Cats

How to choose the perfect cat as a pet. When we went to pick out our new kitten, we had a dilema. There were two there that we absolutely fell in love with. We visited the shelter several times...

Just like people, cats can suffer from pollen-related allergies. Consequently, cat owners should be aware of the signs and learn how to best treat their pet when allergies manifest themselves.

Nothing is worse than setting up your brand new bird feeder and looking forward to the hours of entertainment it brings only to watch neighborhood cats ruin it all with an afternoon hunt. If you...

When your pet is in pain, you want to alleviate the suffering as quickly as possible. But it is important to take a step back and evaluate all your options. You have to consider the efficacy as...

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is common in cats and has many causes. FLUTD is actually a complex of diseases and includes urolithiasis, bladder infections, stress-related elimination...

Sometimes making indoor cats into outdoor cats is the only solution to intractable litter box problems or to relieve a family member who has developed allergies. Even front-declawed cats can live...

Ringworm in cats is not a deadly disease, but it is not pleasant. Ringworm causes your cat to lose its hair and to experience itchy red bumps. Ringworm in cats is a common diseases as well as...

Owning a pet comes with great responsibility. While cats tend to be solitary creatures, they still rely on their human companions for support. Like people, each cat has an individual personality...

Cats, like humans, need Vitamin C to grow and stay healthy. An easy way to ensure cats are getting enough Vitamin C is to administer it in liquid form instead of a pill. In general, a liquid...

Having trouble feeding your furry friend? Is he wanting to eat your food instead of his perfectly good food, or is he just not eating at all? Here's some help.

Making a decision about the right cat for your family can be difficult and troubling. Should you get a specific breed of cat? Should you try to get a mixed breed cat? Which cat is better for...

We’ve all seen those overweight, giant cats. They are shocking simply by being so large. But what if your cat is on the path to becoming one of those cats you see on television? If you notice...

Pet owners around the world often worry about the problem that comes from over feeding a pet. This is especially true of cats, which are often over fed. While you might think that little extra...

Have some nasty stray / wild / neighbor cats that won't leave you in peace? There are simple solutions to this issue that we will discuss in this article.

Runny noses are common in cats and kittens, particularly in crowded environments like shelters. Most runny noses in cats are caused by the feline herpes virus or feline calicivirus. Veterinary...

According to peteducation.com, joint disease in cats can be caused by a variety of factors. Joint diseases are not uncommon in cats. They can be debilitating and cause significant discomfort.

Heartworm symptoms are sometimes misdiagnosed as asthma in cats, according to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). You can protect cats against heartworms by taking preventative measures.

Diabetic cats may not respond well to prescription foods meant for overweight cats. The Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook indicates that, in general, diabetic cats respond well to dietary...

The feline herpes virus is one of the main culprits of ocular and respiratory infections in cats. A herpes infection is, by its very definition, a chronic condition. Once cats are infected with...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common ailments in domestic cats. Often UTIs have no distinct cause and can be frustrating for both the veterinarian and the owner when looking...

Feline urinary tract infections are a common, painful problem for cats. According to Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, neutered male cats are more likely than females to suffer...

SSRIs or Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors are drugs used to affect behavior. In recent years these drugs have been used to modify behavior in cats and other small animals. As indicated,...

Although they react differently, cats feel pain in the same way humans do. And like it does for humans, pain can have a profound impact on a cat's quality of life. Providing pain relief will make...

Most people have the misperception that cats cannot be trained. In reality, they are very intelligent and if you have the right tools and the right mindset, you can train your cat!

Strokes are fairly rare in cats, but they do occur. The good news is that cats are extremely adaptable and can live a long life, even with any disability caused by a stroke. You can help your cat...

Peppermint oil is harmful to cats, as are other peppermint products. Peppermint oil has been known to send some cats to the hospital, according to "Natural Remedies for Dogs and Cats" by C.J....

Common in older cats, chronic renal failure involves a gradual, irreversible deterioration of kidney function over an extended period of time. Kidneys use millions of tiny funnel-shaped tubes...

Whether your cat is indoor, outdoor or a little of each, his dietary needs will be essentially the same. As long as you are feeding him a high quality, high protein food, you will be providing him...

Feline chronic kidney disease, or chronic renal failure (CRF), is an incurable disease which causes the loss of the cat's kidney cells. The disease progresses quickly in some cats and more slowly...

Low potassium in cats is relatively easy to treat, but can be an indication of a more serious health problem. According to Petplace.com, some cats with low potassium may have problems with the...

According to the Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, a cat's ears and sense of hearing are part of what make it unique (Reference 1). Caring for a cat's ears when it is a kitten can help it...

Fluoroquinolone Baytril, active ingredient enrofloxacin, is an antibiotic produced by the Bayer Corp. It is used by veterinarians to treat bacterial infections in companion animals, including dogs...

Norvasc is the brand name (Pfizer) of the drug Amlodipine besylate; a calcium channel blocker that is used by veterinarians to treat cats and dogs with hypertension. Though Norvasc is only...

Ear mites are small insects that live and lay eggs in the ear canals of household pets. The bugs are most commonly found in cats, though they can afflict dogs as well. Ear mite infections respond...

Perhaps because of their solitary nature, cats are very good at hiding pain. When they do react, humans often mistake their behavior for something else, such as hostility or aloofness....

Like humans, cats need exercise to be at their happiest and healthiest. Introduce your cats to games they can play with you and toys they can play with by themselves. Just 5 to 15 minutes a day...

If you happen to be looking for a friendly, affectionate, intelligent, good-tempered and relatively maintenance free cat for a pet, you can't do much better than a Devon Rex.

Bruxism is the medical word for the grinding and gnashing of teeth not associated with eating. A cat is suffering from bruxism when it continually and forcefully grinds its teeth. This condition...

You've been feeding a colony of feral cats since spring. You've even trapped them, had them spayed/neutered and returned them to their territory. Now the weather's getting colder and you're...

Low protein diets are usually for cats with kidney disease and are commonly used for older cats. If a cat has kidney failure, they are more prone to severe muscle weakness. Kidney failure in cats...

Serve your cat a natural diet if you're concerned about unnatural ingredients (e.g., soymeal and chemical preservatives) commonly found in commercial cat food. Follow a diet that emulates what a...

Kidney disease can occur in any cat, but most commonly occurs in older cats. Kidney disease inevitably leads to kidney failure, which is one of the most common causes of death in older cats. When...

Rimadyl is used to treat arthritis and post-surgical pain in dogs. Rimadyl is an NSAID--a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug. Its generic name is carprofen.

Luckily most people will never have to deal with a deaf cat. Most cats are 'fully intact' when they are born. If your cat is deaf it is most likely the cat is very old. This how to will work for...

Properly diagnosing the cause of skin rashes in cats can be difficult. Because a number of different disorders can produce skin rashes as a symptom, your veterinarian will examine a number of...

Bladder stones in cats, commonly known as uroliths, are clusters of minerals formed into a rock hard substance. The stones primarily affect the bladder wall and the urethra of cats and can be...

Cats commonly acquire urinary tract infections throughout their lifetime, mainly affecting the bladder and the urethra, the tube that carries urine to the outside of the body.

Cats are developing chronic health problems at higher rates than before, veterinarians report. They feel the problem stems from contact with natural and man-made environmental toxins, and even...

Cats are natural climbers. Their strong backs and hindquarters give them tremendous jumping power, according to the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Cats often climb...

Renal cancer is another term for cancer of the kidneys or renal neoplasia. Cats affected by renal cancer are typically middle-aged or older. Fortunately, cancer affecting the kidney is relatively...