Cats

Shelters and rescue organizations are inundated with unwanted animals every day. Some organizations have physical locations, and others rely on foster homes for the animals they help. Sometimes...

Summer is the hardest time of year to keep your pets free of fleas and ticks. Every year you seem to have to go through the same battle with the pests again, but there are several things you can...

It's just not safe for your cat to be outside. Disease, dogs, cars, mean people are all hazards to the indoor/outdoor cat. Yet kitties love to sit outside. Here's one solution.

How to shave a cat with out getting scratched, bit, or cat being cut by the razor. It's funny...i read all the other articles on shaving a cat. It seems easier than it really is. AND you learn...

Today, you will learn how to make your feline friend love your forever! Some may think that this is impossible, especially for those horrible cats out there but its really, very simple.

Despite what you may have heard, some table scraps are good for cats. Everyone needs fresh food, cats included. Just make sure your leftovers don't contain onion, which can cause Heinz Body Anemia...

A baby's crib can be irresistible to curious felines. It's natural for parents to want their infants to get all the rest they need, so a crib cover to keep cats out is a smart idea. Making your...

According to the educational staff at DrsSmithandFoster.com, cats are healthier when they eat whole foods. As public awareness of the need for healthier food rises more and more options are...

Sterilization used to be the only method for feline birth control. But cat owners and agencies working to control feline populations have other nonsurgical options that reduce birth rates without...

Also called chronic renal failure, kidney failure is a progressive disease common in older cats. Veterinarians use blood and urine tests to diagnose the condition. Many vets recommend annual...

Lethargy and frequent trips to the litter box might not seem like symptoms of a serious feline illness, but they can be. With immediate diagnosis, medication can be effective treatment.

If you're thinking of breeding your purebred or are excited about your pet having kittens, you'll want to know how many weeks your cat will be pregnant, and what lies in store for you and your pet.

Cheap, Quick, Easy & Safe way to kill fleas on your puppy or kitten. You can also do this to kill fleas on a dog or cat.

So you just brought your new kitten home, and your wondering alright now what do I do? This article tells you what to do to take care of your new family member.

I rescued an abandoned Siamese cat three months ago. He was thin but very active. I kept him in my office away from my other cats. Sam needed to go to the veterinarian's office to have a...

Your heart was captured by a feline at the animal shelter and you've adopted her. How do you introduce her to your home with the least amount of trauma for everyone.

Can your cat come with you when you relocate overseas? Yes, with proper planning and a little perseverance.

Cats can be very destructive when it comes to their claws. If you have a cat in the home there are different things you can do to prevent your cat from scratching up your furniture. Continue to...

If you notice your cat scratching more than normal, or small brown dots appearing on your cat's skin, chances are he have fleas. The cat flea--Ctenocephalides felis--is the most common type of...

Cats are notorious for scratching their owners' furniture and valuables. The best solution is to get a scratching post, but there are so many shapes and materials out there, it is hard to know...

Your cat may spend all morning retching and convulsing before producing a cigarlike wad of fur. This is the fur she could not pass through her digestive system as she should have. To help your cat...

Most cats will be infected with an internal parasite at some point in their lives, most likely as kittens. The most common parasites that a cat faces are roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms. These...

There are two schools of thought on whether or not to worm a pregnant cat. While the general opinion is that it is not recommended, there are certain wormers that are considered safe, and certain...

The need for feline repellents goes back as far as humans have kept domesticated cats. Whether it's your own kitty chomping on your indoor plants or a stray digging in your garden, keeping them...

For a diabetic cat, a high-protein, all-wet diet could make the difference between going into remission or being on insulin for life. While many veterinarians believe any kind of wet food is...

Bayer Health Care's medication Droncit is used to treat tapeworm infestations in dogs and cats. Its active ingredient is Praziquantel, which effectively removes adult and immature tapeworms. In...

Cats, much like people, need to supplement their diets with vitamins because they often don't get enough essential vitamins and minerals from the foods they eat. In addition, many pet foods lack...

Because cats cannot speak, part of being a responsible pet owner is keeping an eye out for symptoms that your cat might be ill. Chronic rhinitis is a fairly common condition in cats. It can lead...

Spraying is one of the most common reasons owners abandon their pet cats or surrender them to shelters. It's a behavior that can become nearly impossible to correct if it's not caught and dealt...

Renal kidney failure in cats may be chronic, a gradual condition of damage to the kidneys. It is most common in older cats, but can occur at any age during the cat's life. Acute renal failure is a...

While cats are less likely to develop worm infections than dogs, their symptoms may be more severe when infection does occur. Cats, especially those that spend lots of time outdoors, can become...

Chronic sneezing in cats, not a disease per se, signifies an underlying health condition. Because the underlying cause can be anything from a simple allergy to a serious infection, you should...

While feline diabetes is a serious condition that needs immediate medical treatment, its diagnosis need not overwhelm a cat owner. The disease, which often leads to kidney failure, is treatable...

Newborn kittens cannot urinate by themselves. Not urinating can conceivably kill them. The mother cat needs to stimulate the bladder by licking the newborn kitten's genital area. If the kitten is...

Taking care of a cat is more than providing food and shelter. Common medical problems can happen even with indoor cats. Most of these problems are easily treatable and only become serious if left...

Adequan is an injectable substance used to treat arthritis and other degenerative disorders in the joints of horses, dogs and cats. It has been formally approved in horses and dogs, but many...

Healing clay is a natural and safe substance that can be used on animals and humans to help combat various illnesses. Clay can be implemented to stop problems from food poisoning to viral...

Feline ringworm is a relatively common disease in domestic cats. Unfortunately, it also one of the most stubborn and contagious. Ringworm infections easily cross between species, including from...

Cats need dental care, too, and Feline Greenies® Treats, manufactured by Nutro Products, Inc., are designed to keep a cat's teeth healthy without ever sticking a toothbrush in their mouths....

Pancreatitis is a result of an inflamed pancreas, which causes leaking of digestive enzymes into the tissue of the pancreas. The pancreas' job is to generate the enzymes that will help with the...

Tabby cats, defined by their striped or spotted fur patterns, can have a life expectancy of anywhere from 3.5 to 17.5 years, depending on whether or not the cat is allowed outdoors. A cat's life...

Gastrointestinal disorders can afflict your cat at any age. Signs include vomiting, diarrhea, appetite loss, abdominal pain and dehydration. Infections, dietary indiscretion or other problems can...

Not all ear conditions in a cat are visible, but a cat will usually indicate something is wrong by holding the affected ear at odd angles, scratching obsessively to the point of injury or...

Kidney failure in your cat can be diagnosed only with clinical testing and a thorough examination by your veterinarian. Increased thirst and urination are the most obvious initial signs of kidney...

Cats, just like humans, can have many different allergies. If your cat seems to be having a negative reaction to something in its environment, try to rule out different culprits.

Cats manifest nasal congestion in much the same way humans do. It can be a minor annoyance to them or evolve into life-threatening conditions such as feline upper-respiratory tract disease and...

Diseases and disorders of the intestines are not uncommon in cats. They can begin when your pet is a tiny kitten in the form of parasites and overeating and continue in senior pets with conditions...

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited condition in Persian and exotic cats. Recently, PKD has been diagnosed in other cat breeds as well. Small, enclosed, fluid-filled sacs (cysts) are...

Mange is a skin condition that is caused by mites that like to burrow in the fur of animals, including cats. There are varying degrees of mange with different negative and uncomfortable side...