Whether you use a flea collar on your cat or not is entirely up to you. If you’re not sure what to use for your cat just ask your vet for help. Flea collars are simple to use and last anywhere between 3 to 8 months. Your vet can help you find a flea collarContinue reading “Are Flea Collars Safe for Cats?”
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Anal Skin Rash Risks in Obese Cats and Dogs
Is your beloved pet obese or overweight? Pets that are obese have a hard time reaching many hard-to-reach areas of their body such as their spine and the rectum area. If the rectum area does not get groomed or cleaned regularly, it can develop skin rashes which can get really painful later on for yourContinue reading “Anal Skin Rash Risks in Obese Cats and Dogs”
Kitten Training Basics
All pets need a sufficient amount of training if you want a pet to create acceptable behaviors and actions around your house and for you and the entire household to have a merrier time with your beloved pet. Your kitten is no exception; your beloved kitten must undergo training as young as possible. Your belovedContinue reading “Kitten Training Basics”
Cattitude: Rough Play or Aggression
Does your kitty sometimes scratch you? Cats are a bit confusing in this area. Sometimes they scratch playfully, or even out of affection. They can also lash out if they are feeling scared, threatened, or angry, or if they just don’t want to go into their carriers. It’s important to be able to tell theContinue reading “Cattitude: Rough Play or Aggression”
Potential Threats To Outdoor Cats
Cats that spend a good time outside the home can be exposed to various risks. This is also one way to help ensure a longer life expectancy for pet cats. Also, outdoor cats are a threat to the wildlife population because they prey on birds, rodents, etc. When outdoors, cats can be hit by cars.Continue reading “Potential Threats To Outdoor Cats”
Perching Is A Natural Instinct In Cats
Have you ever noticed your cat lounging around in an elevated spot while watching everyone around them? If you haven’t figured it out yet, this an instinct of cats. It dates way back to their ancestors. In the wild, cats stayed in higher areas to watch and catch their prey and be on the lookoutContinue reading “Perching Is A Natural Instinct In Cats”
How to Give a Cat Like the Abyssinian a Pill
If you own an Abyssinian cat or any breed of cat then you may be all too familiar with the complications that may be involved when trying to get your cat to swallow a pill. If you have trouble giving your cat pills make sure you ask your vet for assistance. Some cat owners haveContinue reading “How to Give a Cat Like the Abyssinian a Pill”
Helping Your Cat Groom Hard-To-Reach Areas
Cats who groom themselves have access only to their head and body. Certain body parts like the eye and the ears also need to be cleaned regularly. Tear stains can be caused by excessive tear production. The excess tears keep the area around the eyes moist, creating the perfect environment for bacteria and yeast toContinue reading “Helping Your Cat Groom Hard-To-Reach Areas”
Can Cats Be Over-Vaccinated ?
Vaccination against certain illnesses is a very important component of health preventive programs in pets. During a kitten’s first year of life, frequent visits to the vet are made for vaccinations and boosters at specific schedules indicated by the veterinarian. Advancements in veterinary medicine and preventive health have resulted in recent changes to vaccination protocolsContinue reading “Can Cats Be Over-Vaccinated ?”
What is FeLV in Cats?
If you’ve owned a cat before then you may already be familiar with FeLV. If not, here’s some information about FeLV. FeLV stands for Feline Leukemia Virus and it is the second largest cause of death among cats. FeLV is fatal disease that killed approximately 85% of the cats that were infected over a threeContinue reading “What is FeLV in Cats?”
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