Most indoor cats use their litterboxes when nature calls. However, some kitties prefer to use the bathroom in the great outdoors. No matter where your kitty chooses to do their business, it’s essential to know how often your cat pees. Monitoring your cat’s bathroom habits can help pick up on medical conditions or urinary problems …
It’s understandable that you’d start to panic if you see your furry friend panting or breathing heavily. However, there are perfectly normal reasons for heavy breathing — as well as as some that can be a serious cause for concern. In this post you’ll learn about common causes of panting and when you should take …
The other night we were lying in bed when we heard a strange, wheezing sort of sound on the other side of the room. We got up and saw that it was our younger cat, Cookie. (see photo above) It was a strange kind of cough that we had never heard before, and not the …
As a responsible pet owner, keeping your cat healthy is your number one priority. Intestinal worms are a severe health problem for domestic cats, especially if your ferocious furball enjoys hunting. While vet-prescribed dewormers are fantastic for eliminating worms as quickly as possible, they can also be expensive. Fortunately, there are several effective dewormers that …
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As my favorite fluffball turns twelve years old, I sometimesworry about him staying active and healthy. When the family is away from home, I fear that he doesn’t have enough toys to amuse himself. A sedentary lifestyle can often lead to diabetes and obesity, I spent some time procrastinating researching this important issue and discovered …
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If you own a cat, it’s no secret that your furry feline enjoys getting into trouble. And that includes stealing food. While you may let your pet steal a morsel from your plate or the kitchen counter from time to time, it’s important to know what foods your cat shouldn’t be eating. Most cat owners …
It’s the night before the dreaded visit to the vet. You’ve taken out the cat carrier, and already your cat has started to act skittish and distrustful. By the next morning, it’s all-out war, and showing up at the vet scratched and perplexed doesn’t feel like a victory. Slowly acclimatizing your cat to the idea …
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I’m sure I’m not the only cat owner to be greeted in bed first thing in the morning (and even sometimes in the middle of the night) by a cat purring and rubbing against my face. Which I think is just lovely and one of the nice things about having a cat. But sometimes the …
Cats get a bad rap for being anti-social. (And often their owners get accused of being anti-social as well.) But, contrary to popular belief, cats are very social creatures, and because of this, bonding is quite common for them. Cats are social creatures that have the natural ability to bond with one another. When cats …
One of life’s luxuries is waking up in the morning with my cat (well, actually my oldest daughter’s cat) Gingie climbing onto my bed, purring and rubbing his face against mine, ready for morning cuddles. Unlike humans, cats always smell fresh in the morning (and every other time), making them irresistible companions. So what is …
