Cat Health

How to Change a Litter Box

By Tamika M. Murray

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Having a cat is enjoyable. They are affectionate, funny and clean. They keep their bodies tidy and expect the same of their litter box. Cleaning your cat’s litter box is simple. It should be done at least once a month, but if your cat is smelly ... more »

How to Check the Respiratory Rate of Dogs and Cats

By eHow Pets Editor

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Practice checking your pet's respiratory rate when he's healthy so you can determine what's abnormal and what's not... more »

How to Convert Cat's Age to Human Years

By eHow Pets Editor

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If you have a cat for a pet and want to know how many candles to stick on its next birthday cake, you can't count its age in human years. You have to translate them into cat years... more »

How to Deliver Kittens

By eHow Pets Editor

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Mother Nature can usually guide the birth, but if you do get involved, follow these steps to ensure your cat's safe and comfortable delivery of her kittens... more »

How to Find a Holistic Medicine Veterinarian

By eHow Health Editor

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Holistic medicine involves exploring all aspects of an animal's life. A veterinarian who uses holistic medicine will look at your pet's physical condition and behavior as well as your pet's everyday life. Holistic medicine can help in healing ... more »

How to Fix Your Dog or Cat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Unless you are a breeder, neutering or spaying is a humane and ethical element of caring for your pet. It reduces many health risks and ensures that your pet will not contribute to the overpopulation of animal shelters... more »

How to Get Rid of Fleas

By eHow Pets Editor

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Fleas can transmit disease and cause tapeworm, so getting rid of fleas on your pet is a must for a healthy animal and a healthy home. Fleas prefer warm and humid conditions and is therefore more than a seasonal problem in some parts of the ... more »

How to Get Rid of Fleas - Without Pesticides

By LJHall

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Want to get rid of those pesky fleas biting your furry friends and you? Well you came to the right article. Here is a very safe and pesticide free way... more »

How to Give a Cat First Aid

By Hillary Marshall

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Cats are curious little creatures and that curiosity can lead them to injury. Cats have some unique first aid needs, but many of the first aid techniques used for humans are adequate for cats. Knowing how to properly administer first aid to your ... more »

How to Handle a Litter of Feral Kittens

By Nella Bella

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A feral cat is an unsocialized cat. Most likely the kittens were born outdoors and had no human contact. For survival, ferals revert to a wild state, throwing off any effects of domestication. Feral cats and kittens often live in colonies, made ... more »

How to Help Your Cat Lose Weight

By kjones83

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Got a chubby kitty? While a little extra meat on your cat's bones may make them all the more adorable, an overweight cat faces a number of potential health problems... more »

How to Keep Fleas, Ticks & Mosquitoes Away Without Chemicals

By dovinea

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I use this spray for my pets, kids and my yard and have had no issues with ticks, fleas or mosquitoes this year. And, since it's just water and garlic, there are no harmful chemicals to worry about. This is also great for camping, hiking, etc. ... more »

How to keep your pet healthy

By CABALLERO

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If you love your pets you want them to be healthy and stay with you for a long time.You should ask yourself if you are feeding them the right food with the right nutrition.Do you really know what is in your petfood?I found this very healthy ... more »

How to Know What Kind of Worms Your Pet Has

By eHow Pets Editor

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While worms can make your pet sick and can pose a health hazard for your family, treating them is relatively simple once you've identified the culprit. The information below will assist you with that task and help you seek safe and effective ... more »

How to Prepare your Pets for Emergencies

By deborahs

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Disasters can happen anywhere at any time. The public doesn't usually get a lot of notice before a disaster strikes, so you must be prepared in advance and know what to do quickly if there is an emergency. Here are 5 simple steps that you can ... more »

How to Prevent and Eliminate Hairballs in Cats

By Nessa

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Kitties love to groom themselves and they shed whether they are long- or short-haired. They risk developing hairballs in their little tummies. Swallowing excess hair can cause a cat to vomit the hair, if it is in the stomach, or try to pass the ... more »

How to Prevent Bad Breath in Pets

By eHow Pets Editor

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Bad breath may be a sign that your cat or dog has a buildup of bacterial growth in the form of plaque, or possibly a more serious condition, such as gingivitis... more »

How to Prevent Flea Infestation in Your Home

By eHow Pets Editor

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Getting rid of fleas takes an all-out effort. After fleas are eliminated, routine but diligent care can prevent re-infestation... more »

How to Protect Your Cat Or Dog: Seven People-Foods They Should Not Eat!

By w1z111

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These days we know better than to arbitrarily give our pets our "table-scraps". Not that they cannot tolerate some things, but to feed cats and dogs just any-old-thing is asking for trouble... more »

How to Protect Your Cat or Kitten From Parasites

By eHow Pets Editor

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Common parasites like fleas, tapeworms and ear mites not only annoy your cat, they can cause him serious health problems. Some, such as roundworms and toxoplasmosis, may be transmitted to people. Once your pet is parasite-free, the steps below ... more »

How to Put Your Cat on a Diet

By eHow Pets Editor

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Your cat's optimal weight is its weight at one year of age - unless, of course, it was already obese. If your cat is 50 percent above optimal weight, it's time for a diet... more »

How to Safely Trim Long Hair Cats

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Long haired cats can be stunning when they are well maintained. When they aren't taken care of, however, that long hair can become a matted mess that cannot be combed. In that case, cats have to be trimmed. Some people elect to trim their cats ... more »

How to Slow the Aging Process of Your Cat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Cats may not have nine lives, but they can live longer than many people think. 18 to 20 years is common. Here's how to keep your cat purring into advanced old age... more »

How to Stop Your Cat from Scratching without Declawing!

By mbatmra2

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As a cat pet foster caregiver for a non-profit pet rescue group, I have to screen many potential adopters of cats and one question I ask is, “Do you plan on getting your new pet declawed?” Eight times out of ten, people say yes because they ... more »

How to Tell if a Dog or Cat has Eaten Poisoned Food

By John O'Mahony

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Cat and dog lovers around the country are worried sick every time there are reports of poisoned pet food. The Food and Drug Administration will always demand a recall of contaminated food, but it may still turn up in your home. Here’s how to know ... more »

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