Category: Health
Cats are known to be among the best pets that you can possibly have in your home. However, they are faced with a number of health problems in their daily lives. One of the commonly known problems is urinary problems. You can improve your cat’s urinary health by …
Cats are generally less affectionate to their human companions than dogs are, but sometimes cats lick their owners. The main reasons a cat may lick you are: They are grooming you To show you affection They are feeling anxious To mark their territory As a result of premature …
While owning a cat requires you to take care of him to the best of your abilities, what if your cat doesn’t follow your lead? There will be times that no matter how much you feed him, he will refuse to eat what you’re giving him. This may …
Yes. Like many animals, cats do fart. Although their farts may not make a noise, they can certainly pack a punch when it comes to smell. There are a number of answers to the question “do cats fart?”, the most commons reasons for feline flatulence are: allergies the …
It’s a familiar story, you have a cat, it’s definitely a boy…one day you take it to the vet only to be told your male cat is actually female! This is not uncommon because working out if your cat is male or female is not as obvious as …
You may have noticed that your cat seems to sleep an awful lot more than you do. Not only that, they seem to be able to sleep anywhere, at any time. With your kitty spending 2/3 of its life napping it’s no surprise that you may be wondering …
Social media is full of beautiful pictures of dogs exploring the natural world with their owners, but did you know you can take your cat hiking too? It may sound strange at first but many cats are adventurers at heart. The enrichment and enjoyment your cat can gain …
When you have a cat, you’ll want to make sure he has everything he needs to stay fit and healthy! From the proper care to the food he eats, everything must be taken into consideration. But what happens if your cat is underweight? While food is the answer, …
Cats can be both affectionate and aloof or playful and lethargic, as they are animals with a lot of moods. Yet, caring for a cat is easy, once you’ve gotten used to having it around the house and established a routine with it. Feeding and giving water to …
When we hear a word like diabetes associated with our beloved pets, it’s hard not to panic. Especially when it might affect their quality of life, or worse, the amount of time we have with them. For most cats, though, feline diabetes can be a totally treatable condition, …
If you’ve noticed your cat sticking out its tongue you may be wondering why they are doing this and whether or not you should be concerned. It’s common knowledge that dogs frequently stick their tongues out as a way to cool themselves down but, what about cats? Your …
The way in which cats drink is very different to how dogs drink. In fact there is a link between how a cat drinks and it’s ability to maintain perfect balance (read more about this in the next paragraph). An article from the journal Science reveals that cats …
If you have a cat and are expecting a baby then you may have already been told by many of your well-meaning friends that you should ‘get rid of the cat’. They have probably told stories about cats sitting on babies and suffocating them as well as telling you …
Do you remember Garfield – that iconic, striped fat, orange tomcat that always sits in front of the TV and does nothing but eat lasagna? You might think he’s the ideal image of a cute indoor cat – but an overweight and lazy feline can face a multitude …
In the wild cats get a significant amount of their hydration from their prey, conversely their domestic relatives often have diets which consist of a lot of dry cat food which provides very little hydration. However many cats seem to forget this so many cat owners are often …
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the needs of an elderly cat are quite different from those of a young feline. But the questions is, how do you identify if your beloved cat is already a senior? Commonly, cats over the age of seven to 10 years …
Understanding what cats go through when they are pregnant will help you to take much better care of them as their pregnancy progresses and they give birth. This article aims to help you undersant your cats pregnancy better. How To Tell If Your Cat Is Pregnant If you’re …
Are you the proud servant of a brand new kitten and looking for all the information you need about its first year? If you’re asking the question “when do cats stop growing?”, you’ve found the guide for you. This guide to your cats first year will teach you: …
Being a cat sometimes isn’t as easy as it looks, it’s not all naps, nibbles and strokes. There are a lot of things which could potentially cause stress in your cats life and as a responsible cat owner it is important to ensure that you are aware of …
You love your cat, your cat loves snacks so what better way to demonstrate your love to your cat by giving them all the tasty treats the crave? Many people think like this about their cat, however the truth is that over feeding your cat can lead to …
