Cats

Cats are glorious creatures, graceful, affectionate and clever. But they are also finicky. Cats, like most pets, are like children. They like structure, routine and order. They like things to be...

By nature, cats like to be alone. It makes sense for an animal that sleeps 80 percent of the day to be solitary. Some cats simply want nothing to do with other members of the household. Other cats...

Training a cat to perform a trick can be very rewarding. You will both get some mental and physical exercise. Your cat will also adore this structured time with you. It doesn't matter how young or...

For people who need to wash their cats but have problems because the cat scratches, hisses and throws fits.

Maybe you have heard the name but think it's a myth. It's not. If you own cats, there might be a chance your feline friends could catch cat scratch disease (CSD), which is more commonly known as...

Frontline is a medication for cats and dogs. It gets rid of ticks and fleas and prevents them from infesting your cat or dog ever again. The problem is that Frontline contains pesticides. It must...

Kittens under 8 weeks cannot be treated with topical flea treatments or medicated shampoo. But you can still kill the fleas.

Just like their human counterparts, both weight loss and hair loss in cats can be a normal result of changes in season or living environment. Seasonal shedding or small fluctuations in weight are...

Theories on why cats love to drink from running faucets abound. One suggests that instinct tells them to look for running water and avoid stagnant, potentially polluted puddles. Another is that...

Cataracts are less common in cats than they are in dogs (Reference 1). In most cases, cataracts are a symptom of another underlying medical condition, but in rare cases it could be hereditary...

Many rumors abound concerning the dangers of cat hair to human health. Like most rumors, the origin of these legends are blurry and not based in fact. The most common health problem that humans...

Distemper is a highly contagious and often fatal disease that affects the respiratory, nervous and gastrointestinal system of its canine or feline victims. It is one of the leading causes of death...

Everyone knows that they should have their kitten spayed or neutered. However, not everyone can afford to pay to have their normal vet do the procedure. Thankfully, there is help out there, you...

Benazepril, or Fortekor, is primarily used in humans for the prevention of heart failure or to control high blood pressure. Some veterinarians use it to treat chronic renal problems in cats....

Milk thistle is a natural remedy for cats with liver disease or any liver problems caused by other medications or treatments (such as chemotherapy). Even cats with healthy livers can benefit from...

Giving your cat a condo is can both amuse your pet and give him a safe place to play. You can buy a cat condo in a pet shops or order one online, but by doing it yourself, you may not only save...

Pyoderma is a bacterial infection of the skin which appears as pus-filled lesions. These lesions are most often caused by Staphylococcus intermedius. Pyoderma is characterised by the location of...

In addition to an emergency kit, all pets should have collars with identification tags, including the name and phone numbers.

Cat dander is an allergen that keeps many people from getting a cat or fully enjoying the one they have. Here are 5 things you can do to help reduce the amount of cat dander you encounter in your...

Whether probiotics will benefit a cat who is vomiting will vary based on the cat's individual situation. Animals react differently to medications and supplements than a person would. Therefore,...

Feline acne is a common ailment in which overactive sebaceous glands cause a greasy coat of fur, typically on the chin, resulting in skin irritation and red or black marks. While the exact causes...

Kittens should not be weaned until they are at least 7 weeks old. It is common for kittens to be brought into their new homes when they are 8 to12 weeks old, but some breeders of purebred cats...

Thyroid tumors in cats are being diagnosed more nowadays, and they almost always occur in cats over the age of 10. The most common cause of thyroid tumors in cats is hyperthyroidism, or the...

Owners whose cats are diagnosed with diabetes most likely are quite concerned about their cats' prognosis. Nowadays, diabetes in cats can be quite manageable, often allowing cats to lead quite...

It's easy to understand why some people have a love/hate relationship with outside cats. After all, cats don't see property lines and personal belongings the way humans do. While lounging on a...

