Your feline friend needs you to care for her as she won’t be able to meet all her needs on her own. Her dietary preferences, for example, will be driven by her sense of smell and taste as well as food availability. To help your pet get the nutrients she needs to stay healthy, youContinue reading “Helping your cat get the nutrients she needs to stay healthy”
Category Archives: Cat Care
Raw Meat and Your Cat
Since wild cats eat all-meat diets, it may seem logical to feed domestic cats a similar diet. However, commercial raw meat can make your cat sick by introducing salmonella, e coli and other bacteria. These contaminants would make us sick too, which is why we need cook our food. We also wash our hands andContinue reading “Raw Meat and Your Cat”
Your Cat’s Ability to Land on Her Feet
Your cat has an amazing ability to turn around in midair during a fall so she lands on her feet. This righting reflex is possible because of your cat’s flexible spine that allows her to turn around quickly and the fluid in her inner ear that helps her keep track of which way is up.Continue reading “Your Cat’s Ability to Land on Her Feet”
Feline litter box preferences
Your cat needs to be able to use her litter box in order to meet her needs in your home. This means that she not only has to have a litter box available to her, but it will also need to be to her liking. To make sure your pet’s litter box meets her preferences,Continue reading “Feline litter box preferences”
Weaning Schedules for Kittens
If you’re raising a litter of kittens, please talk with your vet to find out what you need to do to ensure the safety and health of the kittens and a transition into separation time from the mama cat. Weaning a kitten refers to the process of transitioning a kitten from mama cat’s milk orContinue reading “Weaning Schedules for Kittens”
Keeping your feline friend well-fed
Your cat depends on you to feed her a healthy diet that she will be able to enjoy each and every day. This should also help her to stay healthy. How can you keep her well-fed? Your pet needs you to take the time to evaluate her dietary needs on a regular basis to ensureContinue reading “Keeping your feline friend well-fed”
Teaching Your Cat the House Rules
You might not be about to obedience train your cat but you can teach her basic house rules such as consistent use of the litter box or an understanding that aggression won’t be tolerated. You might also want your cat to follow other house rules about not scratching the sofa and belongings or staying offContinue reading “Teaching Your Cat the House Rules”
Is It Too Late to Use Flea Medication If Your Cat Already Has Fleas?
It’s easy to forget to give your cat flea medication, especially if he’s an indoor cat. Unfortunately, fleas don’t take a rest just because you forgot to medicate your cat. Can you medicate him after he gets fleas, or do you have to wait until they’re all gone? Before you give your cat flea medication,Continue reading “Is It Too Late to Use Flea Medication If Your Cat Already Has Fleas?”
Cats And Their Poor Water Intake
Cats are known for being finicky when it comes to their water intake. Thus, many pet cats suffer from low-grade chronic dehydration, the effects of which can be manifested with time. These cats usually end with serious kidney disease that can be life-threatening or even fatal. Cats have a low thirst drive because their bodiesContinue reading “Cats And Their Poor Water Intake”
Nail Trimming In Cats — Why You Should Avoid The Quick
The quick is that triangular area that you can see at the base of your cat’s nail.The quick contains nerves and blood vessels, thus you should always be careful to avoid this area when clipping your pet’s nails. Clip only the white tip of the nail so your cat won’t feel any pain and thereContinue reading “Nail Trimming In Cats — Why You Should Avoid The Quick”
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