Cat health

IM - allaboutcatsonline.com - Blog - Caring For a Kitten Becoming Comfortable in New Surroundings Kittens often become confused and stressed about being separated from their mother and siblings, so they may become fearful and attempt to hide. It is important for all family members to go slow and gentle with the new kitty. Make sure the kitten has a soft bed that is away from household traffic until they feel safe. Allow the kitten to explore their new surroundings room-by-room and make sure you…

Cats can be potty-trained, and one of the good things about them is that they are very particular with their bathroom hygiene. If your cat keeps on ignoring its litter box, then it will do its thing somewhere else, your cat may have a problem. Joan Morris wrote in her article for The Mercury News you should take your cat to the veterinarian to rule out any health conditions that may cause the litter box behavior of your cat. “Cats can develop kidney and urinary tract infections that need to be…

The Cat’s Meow The Felis Catus, or cat, is anything but tedious; in fact, the cat is the most riveting subjects. They vary in different shapes, sizes, and breeds. These beautiful and small animals resembling its much larger ancestors are covered in soft, silky fur, as they contain a short, rounded head, erect triangular ears, large vivid eyes that have the ability to see in the dark, and vertical-slit pupils. In addition, they contain sharp claws that are hidden in fleshy pads and 26-30 teeth-…

Neutered Cats and Obesity Domestication of cats is a double edged sword. While befriending humans provides cats with an abundant source of food, the cats had to sacrifice and abide by our rules if they were to attain food. An example that displays these rules humans create is neutering. Neutering is an idea that is hard to grasp by pet lovers. Nevertheless, neutering drastically helps in maintaining a pet in the living conditions that pet owners seek acceptable. Life with a neutered cat trumps…

You Must Know About Cat Most of the cat owners think that they are in dark when it comes to understanding the requirements and desires of a cat. Here are five things you are supposed to know before bringing a Finicky Feline in your home. Boredom This is a misconception that after bringing a cat home and giving him good food and other dishes, it is all set. If you think so, then you are mistaken because cats are in need of proper care and mental stimulation to stay happy. Cat is a predator and…

hungry. Pet owners everywhere are unaware that there is a huge over population of pets; causing many to live on the streets starving or waiting in a shelter to be put down. “It’s impossible to determine how many stray dogs and cats live in the United States; estimates for cats alone range up to 70 million”. ASPCA official website https://www.aspca.org/about-us/faq/pet-statistics.…

Fleas and ticks are tiny parasites that can cause your beloved dog or cat some serious discomfort. At Animal Health Care Center North in Rhinelander, WI, their pet doctors often stress the important of flea and tick prevention to pet owners. Here are three reasons flea and tick prevention is important for your dog or cat from Rhinelander’s favorite pet hospital: Flea Allergy Dermatitis: Many dogs and cats are allergic to flea saliva. As a result of exposure to just one bite, they can experience…

So, catnip does not work for every kitty. In fact, genetically-speaking, some cats lack a specific gene that creates that recognizable crazed response. So what if you really want to up your game during playtime, but your fuzzy little buddy can't be bothered with the green stuff? There are actually quite a few alternatives, some working in a similar fashion to catnip, others having a completely different mechanism of action. Today, we will discuss some of the more effective options and…

Gena Vona Professor Biesiadecki VT 100 20, October 2015 The British Shorthair The Cat Fanciers’ Association registers cat breeds in the United States and currently recognizes 41 breeds of cats (Romich 442). While there are numerous breeds of cats, one breed in particular called the British Shorthair is one of the most easy-going and versatile breeds. The ancestors of the British Shorthair made their appearance in Britain during the Roman conquest of Europe over 2,000 years ago (Helgren 2). The…

Vital statistics: Lifecycle: 10 to 15 years Size It's a medium sized cat that weighs 6 to 10 pounds. Personality The intelligent and persistent Korat is the owner of his people. He likes being close and not attending visitors. He gives his heart to one or two people whose company he prefers or with whom he spends more time, but he certainly wants to accept other love. Consider this trend before you become Korat, if you have a cat that follows it all the time, it will keep you crazy. Korat is…