When your pet gets fleas, the whole family can suffer along with him. A pet that is constantly scratching can also increase his chance of getting an infection, which can lead to costly...

Cats make great companions, but they can also make terrible messes. If you have a cat and carpet, at some point you will likely have to deal with cat urine on your carpet. House soiling is one of...

If a cat suddenly starts to urinate outside of the litter box, it is usually a sign that the cat is upset about something. Inappropriate elimination is one way a cat might show the owner that it...

Praziquantel is a drug used to cure tapeworms across most species of animals, even humans. Tapeworms are a common problem for cat owners, who may find their cat infected with this common parasite...

It seems that some cats enjoy the feel of litter, and for no reason at all, they will hang around in their litter box. Does your cat seem to use his litter box as a playground? It might be in...

A nebulizer uses a suspension of fine vaporized liquid droplets--otherwise known as aerosol--to administer fluids, oxygen and liquid medication directly to the respiratory system. Just as in...

You want to give your cat healthy food, but there are so many choices it's hard to know which is best. Feeding a variety of wet food brands with different ingredients and textures can cover all...

Most pet owners know the danger cats face if they go outside. From dogs and coyotes to cars and poison, there are a world of threats once felines are outside the confines of their homes. Most pet...

If your male cat is straining to urinate, has bloody urine, is trying to urinate in unusual places and/or is licking his urinary opening, he could have a urinary blockage. This condition is caused...

For a diabetic cat, a high-protein, low-carbohydrate, all-wet food diet can make the difference between going into remission or being on insulin for life. Not all wet foods are created equal...

Feline diabetic neuropathy is a diabetes related disorder that is thought to be caused by sustained nerve damage from high sugar levels. It causes weakness in your cat, most often affecting the...

YOU WILL LEARN TO HAVE SOME QUALITY TIME WITH YOUR CAT OR KITTYS, I HAVE FOUR CATS AND HAVE LEARNED THAT CATS ARE REALLY SMART AND CAN BENIFET FROM SOME TIME WITH YOU, ONE ON ONE OR IN MY CASE ONE...

Ear mites can be quite bothersome and even painful to a cat. Fortunately, treatment is fairly convenient and effective. Furthermore, most ear mite medications can be purchased over-the-counter...

Most people believe cat hair is the source of allergies, but the cause is dander, the dead skin cells shed during a cat's normal skin cell growth cycle. Cat dander is not the root of a cat allergy...

When most people think they are allergic to cats, they think of cat fur. But the real culprit of cat allergies is cat dander. Dander is a mixture of fur and dead skin. Like humans, cats' skin...

Hair loss in cats is not an uncommon problem. Many different conditions can cause hair loss. Treatment often depends upon on what is causing the hair loss, known as alopecia. However, improving...

There are several instances when your veterinarian may suggest performing blood tests on your cat. These may include testing for viral diseases; before surgery, to determine if your cat's organs...

Meowie wowie, this cheese box keeps kitties busy all afternoon. You can make it for them in no time, and with very little effort.

Cats and kittens should be dewormed on a regular schedule. There are several types of worms that can infect cats, and deworming medication depends on what type of parasite has infected your cat or...

Is your feline friend not using their litter box? Is it becoming a problem? Here are some tried and true ideas for dealing with obnoxious problem.

For a dog or cat owner who is very bonded to their pet, a trip to the vet can be very traumatic, not just for the pet, but equally or more so for the owner. There are a variety of reasons why we...

Kitties love their catnip, so why not make it as attractive to you as it is to them? You can make this fun planter in an afternoon.

Here is a natural way to worm your animals. Commercial wormer's can make your animal sick with the chemicals they contain.

Cat doors are great for when little Whiskers wants to go out to play, but you have your hands too full to open the door. By making your own cat door, you can save money and be doing your four...

A/C break, or a sudden heat wave come up? Your pets need special attention during extreme heat. Here are a few tricks I learned about keeping dogs, cats, and even pet rodents comfy when it's just...