Care & Health

Finding someone to care for your pets while you are gone can be a challenge, and in the case of a cat sitter, picking the perfect person can be even more difficult. By keeping...

Grooming your cat will help eliminate dead hair, stimulate bloodflow to the skin, and serve as a great bonding activity.

Wow, your cat has been very vocal lately. She’s meowing loudly and demanding your attention. Her eating habits have changed, and she doesn’t seem hungry. You have also noticed...

Caring for the blind cat is mainly common sense. Make sure he is safe and free from dangers.

In this article I will go through a step by step process to grooming a long-haired cat. I am a pet groomer with extensive experience in cat training, and will take your through...

When you are young and can't get a job at a store or restaurant such as McDonald's, it can be hard to make money. As tough as it is to make a dent in the moneymaking world,...

Christmas and other holidays can be fun for the whole family - pets included. However, there are some common hazards that may threaten your pet's well-being. Dogs, cats,...

Having a snack or a meal may attract your pet's attention, which would also involve some mooching. Well, before thinking about sharing your food with your favorite pal, be aware...

Cats are famously fastidious groomers; usually, they take care of themselves just fine. Sometimes, however, you may wish to be involved; here's how to make it painless and successful...

Would you want to bathe using your tongue on a daily basis? I didn't think so. But that's exactly what cats do. You'll never hear them complaining about it, either...

There's no easy way to cope with the loss of a pet, nor should you try to bypass the natural grieving process. Always remember, you're not alone. Everyone who's ever...

Coping with the death of a beloved pet is very difficult for all of us, requiring lengthy sessions of grieving, feelings of emptiness and not just a few tears. But we often forget...

For those of us who love our pets, choosing the right veterinarian can be a big decision. There are several things you can do to ensure that you find a doctor you are comfortable...

Choosing your pet's home away from home while you are gone is one of the more important choices you can make for them. Many people do not realize the extreme differences in...

Feline Rhinotracheitis, or feline herpes, is a virus commonly found in weak kittens or older cats, both domestic and wild. This feline virus is highly infectious and is easily...

Feline kidney disease is extremely common in older cats but can develop in younger cats. Cats that develop kidney disease do not begin to show symptoms until they have lost approximately...

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) causes feline leukemia, a type of cancer, as well as many other disorders including lymphoma, immune system suppression, anemia, gastrointestinal disorders,...

Feline pancreatitis is a serious disease that can be dangerous as well as painful for your cat. What is pancreatitis? It is a swelling of the pancreas, an organ that produces...

Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is part of the same family of viruses (lentiviruses) as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Essentially, FIV affects a cat's T cells,...

Feline constipation is not uncommon, and while it is more often found in older cats, it can occur in cats of any age. Generally, a cat will have one or two bowel movements a day....

Ear mites are one of the most common causes of feline ear discomfort. But what exactly are ear mites? They are tiny parasites that live inside the ear canal of an infected animal;...

Older cats are more sedentary than younger ones, and usually easier housemates, since they are less 'crazy,' but they have unique health issues that you should be aware...

Cats are among the easiest house pets to care for, because they are fairly self-sufficient, as long as they are fed and their litter is changed periodically. But there are a few...

Feline distemper, or panleukopenia, is a serious disease most often seen in kittens under age five months. The disease is often fatal in kittens, although older cats may have a...

Feline Inflammatory Bowel Disease is one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases in cats. The term actually refers to a group of disorders that cause inflammation of the stomach...

If you've just gotten a kitten, you may be wondering how to care for her and what you should be doing. You may have questions about vaccines, foods, litter boxes and health...

Here are some pointers on how to make the transition as stress-free as possible for both you and your kitten: Once your cat is four weeks old (see # 9), start by making a paste...

If you have a new kitten or see something odd in your cat's fecal matter, you may be wondering about worms. Worms are a parasitic organism that many cats get. The two most...

Feline parasites are divided into two different types: those that live outside the body including fleas, mites, and ticks, and those who live inside the body and include tapeworms,...

Like humans, cats can, and often do suffer from anemia. The condition, known as feline anemia, is the result of a low red blood cell count that leads to a reduction of the oxygen...

Feline squamous cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that affects the skin of cats, most commonly in and around the facial tissue. The disease is contracted most often in outdoor...

Cats are more susceptible to lymphoma than humans or other animals, and those who already suffer from feline leukemia are even more likely to contract feline lymphoma. While the...

If your cat vomits once or on rare occasions, it's usually not a big deal (other than the mess to your carpet or furniture). But if your cat vomits more, there may be...

Caring for Himalayan cats is similar to the care for most feline breeds. However, there are a few unique factors to consider if you are planning to make a Himalayan cat part of...

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a condition in cats caused by an infection of a coronavirus. It attacks the white blood cells, where the virus grows and mutates, using the...

Feline asthma is a condition that afflicts roughly one percent of domestic cats. While no one is sure what exactly causes this chronic respiratory condition, most veterinarians...

Feline hyperthyroidism is a disorder of older cats caused by a benign adenoma tumor growing on the thyroid gland. Onset of this disorder can be gradual and may not be recognized...

Feeding kittens is usually not challenging, unless the kittens are unweaned. In that case, special measures are necessary. Feeding a weaned kitten: For weaned kittens, a person...

Cats need special care when they are pregnant, just like humans do! A female cat is sexually mature at between five and nine months of age. Once pregnant, their gestation period...