Male cats that are not used for breeding purposes should be neutered as early as 4 months of age. Responsible cat parents are fully aware of the important reasons why cats should be spayed (females) or neutered (males). Traditionally, neutering of male cats was performed at 6-8 months old, however, studies have shown that moreContinue reading “Best Age To Neuter Cats”
Category Archives: Cat Care
Flea and Tick Prevention for Cats
Did you know that cats can get fleas and ticks like dogs? Cats that spend time outdoors can pick up fleas and ticks just for being outside in areas that are prone to these pests. Cats that spend time indoors can also pick up fleas and ticks especially if there are other animals in theContinue reading “Flea and Tick Prevention for Cats”
Cats with Corns on Their Paws
Did you know that cats can develop corns or calluses on the bottom of their paw pads? This can be very painful and can cause your cat to walk weird due to the pain. If you notice your cat is walking oddly, check the bottom of her feet and especially the paw pads. Your catContinue reading “Cats with Corns on Their Paws”
Exercise Tips for Your Cat
Cats need to have plenty of exercise as part of their daily routine in order to help them stay healthy and happy. If you want to start your cat on an exercise program, talk with your vet first to make sure you don’t do too much or even too little. Remember to start your catContinue reading “Exercise Tips for Your Cat”
Keeping your cat off your dinner table
Your cat tends to hop up onto any surface she can reach. This may not be much of an issue in certain areas, but you’d rather she leave others, like your dinner table, alone. How can you keep her off of this? Your pet needs to understand that you don’t want her on your tableContinue reading “Keeping your cat off your dinner table”
Why your cat rubs up against things in your home
Your cat loves spending time in your home and you’ve gotten to see her habits up close and personal. This makes you wonder – why does she tend to rub up against things in your home? Your pet is taking the time to claim areas of your home as her personal territory when she engagesContinue reading “Why your cat rubs up against things in your home”
What to do if your cat gets injured
Your cat means the world to you and the thought of her being injured is rather jarring. However, it’s important to have a plan in place in case this happens so she can get the care she needs right away. If your cat gets injured, she will need you to quickly assess the injury. ThisContinue reading “What to do if your cat gets injured”
Possible Reasons Why Your Cat Won’t Use the Litter Box
Many cat owners would have to face certain cat problems such as a cat avoiding its own litter box or a cat doing improper elimination or pooping. Ther are several possible reasons why a cat would not use his own litter box, and these may include reasons such as the cat having a medical problemContinue reading “Possible Reasons Why Your Cat Won’t Use the Litter Box”
Why your cat loves to chase things
Your cat is an excellent playmate and you love watching her chase her toys around. Why is this behavior so appealing to her? Your pet needs to be able to mimic hunting behaviors in order to work on these skills and to satisfy her innate desires. Chasing after toys allows her to do this. ItContinue reading “Why your cat loves to chase things”
Treating your cat to a new bed
You have a cat in your life who always needs to nap when she has the chance to. You feel that she needs a new bed in order to make the most of this time, so you are getting ready to purchase one for her. What should you keep an eye out for? Your catContinue reading “Treating your cat to a new bed”