Cats

Does it seem that you spend too much time worrying about your cat? Does she also spend an equal amount of time scratching and shaking her head and generally seems miserable about the situation...

The pets in our lives age swiftly, much quicker than the humans in our lives. As they get older, they experience their own sets of ailments and conditions, but unlike humans, they can’t come...

If you have cats, you know they will sharpen their claws on anything and everything that feels good under their paws! This is an unavoidable trait, but thankfully, there are a few ways you can...

So, you’ve decided to have your cat spayed. Congrats! You’ve made a wise choice for your cat. Once your cat is spayed, she’ll need some extra love and attention until she’s up on her paws again.

Instructions on how to bathe your cat without getting scratched or bitten.

Lantus insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin, used by people with diabetes, that usually lasts up to about 24 hours. It is still new in its use for cats, although it is showing promise. There...

Your cat's spleen is an important part of a healthy, well-functioning circulation system. The organ produces and stores blood cells, and filters out particles and old or abnormal blood cells from...

Congestive heart failure in cats is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump sufficient quantities of blood to the body. Normally in congestive heart failure, the heart begins working...

Potassium supplements for cats are usually prescribed by veterinarians when cats have hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood). This most commonly develops as a result of kidney failure.

Despite what the name implies, ringworm is not caused by a worm, and is not necessarily in the form of a ring. Ringworm is characterized by skin lesions that are itchy and can cause hair loss, and...

If your cat has diarrhea, it could be a simple, passing upset or a sign of more serious illness. Keep the cat indoors and make sure it drinks sufficient water to prevent dehydration. If diarrhea...

Cat urine, especially that of un-neutered males, might smell particularly rancid or foul to the human nose. To other male cats, it might smell similar, and to unaltered female cats, it might seem...

Fleas and ticks are disease-carrying pests that flourish in the summer months. Cat owners should understand the health implications and treatment options when a pet becomes infested.

Hypercalcemia is an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood. The condition is more common in dogs than in cats, but the occurrence of hypercalcemia in cats without an obvious cause is...

You may find a cat living in the street who used to belong to somebody, but has been out on his own for a while and isn’t exactly used to being a family, house cat—or you may just come across a...

Worms are rather common in cats, and chances are your cat will have some at one point in her life. There are different types of worm infestations, some bothersome but not dangerous and others that...

Squamous cell carcinoma is a malignant cancer that most often affects a cat's ears, nose or eyelids. It is caused by too much sun exposure, especially among white cats or those that have white...

Diabetic neuropathy is a condition that affects the peripheral (limb) nerves that is caused by diabetes. Cats generally experience diabetic neuropathy in their rear limbs, though all the limbs...

1. Okay, so you’re cat’s claws are long, sharp and keen enough to cut skin as she’s doing acrobatics over you while you sit on your couch. You’d like to get them trimmed (because de-clawing is...

A Maine Coon cat is a type of purebreed cat. Maine Coons are noted for their long fur and thick tails. Main Coon cats are also noted for their pleasant disposition and loyalty. Caring for a Maine...

Does your pet lack energy? How does this look to you? Does your pet get up, eat, potty and then sleep until dinner? If this is an old pet, this is rather understandable, as older pets, like...

Have you thought about getting a microchip for your pet? With the controversy surrounding the microchip, are you so concerned that you just have not moved forward with your plan? This information...

If you adopt a cat who has been abused it probably acts severely frightened of all people. These cats are more challenging to bond with, adjust to your home, and care for. As I learned when I...

You have picked out your new furry best friend, and have brought them home. Begin to build a lifelong relationship with your new cat in the best possible way.

An incontinent and leaky pet can't help himself, but you can help him by making a few pet diapers! Make the belly band pet diapers from machine washable materials and use Ladies' overnight...

If you don't know already, cats have a natural instinct to eliminate wastes in sand or soil. So training your cat should not be a hard task. Litter training your kitten should not be the part of...

Its really not as difficult to toilet train a cat as it sounds but it does take some patience for kitty to learn how to do it. I personally hate stepping on kitty litter in my bare feet so when...

Although spay and neuter month is not until February, it is important every day to take responsibility for your animal and help prevent the birth of unwanted animals. There are millions of...

Unlike the name implies, ringworm is not actually a type of worm or parasite, but a fungal infection that affects the skin and nails of an animal. Ringworm is a zoonotic infection, meaning that it...

Strabismus is another name for eyes that are fixed in the wrong position. Astigmatism is another term for a vision problem where the cat cannot see the world accurately. Cats with strabismus have...

Benazepril is a medication commonly prescribed to people with high blood pressure or congestive heart failure. Veterinarians also prescribe benazepril to slow the progression of chronic renal...

Hyperthyroidism is a very common problem in aging cats. It is defined as a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone and causes the cat to lose weight. There are a...

Mast cells in an animal's body go to work to repair tissues when the body has been damaged in some way. Tumors can occur in these mast cells throughout several areas of the body. These mast cell...

Cisapride is a medicine prescribed for people and cats to relieve certain types of gastrointestinal disorders. It has been linked severe cardiac arrhythmias in humans, but the medication is safer...

Diabetes in cats, as in humans, is caused by a lack of insulin or the body's inability to use it properly, which leads to high blood sugar levels. The disease is more common in older cats, and it...

Clavamox and Prednisone can be used together for felines with specific, somewhat unusual, medical conditions. Generally only cats who are already on Prednisone for treatment of asthma or severe...

Frontline, Frontline Spray and Frontline Plus are brand names for the antiparasitic drug fipronil. According to Frontline's manufacturer, Merial, no Frontline product should be used on any nursing...

Prozyme is a safe, over-the-counter dietary supplement that complements and increases the nutrition cats receive from their regular diets. Enzymatic ingredients in Prozyme function as a digestive...

Cats are great climbers, but getting down is another story! They may be afraid of falling or simply petrified of a crowd at the bottom of the tree crying, "Here kitty, kitty." Whatever...

Are you moving? Unable to care for your cat anymore due to financial complications? Your new apartment dose not allow pets?

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.

Cats are gentle kind creatures. They love to cuddle and purr. They also like to do things that annoy you very much. Lets talk about ways to help ourselves and our delicate feline friends.

This can be a daunting task especially if your cat is not used to it's claws being trimmed. The style I use to trim our cat's claws is quite different from the usual style but we have trimmed our...

How much food should you feed your cat? The answer depends on the cat's age, activity level and overall health. But while the amount you feed daily should be customized to meet your cat's unique...

Hair loss in cats, other animals and people is called alopecia. When your cat loses hair, it can be distressing, but hair loss in cats is common. Because there are so many reasons a cat may lose...

The liver is the largest organ in the body. Located in the abdomen, under the diaphragm. The liver is responsible for cleaning the blood, regulating chemicals and toxins in the blood, producing...

Fatty acids are essential food substances for mammals, and salmon oil is an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 acids provide benefits for your cat's skin and coat, joint maintenance,...

Wire worms or barber pole worms are a very common parasite that normally infects ruminants such as sheep and cows. However, they also have been found to infect cats, especially those that live in...

You want to feed your pets a natural diet. But there are so many natural products, how will you choose? Since "natural" means different things to different pet food manufacturers, start by reading...

Medicine for cats with worms is available both in prescription and over-the-counter products. You can use many of these medicines to treat several kinds of worm infestations at once. Most of them...