7 Symptoms to Watch Out For Is he acting differently? The most common sign of illness in some cats is hiding in a quiet, out-of-the-way place. Sick cats often lie quietly in a hunched position. They might neglect grooming. They may be purring, which cats do not only when they’re happy, but also when they’re…
How easy it would be if our cats could tell us when their teeth, gums or mouth hurt? In reality, cats are experts at hiding pain. This instinctive behavior stems from their wild ancestry, when any sign of weakness could mean the difference between life and death. While this is a great survival mechanism, it…
Due to the fact that cats evolved as predators, their senses developed differently than ours. That means your cat uses a combination of all his/her senses to recognize you — while heairing acts as their most reliable sense. While most people only see the world around them, cats literally sense their surroundings — relying on…
She may have been thrown from the ninth floor of an apartment building, but this cute cat has certainly landed on her feet with plenty of loving friends to help her recover from her nightmare fall. Christened Hei Hudie – meaning Black Butterfly – because of the black fur on her face and body, the…
While it’s a great idea to give your cat fruits with all their nutrients, not all fruits are safe for cats to eat. You don’t want the wrong snack to make your cat vomit, upset his stomach or worse. The following fruits are safe for your cat to eat. Be sure to wash all fruits…
Winter can be a happy time of year when you are cuddled up with your kitties enjoying a cup of cocoa by the fire. But for an outside cat, life is harsh. It is not uncommon to find cats curled up in the engine of cars to keep warm but sadly they can be killed…
What’s normal? What’s not? Because most indoor cats have a fairly steady diet, on a daily basis you’ll likely have very uniform-looking Tootsie Roll-shaped poops. Should you abruptly switch up that food, don’t be surprised if your cat’s stool gets runny or loose for a little while afterwards. A cat’s digestive tract can be a…
The first thing to consider is whether your cat really needs to wear a collar. Some people need to attach magnetic or electronic keys to a collar in order to give the cat access through the cat flap. Others wish to have some form of visual identification (rather than just microchipping) in case the cat…
The key point is hydration. The goal is the increased longevity of your pet. The better your cat’s hydration status, the less an organ like the kidney has to “work” to do its job. And, the resulting goal is that your cat would live longer by not having this disease process (renal failure) occur so…
What can you do to help your senior cat? Here are some tips: Schedule regular visits with your veterinarian. Your cat needs to be examined at least yearly if it appears healthy, as many diseases are hidden and not apparent. Remember it is much cheaper to prevent disease than it is to treat it! Ask for…