Another reason why your pet cat likes to knead is to mark her territory. As you know, cat paws have scent glands, too. The scent that your cat leaves tells the others which cat is there, the mood, and willingness for reproduction. An intact female cat will knead to tell her readiness for reproduction. SheContinue reading “Cats Mark Territory By Kneading”
Category Archives: Cat Care
Cleaning Out And Scrubbing The Litter Box
Should your cat’s litter box require more than just a simple wash, below is a list of several items you might have to have handy: ●Disposable gloves ●A scrub brush, sponge, or cleaning rag that is specifically set aside for use with your pet’s litter box and nothing else ●Dust mask If you have aContinue reading “Cleaning Out And Scrubbing The Litter Box”
Appetite Loss In Pet Cats
Since cats have this trait of hiding any illness that they experience, the underlying ailment might already be at an advanced stage when the owner gets to notice an issue. One important sign is appetite changes. There are several causes as to why your pet cat would develop complete or partial anorexia. Medical issues likeContinue reading “Appetite Loss In Pet Cats”
Appetite Loss In Cats — Early Emergencies
Since hepatic lipidosis takes some time to develop, dehydration and a weak immune system are the immediate things to be concerned about with cats that do not drink enough water or take in enough nutrition. Even though your cat may be drinking lots of water, if diarrhea and vomiting is present, then ample hydration cannotContinue reading “Appetite Loss In Cats — Early Emergencies”
Litter Box Maintenance Tips: Keeping The Litter Box Clean And Odor-Free
Keeping the kitty litter box clean can help ensure that your cat will use it and feel less likely to do her business on your floor. Pet cats can also have preferred litter types. Using The Litter Type That Your Cat Likes One favorite kind of litter with tidy cat owners is the clumping varietyContinue reading “Litter Box Maintenance Tips: Keeping The Litter Box Clean And Odor-Free”
Declawing Alternatives: Keep Your Cat Away from the Old Favorites
Restrict your pet cat’s access to rooms where she is scratching inappropriately. Whenever possible, keep the doors to these rooms closed. In a bind, a couple of baby gates that are stacked together just might work. There are also electric pads that send a harmless jolt when they get stepped on. Place the pads preciselyContinue reading “Declawing Alternatives: Keep Your Cat Away from the Old Favorites”
American Curls and Natural Treatments for Arthritis
Arthritis is a common ailment in many senior cats including the American Curl. Possible signs of arthritis may first appear as muscle soreness or stiffness. If your cat is having trouble getting in and out of the litter box or moving around in general, give your vet a call. In some cases, vets will prescribeContinue reading “American Curls and Natural Treatments for Arthritis”
The Common Cold in Cats Like the Birman
When you get a cold, do you stop to ask yourself if it’s possible for your cat to catch your cold? If you own a Birman cat or another breed of cat then you might want to think twice before getting to close to your feline friend when you have a cold. That’s right; yourContinue reading “The Common Cold in Cats Like the Birman”
Why Cats Have Claws
It is possible to live in harmony with your pet cat that still has her claws and even keep nicer furniture if you understand a little more about how a cat behaves naturally, offering items that your cat is allowed to scratch. The following information regarding your pet cat may prove useful: ●Domestic cats have keptContinue reading “Why Cats Have Claws”
Help Your Cat Have Fewer Hairballs
Unless you have a hairless cat, your feline friend will probably produce a few hairballs every now and then. It’s a perfectly normal part of life for your cat! That doesn’t make hairballs any more pleasant for you to experience, however, or to clean up. Have you ever wished there were ways to help FluffyContinue reading “Help Your Cat Have Fewer Hairballs”