Why Does My Cat Have Bald Spots? And How To Help
If you notice that your cat is losing hair, it’s important to determine if the hair loss is normal or abnormal. Cats can lose their hair for many different reasons. Shedding, for example, is an...
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If you notice that your cat is losing hair, it’s important to determine if the hair loss is normal or abnormal. Cats can lose their hair for many different reasons. Shedding, for example, is an...
All cat owners know that cats love to be warm. Cats are certified sun worshipers, warm-lap dwellers, and in-front-of-the-fire snugglers. They love nothing better than to stretch out and bask in the warmth, wherever that...
If you have ever been granted a quick groom from your cat, you will have immediately noticed that their tongue feels rough against your skin. If you get really close to your cat when they...
I'm sure all of us would agree that cats' eyes are stunningly beautiful; however, you may notice something concerning as you gaze lovingly at your feline companion - a build-up of gunk or discharge in...
“Whisker fatigue” is a topic that has split the online feline community. If you ask most veterinary surgeons about whisker fatigue, they will look at you with bemusement: it is not a condition that can...
When is it the right time to euthanize a cat? Deciding when to let a beloved cat go is probably the most difficult decision cat owners have to make. To say that the decision for...
The deliberate administration of drugs or chemicals to make your cat vomit (also known as induction of emesis) has long been used in veterinary medicine. It is usually carried out when a cat eats something...
Our pets can be hosts to a number of intestinal parasites, including roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and whipworms. These parasites can affect the overall health and wellbeing of our companion animals. Whipworm infections can be especially...
Wheatgrass is the name for a wheat plant before it has the chance to sprout a head of wheat. Wheatgrass is also known as pet grass or cat grass and is different from catnip. It...
Thanks to natural curiosity and unavoidable human error, it’s an unfortunately common occurrence for indoor cats to get outside. Your opportunistic feline might notice a door held open for a second too long or take...