Cats

Your veterinarian can determine conclusively if your cat is pregnant. However, you can recognize signs that your cat is pregnant even before you confirm it with a veterinarian. Although the...

Just about anyone with pets recognizes the necessity of some kind of flea control. For pets that venture both indoors and out, most people find that flea medications like Advantage are strong...

It is always best to adopt a Bengal kitten or cat from the SPCA, or another shelter that cares for and does not put kittens to sleep if they are not adopted. Purebred Bengal cats or kittens have...

If a cat is urinating more often than usual, the cat needs prompt medical attention. In order to know if your cat is urinating more than usual, you need to pay attention to how often the cat...

Cats get sick just like humans and it's up to the owner to know the symptoms of various cat diseases. In most cases you won't know exactly what is wrong, but you will sense that something is...

Advantage, the brand name topical flea treatment made by Bayer, contains the active insecticide imidacloprid. This drug inhibits the nervous system of fleas, killing 98 percent to 100 percent of...

With the right pet products and a little common sense, it can be easy to raise a healthy cat. Cats basically need the same things that a human needs to keep healthy: good quality food, exercise,...

Imagine drinking out of an open container that had been exposed to the elements for hours on end. Imagine how disgusting this might feel. Changing your cat's water should be done on a regular...

So you have just returned from the vet, a vial of liquid medicine in your purse for your sick cat. You dread trying to feed the pale liquid to your furry feline friend because you know it's a...

Cats love to go outdoors and lounge in the sunlight, but if you live in an apartment or an area of high traffic or wild animals nearby, the risk of injury to your cat may compel you to keep her...

Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is rare in cats and occurs most often in cats who have had a radioactive iodine treatment or surgery for hyperthyroidism. While it's not life-threatening,...

Cats can get bad breath and gingivitis just like humans, so they need their teeth cleaned with special pet products. If you think the idea of brushing a cat's teeth sounds crazy, most likely you...

In this article you will learn how to clean your litter box properly so that your cat will use his box rather than your house for his bathroom. I recommend cleaning his box twice a day.

Coccidia, microscopic parasites that infect a cat's intestinal tract through fecal contaminated soil or water, really cannot be killed once they start working their way through your pet's system....

An ancient Chinese proverb proclaims: “The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their right names.” Notice that this isn’t any old proverb; it’s Chinese and it’s very, very old. So rather than...

In the last couple of decades the trend towards keeping cats indoors has gone mainstream. Many cats are living a longer and healthier life indoors, avoiding the hazards of the outdoor world. In...

Teaching your cat to "sit" is possible! After 2 weeks of consistent training, my cat, Wally, learned to sit. He was 5 years old too. Who says you can't teach an old "cat"...

How to breed Persian cats.

Your cat may become such a part of your life that you can find it impossible to give it away, but if your cat has the nasty habit of peeing inside the house it can became a true test of your love...

Unless your cat is an indoor cat only, and the other pets in the home are also, it is likely your cat has recurrent episodes of round worms. You can detect these worms as you may see tiny white...

Should your cats wear a seat belt? Should they just walk around in the car? What if they bolt when you open the door? How do they use the litter box while driving? I will answer some key...

With this guide, you will learn how to teach your cat how to walk on a leash.

With a little patience and understanding, it can be easy to teach cats to do simple tricks. Jumping upward onto a surface on command is something my Maine Coon cat has learned many years ago. When...

Cats can be very nervous animals, but they can also be very loving! Try these steps to let your cat know you love him or her and form a better bond.

you will learn how to clip you cats nails like a groomer

Training a cat can be super easy. They learn really well, and they are very smart. All you need to do is show them!

Why tame a feral cat? Feral cats multiply at the rate of two or three litters per year with each litter averaging four to six kittens. Those kittens can turn around and begin reproducing...

Enclosing your cat litter box reduces both the smell and the mess in your home, and keeps it out of site -- yet you need to be able to get at the litter easily to clean it. You can purchase...

Cats are extremely athletic animals. Their muscle composition and body structure make it possible for them to quickly get out of reach in a tall tree. They are able to jump from three to seven...

Cats can pick up fleas faster than dogs can. Cats are also more susceptible to toxins and chemicals found in commercial flea medications. Because of this fact, natural flea killers have become...

Not every type of flea treatment is going to be appropriate for kittens that are younger than 12 weeks old. There are flea treatments that are appropriate for kittens that have no reached the...

Mammary cancer is the third most-common cancer affecting cats, according to Mar Vista Animal Medical Center, and frequently a serious condition, as 90 percent of such tumors turn out to be...

The question of what to do when a pet dies at home is tough to answer. A few considerations should be made when choosing to bury a pet, including geography, wildlife, and local laws.

The amount of food to give your cat depends on the cat's age, activity level and overall health. Although the amount you feed should be customized to meet your cat's unique needs, follow some...

Feline obesity is on the rise. Help your cat lose weight and you will increase his health and lifespan. Carrying around all that extra weight puts a burden on your pet's body.

Do you dread giving Kitty her hairball medication? Well, dread no more! By catching her off guard Kitty won't know what hit her.

Adopt an older cat when adopt a cat. Most people look to find a cute little kitten to take home with them. The older Older cats end up living in a shelter when their owners die and family does not...

Each year thousands of cats are diagnosed with kidney failure. There are many contributing factors which include consumption of water, diet, toxins in prepared commercial foods and even...

Determining how much to feed an adult cat is as individual as the cat itself. Some older cats require more food than younger ones, and active cats will eat more than couch potatoes.

According to FelineDiabetes.com, a cat weighing about 10 lbs. should urinate roughly 6 oz. a day or less, drinking about 6.75 oz. of water. Cats have their own habits, but drinking and urinating...

I love our cats. They are a source of joy with their lively antics and quirky personalities. But, true to the nature that comes with their agility in motion, they are leapers and climbers. ...

Often a cat can appear absolutely adorable, (in our human minds just waiting to be loved), and then will immediately burst your bubble and your ego by quickly dashing away after taking one look at...

If your cat is experiencing coughing, wheezing or appears to be fatigued, especially after physical exercise, she may be exhibiting signs of cat asthma, a troublesome and sometimes dangerous...

Fleas are nasty blood sucking bugs which can cause your dog or cat to be anemic and die. They will bite and suck your blood also. They endure the coldest winters and thrive and multiply in the...

If your cat has been diagnosed with asthma, you'll probably need to order an Aerokat brand aerosol chamber or spacer, which is an apparatus that was made especially for felines with asthma. Having...

Keeping your cat's litter box clean isn't always easy and fast, but I have found a way for both!

Having to give your cat a pill can prove to be a challenging task, but if done correctly can be much easier and more efficient than hiding a pill in food (which may or may not get eaten) or...

So your cat's climber is getting old and hairy right? Maybe even a little stinky? We all know that cats can get territorial and don't always like new things, so why throw away your perfectly...

Does your cat ever look bored? Chances are he or she IS. Sleeping all day MAY look like fun to us but can lead to a very boring, unahppy life with potential behavior problems. Here are a few ideas...

Kittens do not open their eyes until they are somewhere around seven to 10 days old. They eyes open at one corner and become fully open by the time they are 2 weeks old. Most kittens will have...