Cat Urinating In House?

If your cat suddenly starts urinating in the house this can be a big problem and is unfortunately responsible for many cats being euthanized or being taken to cat shelters. However, with a bit of patience and thought, most urination problems can be resolved. It’s a good idea to make sure that your cat does [...]

Symptoms That Your Cat Might Have Cushing’s Disease

Cushing’s disease is relatively rare in cats, and symptoms are often difficult to recognize as they can mimic the natural aging process. However Cushing’s disease can be severe if left untreated, so this article will tell you some of the signs to watch out for. An Introduction to Cushing’s Disease Cushing’s disease is also known [...]

Reasons Why An Old Cat is Peeing Outside The Litter Box

There are few things more frustrating than when a cat that was previously using the litter box quite happily suddenly stops using it and urinates around the house instead. Sometimes older cats can stop using the litter box after a lifetime of being house trained. However, there is generally a good reason, and with a [...]

Common Cat Skin Problems

Have you noticed something unusual about your cat’s skin lately? When you are stroking or grooming your cat, you may notice an obvious rash or small lumps- although this can appear rather alarming cat skin problems are generally relatively easy to treat. Here are some of the most common causes of cat skin problems.   [...]

SmartCat Cat Scratching Post

One of the most effective ways to stop your cat from scratching your furniture is to give her her very own cat scratching post. SmartCat produce a good range of cat scratching posts, and this one os one of the best I have seen. Cats need a scratching post that will allow them to stretch [...]

Does Your Cat Have Fleas?

 Does anyone remember the good old days of de-fleaing cats using the old aerosol type sprays? I remember it well- it was amazing how just one spray could turn the mildest mannered cat into a hissing. spitting acrobat! Luckily flea products have become much more sophisticated over the years, and nowadays I always use Frontline [...]

Diabetes In Cats- Diagnosis And Treatment

Feline diabetes can be a serious and somewhat scary disease, however it can be treated and controlled, just the same as in humans, and your cat can go on to live a normal life. Diabetes is more common in humans than in cats or other animals. The cause of diabetes is actually quite simple. Sugar, [...]

Hair Loss In Cats

Hair loss in cats is quite an obvious symptom of poor health and can be quite alarming. However there are many health issues that can cause hair loss and a lot of them are easily treatable. Here are some of the most common causes of hair loss in cats; Behavior issues; these can be the [...]

How To Litter Train A Kitten

When you bring home a new kitten, one of the first things you are going to want to train her to do it to use a litter tray. Many kittens are already trained when they leave their homes, as they may have copied their mother when she used the tray. If she is not already [...]

How To Cure Bad Cat Breath

Cat owners know for a fact that bad cat breath can be downright awful. It isn’t that much different from bad human breath, as both are caused by bacteria found in the mouth that breaks protein down and releases the sulfur compounds out into the air. Sulfur smells really bad on its own, which is [...]

How Much To Feed A Cat?

It can be difficult to know how much to feed a cat; you don’t want her to become overweight but you still want her to get all the nutrients she needs to be healthy. Generally speaking, your cat’s ribs should have a light covering of flesh; you should be able to feel them quite easily [...]

Cat Psychology- How To Read Your Cat’s Mind!

Cats are not like dogs. If you have a dog, it will be perfectly obvious to you what he is feeling as they have ways of making this very clear. However it can be very difficult to read a cat’s mind and know exactly what she is feeling. Cats are by nature solitary and independent [...]

Should I Feed My Cat Dry Cat Food?

Dry cat food (or kibble) is one of the most common type of food given to cats. Given its low price and ease of storage, many cat owners and breeders like the convenience of feeding dry cat food along with canned foods. Dry cat food does not go off and smell like meat does, therefore [...]

Some Common Cat Health Myths

As with everything, there are a number of myths surrounding cats and their health. If you want to make sure you are providing the best health care for your cat, it is important learn the difference between true health facts and the myths. If you are in any doubt, the best course of action is [...]

Should You Feed Your Cat Vegetarian Cat Food?

There are many people who choose to live a vegetarian lifestyle. A vegetarian diet is a very healthy one for humans- however a lot of people try to take this one stage further by encouraging their pets to become vegetarian too. However, vegetarian cat food is not an ideal diet for your cat. Although humans [...]

Choosing Your Pet Cat

Choosing the type of cat you will adopt or purchase is, of course, the first exciting step you will take on your journey to cat ownership. You will need to consider several factors such as age (do you want a kitten or an older cat), sex (would a male or female cat suit you best), [...]

Is Your Cat Overweight?

Cats are very similar to people in many ways. Just as it is important to watch what is going into your tummy, you also need to keep an eye on how much is going into your cat’s tummy. When people eat too much food, over time they can become overweight. Cats are the same- if [...]

Caring For Kittens- Taking Your New Kitten Home

You might have heard your friends or family talk about baby proofing their home when their child became more mobile; if you plan on getting a kitten you will find yourself doing the same thing. A kitten is in essence a baby, but of the feline persuasion, and as such they are just as curious [...]

Training Cats- Overcoming Bad Behavior

Cats tend to be very independent animals, which is why many people prefer them over other types of pets. However, you might find that your feline friend doesn’t always do what you want. At this point you need to find a way to train your cat that doesn’t involve hitting and screaming at him. If [...]

Cat Transport- Tips For A Stress Free Trip

Some cats are natural travelers and will go on a journey quite happily, whereas others are not; it really depends on your cat’s personality. Traveling can either be relativity easy or very difficult when you have your cat in tow. There are different ways to travel and so there are also different things that you [...]

Tired Of Your Cat Shredding Your Furniture? Give Him His Own Cat Furniture Instead!

I think every cat owner at one point or another has had some piece of furniture ripped, broken or shredded. Whether it’s the sofa, curtains or the carpet, you definitely don’t want your little darling ripping it up! So how do you alleviate the problem of an indoor cat using your furniture as a toy? [...]

Feline Infectious Peritonitis- The Silent Killer

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a viral disease caused by a virus known as the Feline Corona Virus. There are over 40 viruses in the Corona family, and most do not cause disease if your cat is infected. However, in a small percent of cats infected by Corona Viruses, the infection can develop into FIP. [...]

Some Common Cat Vomiting Causes

Most cats, even healthy ones, vomit from time to time. This is perfectly natural and doesn’t necessarily mean that there is anything seriously wrong with your cat. There are several non serious factors which may cause your cat to throw up. You may notice your cat bringing back a meal shortly after eating it; in [...]

Why Is My Cat Itching?

You may have noticed your cat itching a lot more than she normally does. There could be several reasons for this. Fleas are the most common cause of irritation in cats, and you should ensure that your cat is treated against fleas regularly. Fleas live by attaching themselves to your pet and sucking their blood. [...]

Cat Hairballs- Causes & Prevention

Cat hairballs are well known to all cat owners, and are an inevitable part of owning a cat. As cats groom themselves they ingest hair, which form balls in the digestive system. As hair cannot be digested, the hairballs, or trichobezoars as they are also called, either pass through the digestive system or are eliminated [...]

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