine quickly... more »

How to Freshen a Cat's Breath

By ilovekhym

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The most common cause of bad breath is tartar buildup surrounding the teeth. As in people, small particles off food remain in the mouth after eating. These particles decompose creating conditions where oral bacteria thrive. These bacterial grow ... more »

How to Get Rid of Fleas When Your Home is Infested

By AutumnLeavz

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Prevention is the Key to keeping your pet and home infestation free. However, sometimes it happens before you realize it and you end up with a serious infestation on your hands. I had an indoor cat for years without any fleas until a stray cat ... more »

How to Give First Aid to Pets

By Dawn Peters

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Pet First Aid is the immediate care given to your pet who is injured or ill. It does not take the place of proper veterinarian care, but instead should provide comfort and prevent the injuries from becoming worse. A sick or injured animal is ... more »

How to Give Pet Care Advice Without Offending

By Melissa Maroff

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Many people consider their pets like their children—especially when it comes to unsolicited advice from friends and strangers. They may simply disagree because they “know what they’re doing” or resent the fact that you’re questioning their ... more »

How to Handle a Cat Properly

By expertelement

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Cats are great companions for adults and can be fun for kids. They require special attention and treatment. Here is the things that you can do to make sure your cat is being handled correctly... more »

How to Handle a Pet Emergency After Hours

By Melissa Maroff

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Face it—accidents, injuries and illnesses do not keep regular hours—and that applies to pets as well as humans. If you should face a medical emergency with your pet after hours—here are some tips for being prepared and getting the utmost care for ... more »

How to Happily Communicate With a Deaf Cat

By OutdoorWoman

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Loving a deaf cat might sound challenging, but you will soon quickly learn that animals are highly adaptive, particularly when they don't know they may be different... more »

How to Help a Pet Hit by a Car

By Melissa Maroff

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Getting hit by a car is unfortunately a fairly common occurrence for pets, more commonly for dogs. The following are some important things to know in the event an animal is hit—which may reduce the severity of an injury—or even save the pet’s life... more »

How to Help Your Cat Beat the Heat

By Karen Cotton

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With such heat and sun, the dog days of summer are certainly the cat's meow. While many of us are aware of a heatstroke in dogs, cats are just as likely, if not more likely to suffer from the ill effects of heat. Sun burn and dehydration can ... more »

How to Introduce Your New Cat to Your Old Cat

By JDBRobinson

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Adopting a new cat is exciting, but not necessarily for the cat you already own. Here's some steps to help the new cat and the old cat meet each other slowly and less stressfully... more »

How to Keep a Pet From Drinking Out of the Toilet

By Melissa Maroff

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I know, sounds like a no-brainer, but then why do so many people still grapple with this issue? I think it needs to be addressed and eHow is the perfect place to do it. Here are some ways to get your pet off the toilet water...cold turkey... more »

How to Keep a Pet Safe on Thanksgiving

By Melissa Maroff

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Dogs and cats are part of the family, so of course we like to include them in holiday celebrations. However, not all of the festivities are okay for them to join in. The following are steps to making your pet’s Thanksgiving happy and safe... more »

How to Keep Pets Safe on the Fourth of July

By Melissa Maroff

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Independence Day means celebration time for Americans: From booze to backyard barbecues to loud fireworks--American humans that is. For American pets, not so much. Along with the rocket’s red glare and bombs bursting in air, come some hazards for ... more »

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