Kibble (dry) and canned (wet) foods have both benefits and drawbacks that every pet owner should fully understand to choose the best one for their pet. Many cat parents tend to give premium kibble to their furballs because it is convenient. Canned pet food can offer several benefits but it is often priced higher, especiallyContinue reading “Why Your Cat Should Get Used To Dry And Canned Cat Foods”
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Can Cats Drink Milk?
Contrary to television shows, comic strips, and other stories portraying cats as avid milk drinkers, felines should actually avoid all things milk related. Why? Your vet can tell you that not all cats should drink milk as it may be hard for them to digest. Although young cats or kittens are able to digest milk,Continue reading “Can Cats Drink Milk?”
Feline Leukemia
Feline leukemia is a disease transmitted among cats by the feline leukemia virus or FeLV. Cats with this disease have a weakened immune system because the virus suppresses the cat’s immunity function. Feline leukemia predisposes cats to develop secondary infection or cancer which ultimately causes their death. Viral particles of the FeLV are shed inContinue reading “Feline Leukemia”
Flea and Tick Treatments for Cats Like the Maine Coon Cat
Using the most effective flea and tick prevention medication is important for your cat. Fleas and ticks can affect cats of all breeds including the Maine Coon cat. Talk to your vet about the right program for your Maine Coon cat. Your vet will help determine the safest and most effective treatment plan. For instance,Continue reading “Flea and Tick Treatments for Cats Like the Maine Coon Cat”
Why Cats Are Far Better Off Indoors
Most experts agree that cats are far better confined indoors. Cats that are allowed to roam outside are at risk of meeting accidents and being exposed to environmental hazards. Comparing the longevity of indoor cats and those that are allowed to go outdoors, cats that stay indoors tend to live longer; the average is aboutContinue reading “Why Cats Are Far Better Off Indoors”
Blindness in Cats
Cats of all breeds can suffer from various health conditions including blindness. If you’ve read articles online about cats then you may have stumbled across the store of Honey Bee. This is a cat that lives in the Caribbean with her human owners. She is famous for hiking since hiking is not typically a cat’sContinue reading “Blindness in Cats”
Solving Litter Box Issues
Managing litter box issues is challenging for pet owners. Cats have a keen sense of smell. So, always clean the litter box as cats get displeased with dirty boxes. Scoop the contents at least twice a day and thoroughly clean it using water and soap at least once a week. Let the box completely dryContinue reading “Solving Litter Box Issues”
Tips On Living With A Deaf Cat
Many cat owners only realize that their pet cats are deaf when the disability has reached an advanced stage. It’s more difficult to notice any changes, particularly in multi-cat households because the deaf cat tends to rely on the other cats with normal hearing, keeping alert for any visual cues so he will know howContinue reading “Tips On Living With A Deaf Cat”
Buying a Cat Wheelchair or Cart
Does your cat have mobility issues in which he may be losing mobility in the backend or the frontend? Talk to your vet about having your cat using a cat wheelchair or mobility cart. There are several online retailers that offer a variety of wheelchair carts for cats. Be prepared to shop, research, and consultContinue reading “Buying a Cat Wheelchair or Cart”
Effective Tools for Kitten Training
Do you have a kitten at home? Kittens can benefit from the right behavior training just like dogs or puppies. Such behavior training will help shape your beloved cat’s behavior in a certain, expected way and will make them a well-behaved, well-loved pet around the household. While puppies and kittens tend to have different behaviors,Continue reading “Effective Tools for Kitten Training”