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A Guide to Treating a Cat with an Upset Stomach
Aug. 27 | If you have a cat, you should be prepared to deal with vomiting and diarrhea; it is an unfortunate aspect of pet ownership. Felines are extremely likely to get stomach illnesses; these conditions often cause cats to suffer from diarrhea and vomiting. In...
Cat Seizures
Jun. 5 | One of the most common neurological problems in cats and dogs is seizures. A seizure occurs when the cerebral cortex part of the brain functions abnormally. In other cases, as in idiopathic epilepsy, what causes theses seizures is unknown. Steps to...
How to Deal with a Cat that’s Aggressive toward People
Aug. 9 | Felines are stereotypically selective with their affection, but cat aggression can be dangerous. First of all, someone could get hurt. Secondly, no one likes to visit a friend whose pet bites and scratches! The first thing you need to do observe your...
Feline Nutrition: a Healthy Diet for Your Cat
Jul. 11 | Once your cat turns a year old, he’ll be ready to take on an adult diet. Kittens need extra protein, vitamins, minerals, and fats to support their energy and growth needs, but adult cats require far less. There are a lot of brands and varieties out...
10 Common Skin and Hair Problems and Treatments for Cats
Jun. 3 | Cats may deal with a number of skin and hair problems in their lifetimes. You can treat many of these conditions at home with over-the-counter creams and medications, but others require medical attention. Some of the more common problems include: 10....
Natural Balance Pet Food – Pricing Issue in Microcosm
May. 13 | There is a brewing battle between the manufacturers of Natural Balance Pet Food and independent pet supply owners. The main crux of the conflict is all about the implementation of the Minimum Advertised Price or MAP. Admittedly the market leader when...
All about Cat Poisoning
Nov. 13 | You probably know many of the substances that are poisonous to cats: household cleaners, antifreeze, insecticides. There are a few more that may surprise you, like aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen, and certain household plants. If your kitty nibbles...
How to Remove Ticks from Your Home or from Your Pet
Nov. 2 | If you found a tick on your cat or dog, you need to take action right away to remove the tick and eggs from your house. The longer they’re around, the more eggs they’ll lay—meaning there’s a greater chance they’ll attach to you of your family...
How to Tell if Your Cat’s Allergic to Her Food
Sep. 28 | Food allergies are quite common among cats—in fact, they account for ten percent of all feline allergies. They can manifest as young as five months old, or they may take years to develop. Odds are your cat won’t purr her way up to you at the dinner...
Signs and Treatment for Cat Asthma
Jul. 11 | Have you noticed your cat coughing, wheezing, or having dry heaves, almost like she can’t catch her breath? Feline asthma just might be the culprit—especially if you cat is overweight—and it could fatal if left untreated. Much like human asthma,...
Should You Train Cats like Dogs?
Jun. 23 | Why don’t we train cats the way we train dogs? The answer is—we do! Dr. Melissa Bain of the Companion Animal Behavior Program at University of California Davis’ veterinary program explains there are actually kitten kindergarten classes that use...
Kitten Socialization: Preventing Irrational Fear in Cats
Jun. 15 | You hate seeing your kitty frightened with dilated pupils and hair standing on end whenever people come over. You’re probably not too keen on her emotional urination or aggressive behavior, either. Teaching her to be a social animal will prevent...
How to Tell If Your Cat Is Dying
Jun. 10 | Losing a pet can be devastating, especially if you haven’t had any time to prepare yourself for the loss. Understanding the signs might make it easier; and at the very least will allow you to make your pet’s last moments peaceful and comfortable....
How to Make Your Outdoor Cat an Indoor Cat
May. 16 | Indoor cats are safer than outdoor ones; that’s just common sense. Risks for outdoor cats include parasites, heartworm, leukemia, feline immunodeficiency virus (AIDS for cats), skin cancer, hanging or choking, and toxoplasmosis—not to mention the...
