Cats

One of the biggest mistakes new cat owners make isn’t visiting the pet doctor for a routinephysical check-up. Many folks are of the opinion that the one time they have to see a vet is when the feline is ill or hurt. Sadly this myth can be detrimental to the healthiness of your pet. Proper care for your kitty requires more than food, water and a clean litter box. As with kids there are several sicknesses that will be forestalled by getting proper vaccination treatments. Most vets recommend that kittens get them shortly after they are born. These vaccination shots can protect your kitten ... Read Full Story

Getting your cat to a medical examination and finding out that it has diabetes can be quite shocking. Diabetes is a serious disease but it is manageable if you learn how to handle it. When my 10 year old cat was drinking too much water and urinating all the time I took it to the doctor. The vet told me that it has feline diabetes. I was shocked. What is diabetes? The blood has sugar (glucose) and the level of sugar in the blood is strictly controlled by a hormone called insulin. The pancreas is making this insulin and if it can not produce ... Read Full Story

Is cat urine odor a problem in your home? If your kitty is urinating in different places all over your home, you have a problem that can’t be overlooked. Often a stressed out cat is at the root of the problem. Cat urine problems are sometimes caused by a health issue, including feline diabetes, or a feline urinary tract infection, so your first response should be to take the kitty to the vet for a check-up.You’ll want to be sure she has a clean bill of health before you try to relieve feline stress. Cat Litter Pan Problems Due To Stress Are More Common ... Read Full Story

There are a lot of great gifts that you can give to cat lovers, although photo frames are among the most popular. Photo frames are very affordable, and make a great gift for anyone who owns a cat or other pet. Those who own more than one cat will truly appreciate photo frames – as it gives them a chance to show off their pet. Cat lovers can also frame pictures of their pet for memories as well – and keep them forever and ever. Before you give a cat lover a gift, you should take into consideration what type of cat the person ... Read Full Story

Cat urine problems are probably one of the top feline behavior problems for cat owners.Frustration from finding nasty, smelly messes all over the home often leads to the pet being given up, or even put down. Some cat owners mistakenly believe that a feline who stops using the cat litter pan is trying to punish them for something. We all love our kitties, but let’s be honest. Cat just aren’t capable of that kind of reasoning. Sometimes a veterinary problem, like a cat bladder infection, is causing the kitty to avoid the cat litter pan. Maybe your kitty is older and has developed arthritis, ... Read Full Story

Do you saunter through the pet products shop, see the numerous toys on offer for your cat, and speculate if the outlay will be worth it? Cats can be capricious creatures, but a good time can be found with just about any toy. Cats are like children; they go through stages and occasionally need age appropriate toys and can get bored very quickly. Some suggestions for toys include the cat scratcher, stuffed mice, small amounts of catnip, stuffed animals, ribbons, and plastic balls. From a young age, kittens learn to pick up things in their mouths. It is an instinct, just like using their ... Read Full Story

Twitter This! VN:F [1.6.6_911] Rating: 0 (from 0 votes) The condition of skin and coat is an important indicator of your pet cat’s general health. Many common cat and dog skin problems are similar to human skin afflictions. Cat dandruff is the most discussed cat skin disorders. But feline hair loss seems to be the most prevalent reason behind frequent visits to the veterinarian. Alopecia , the medical term for hair loss, in cats is also a symptom that is common to numerous cat skin disorders and diseases. At an overall level the frequency of skin diseases like dermatitis ( inflammation of the skin) ... Read Full Story