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. [...]

Ringworm In Cats; Treatment And Prevention

Treatment Feline ringworm can clear up naturally in time in otherwise healthy cats, but treatment is advised to cure it earlier due to infection risks to humans and other animals. A popular treatment is to wash the cat’s whole body using a lime sulfur shampoo. Cats should ideally be bathed every four to six days [...]

Feline Ringworm; Symptoms & Diagnosis

Feline ringworm is not actually caused by worms, but by a fungus which grows in the layers of the skin, nails or hair. The fungi are found in three different forms- Microsporum Canis, Microsporum Gypsum and Trichophyton. It is Microsporum Canis that is most commonly found in cats. Ringworm is contagious, and is spread from [...]

Declawing- Cat Torture; Why You Should NEVER Consider This!

If you are considering having your cat declawed, I have only one word to say- DON’T! Many people are under the impression that the process of declawing involves only the removal of the cat’s claw, and is little more serious than having their claws trimmed. Some vets can actually give people this impression. In truth, [...]

Cat Acne- What Is It & How Do I Treat It?

Cats can suffer from acne as well as humans, and feline acne is actually fairly common. It is caused when the hair follicles become blocked and debris accumulates, causing spots resembling blackheads to develop. These are found primarily on the cat’s chin and lips- your cat’s chin may appear ‘dirty’ or you may notice black [...]

Cat Aggression; How To Deal With It

Cat aggression can be a serious problem, and you may need specialist help to resolve this. Cat aggression problems often originate from a traumatic experience in your cat’s life, such as being hurt by somebody or being badly treated. Aggressive cats can be dangerous, so attempting to resolve a chronic cat aggression problem often requires [...]

Cat Scratching- Save Your Furniture!

Are you getting fed up of your cat constantly shredding your furniture? Does your settee look like something out of a reject store? (Mine certainly did!) Cat scratching must be one of the most annoying behavior traits of all. So- why do cats scratch? Unfortunately scratching is a perfectly normal behavior, and something which all [...]