eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.
There are 10 videos in this series:
To stop a cat from chewing on everything, provide plenty of toys, interact positively with the cat when it plays with the toys and use bitter-tasting deterrents to protect things around the house. Train a cat to chew only its toys with help from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.
Giving a cat medicine can be a tricky endeavor, but using a pill popper tool or pill pocket treats can make the job much safer and easier for both pet and owner. Avoid irritating the esophagus or feeding a dry pill to a cat with help from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.
Using eucalyptus oil to repel cats from gardens or porches is best done by diluting the oil and spraying it on the ground around flower beds and prohibited areas. Use eucalyptus oil, citrus oil or fresh citrus juice to deter cats from an area with help from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.
Cats can get dandruff as they get older, but providing a good-quality diet, supplementing their food with fatty acids and using topical moisturizing sprays can help treat and prevent dry, flaky skin. Treat dandruff on a cat with help from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.
Shedding cat hair cannot be stopped completely, but providing a high-quality diet, supplementing with fatty acids and brushing the cat's hair regularly can help control excessive shedding. Make sure there are no underlying skin problems in a shedding cat with help from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.
Spraying cats with water to prevent them from scratching is a great way to associate negativity with the bad behavior, and providing plenty of scratching posts and toys will discourage them from scratching the furniture. Reinforce positive behavior while discouraging bad scratching habits with help from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.
The cost of getting a cat spayed can vary depending on the city and the veterinary clinic, but it can generally range from $100 to $250. Get a cat spayed by at least 6 months of age with help from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.
Neutering a cat involves the removal of his testicles through a tiny incision, and sutures are generally not necessary to heal the very small wound. Give a freshly neutered cat prescription pain relievers for the following two days with help from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.
Kittens stop growing and enter adulthood between 8 and 12 months of age, but they continue to gain weight after their bones stop growing. Switch a kitten to a lower fat adult cat food when they reach adulthood with help from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.
Cats chase mice to fulfill their instincts, as felines are natural predators and hunters whose vision is developed to see moving objects much better than stationary things. Understand a cat's natural chasing instincts with help from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.
Cats have been domesticated pets for centuries, providing companionship to people as far back as 9,500 years ago. Despite the stereotype of cats as solitary animals with no need for human presence, many cats have a very social relationship with their owners, providing and receiving affection on many levels. In fact, some people suggest that human owners provide a sort of surrogate mother figure for cats and kittens and that adult domesticated cats live in a sort of extended kittenhood. In this free video series on pet care, a veterinarian discusses caring for a cat. Find out how a high-quality diet can greatly enhance a cat's coat and skin, and find out how to deter a cat from scratching the furniture. Get important information about neutering and spaying pet cats, and learn the importance of brushing their coats to control excessive shedding. Help a pet cat live the best life possible through proper care and maintenance.
Dr. James Talbott Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. In addition to providing general animal care for many different types of animals, Talbott also specializes in oncology, ultrasound procedures and endoscopy.dkdk
Read More
Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. en-US Portions of this page are modifications based on work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.
