Indoor cats have a tendency to get bored just sitting around the house. And who can blame them! everyone knows that when a pet or even a child gets bored that's when they start to get into...
Having a cat for a pet can be fun and rewarding. However, when our cats start killing birds and bringing them home, it is no fun. Finding feathers all over the yard can become very frustrating....
You've decided to keep your cat indoors all her life for her safety or because you live in an apartment and have to. Either way, you may feel pangs of guilt about your friend's happiness and...
You may feel unglued when you have to leave your cat for business or vacation trips, because you'll miss the little beast so much. But she will be fine in the care of other people. Here's how to...
Naturopathic veterinarians believe that many illnesses we see in older cats can be headed off at the pass with good nutrition. Here are three steps to give you some starting guidelines.
The great outdoors can be very exciting for many cats. However, it is not safe to let your cat roam freely as cars and other animals can pose a threat. You may want to teach your cat to walk on...
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Recently I took my cat "Mr Chex" to the vet because he didn’t have any energy. I thought he had that tired disease. They gave him a blood test and tested negative for it, but...
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva--the lining of the eyelid--and is the most common eye ailment in cats. Allergies, viruses, bacteria or fungi cause conjunctivitis and it can...
Although cats don't usually have as many eye problems as do dogs, when they do contract an infection, the results can be lasting. Conjunctivitis occurs when the pink part of the eye, which lines...
Cats don't like being bathed. However, occasionally your cat may desperately need a bath. Whether suffering from fleas, spending too much time playing outside in the dirt or slowly developing a...
Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disease in cats over seven years of age. An increase in the production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland causes hyperthyroidism. To detect...
Hyperthyroidism, a common disease of older and middle-aged cats, requires immediate treatment. If hyperthyroidism is not treated, it can lead to serious complications including death. Here's...
If your cat suffers from hairballs, you know how unpleasant it is to watch your cat cough up a hairball and then have to clean it up. Before you spend money on expensive hairball treatments, try...
There are a variety of clippers on the market—choose a brand that suits your purpose. Make sure that the clippers you buy come with a set of accessories. The accessories will allow you to cut hair...
Depending on the temperament of your cat, cutting his hair could be easy or hard. Just like people, cats have personalities, comfort levels and trust issues. There are electric clippers designed...
Fleas live on a host animal. When they bite the host they are taking his blood like a mosquito does. If your cat has a severe infestation of fleas, the blood loss could cause anemia. Anemia can be...
A cat is just as likely to injure their owner as a stranger when threatened. This is why it is so important to learn the proper restraining technique before administering first aid to a cat....
Fido and Fluffy are even more endearing when caught on videotape--as long as you do it right. Some easy steps will help ensure you can successfully videotape pets to create cute little vignettes...
Your cat is a very important member of your family. Whether you picked out a special kitten from a breeder, rescued an adult cat from the animal shelter, or took in a stray, why not choose a...
A pet can bring much joy to a person’s life, or it can bring much pain and misery. You see that adorable kitten in the window and you just have to take it home, or your daughter has a fit to buy...
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