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It sounds funny, doesn’t it? It seems rather odd to think of your cat getting acne but it’s a relatively common skin condition where tiny blackheads, pimples, or crusts develop on the cat’s chin. In some cases, the comedones can be quite deep and cause significant pain to your cat when he’s touched near the ...

Wishing you and your pets a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend. As you’re getting ready for those cook-outs and picnics and the start of summer, keep these 10 pet safety tips in mind: Tip #1: Keep water handy. If your pet is outdoors with you be sure to have fresh water handy and place the water ...

  You may have purchased countless toys for your cat but when they’re left out all day and all night, it’s easy for them to lose their appeal. Your cat may have a few toys that are his absolute favorites but what about all the others that are left to gather dust on the floor? ...

  When a cat stops using the litter box it’s a very stressful situation. It’s obviously extremely stressful for the poor cat but it’s also very stressful for the human family members. Nobody is happy when kitty pees in locations other than the litter box. There are many reasons for litter box aversion and we have ...

With the arrival of the warm summer weather, people spend more time outdoors, in pools, at the beach, cooking out and in general, having a good time. If you allow your cat outdoors, summer doesn’t necessarily mean good times. Heat and sun can pose a serious risk to outdoor cats.  Here are some basic cat ...

  Making the transition from outdoor life to indoor life is a process, but it’s not as difficult as you might think. It just takes some planning so you can help the cat to not feel overwhelmed by all the changes taking place. What if the Cat Has Never Been Indoors? First on the list ...

Fleas are the most common parasites found on cats and dogs. Because cats are so meticulous when it comes to grooming, you may never actually see a flea but you may see the debris left behind or you might see the skin problems that result if your cat has flea bite hypersensitivity. Cats with hypersensitivity ...

Cats have a very special piece of equipment known as the Jacobson’s organ or vomeronasal organ. Located in the roof of the mouth, it contains ducts that lead to the mouth and to the nose. This is essentially a scent analyzer. It’s used primarily for analyzing pheromones (scent chemicals) from other cats, especially the ones ...

  If you have a cat who is allowed access to the outdoors, I’m sure that at some point you’ve probably seen them nibbling on a few blades of grass in your yard. I’m also sure that immediately afterward you’ve probably seen your cat throw that grass right back up. It might seem odd that ...

  When shopping for a carrier for your cat, you may be tempted to think bigger is better. You might feel it would be far more comfortable for your cat to be able to stretch out during travel. Larger Isn’t Necessarily Better When it Comes to Cat Carriers Actually, it’s not a comforting feeling for ...