Health

  Christmas is almost here and we’re busy shopping, planning, baking, wrapping presents, and getting ready to visit relatives and friends. When it comes to shopping, many of us also make sure our cats are included on the list. Stroll through the pet product store or check out the online pet retail stores this time ...

Adequate water intake is important to the health of your cat. It’s vital that you monitor your cat’s water intake so that you’ll be alerted to any potential medical problems.  A change in water consumption (either an increase or decrease) could indicate an underlying medical problem and the sooner you’re aware of a change in ...

  We’ve discussed cat feeding habits in several other posts, and we’ve all heard cats referred to as finicky eaters. You might even be living with one yourself. No matter what food you bring home from the store your cat just turns their her nose up at it and gives you a look that says ...

Cats are obligate carnivores and can only get much needed vitamin A from animal sources. They are unable to convert beta carotene from vegetable sources into vitamin A the way humans and canines can. Vitamin A must come from meat. Cats also need the amino acid taurine in their diet and unlike dogs and humans, ...

Even though you may not be able to see it, if your cat sprays in your home you can definitely smell it. The unmistakable odor indicates all is not peaceful in your cat’s universe. When a cat sprays, it can put everyone in crisis mode and it can put the cat at risk of being relinquished to ...

What are compulsive behaviors? There are repetitive behaviors that don’t have a purpose and interfere with the cat’s ability to function normally. In some cases, compulsive behaviors can actually be physically harmful. Compulsive behavior is often the result of ongoing stress or even boredom. Cats who are exposed to stress on an ongoing basis are ...

  Scent matters to your cat. Scent is your cat’s business card. It also tells your cat valuable information about other cats in the environment. For your cat, scent is a vital communication tool. Being the verbal species that we are, humans don’t truly appreciate the volumes of information provided in scent, but trust me, ...

  You’ve seen countless TV shows, movies, and pictures with cats enjoying a bowl of milk. Have you ever thought about whether milk is actually a good thing for cats to drink? Are you really doing that stray a favor by placing a saucer of milk out on your back porch? The answer may surprise you. ...

Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) is a product added to car windshield wiper reservoirs and in car radiators to prevent freezing. Antifreeze poisoning occurs when pets lick or drink any of the substance that may have spilled or leaked onto driveways, garage floors or parking lots. You can usually recognize it by the bright green color. While ...

  Our companion cats are living longer thanks to constant advancements in veterinary care, more awareness concerning high quality nutrition, and better attention paid to their emotional, physical, and mental needs. Every cat is unique though and age-related issues may start to show up in one cat at the age of seven while a feline ...