The cat population in North America is estimated at about 50 million. Hundreds of millions of birds are killed by cats each year.
If your cat is infested with fleas, you'll probably want to give her a bath. Otherwise, wash your cat as you deem necessary ' since cats wash themselves, they do not often need bathing.
A cat fight often sounds worse than it is; however, intervention may be necessary to prevent bloodshed. Here are some options.
A spoonful of sugar might be worth a shot in getting your pet to ingest a needed pill, but here's a more successful trick to help the medicine go down.
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.
Feeding orphaned kittens takes time and dedication. Do the following to ensure proper nutrition.
Though spraying can be a symptom of a medical condition, it can also be due to stress associated with a new person in the home, new carpet, remodeling or the presence of a neighbor cat. Here's how...
Keep your pet's paws in good shape by inspecting them on a regular basis.
Take your pet's temperature when she is healthy so that you'll
recognize when her temperature is above normal in the future.
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.
If your favorite feline is wearing an apron instead of sporting an hourglass figure, you've got one fat cat.
No single dietary plan can be considered ideal for every cat. Here are some general guidelines to help keep your cat healthy and her appetite satisfied.
If your cat is lost, all is not lost. Take the following measures to recover her and bring her back home.
Cats have a natural instinct to eliminate on dirt or sand, but you may have to experiment with different boxes and litter material to find the best match for your cat.
A fearful or aggressive pet is difficult for veterinary staff to examine. If your pet has an extreme aversion to visiting the veterinarian, help her get acquainted with that environment.
Cats scratch to mark their territory, sharpen their claws and stretch their muscles. Here's how to help your cat curb the urge (or at least redirect it away from the sofa).
Species, age, activity level, environment and physiological conditions such as growth, pregnancy or nursing affect the nutritional needs of animals.
Practice checking your pet's respiratory rate when he's healthy so you can determine what's abnormal and what's not.
If your cat is white, or if he has white on his ears and nose, he may be prone to skin cancer. What to do? You got it: Lather on the sunscreen.
A scrap of material with some dried catnip makes a fun gift to give to your cat or cat-loving friends. Learn how to dry your own catnip by reading "How to Dry Herbs."
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