Not many of us know that you can brush your cat’s teeth, nor that it is healthy for them. Those of you who don’t know how to brush their teeth can follow our step by step guide. You are going to need a soft-bristled tooth brush and toothpaste for cats – which you can purchase at most veterinary offices. Using baking soda or human toothpastes can give them problems so you need to keep it away from    .. more …

Hairballs. When cats groom by themselves, they tend to swallow loose hair that naturally comes off their tongues. This hair can clump into a ball and may get stuck in his digestive tract instead of passing through the body. Cats usually don’t have a problem getting rid of hairballs, as they can just cough and hack it out. However, hairballs may pass into his intestines and cause blockage, which    .. more …

Urine marking or spraying usually consists of the cat standing near a vertical surface and quivering their tail then delivering a fine stream of urine onto the desired object. This behavior serves as a message to any passersby that this area belongs to Fluffy. Though spraying is one of the most difficult feline behavior problems to treat, there is hope. The first thing you have to do is determine    .. more …

Pets range from many selections. They can be: snakes, rabbits, birds and lizards. However, the most common pets to have are cats and dogs. Many, who would otherwise choose a cat, will not due to allergies. Cat allergies can vary from mild to severe. So it is most important to take care when you are around cats.Coping with Cat AllergiesUp to 40 % of people who suffer from asthma also have some cat    .. more …

You might think that cats can’t use the toilet, and that this is just crazy. However, it really is true. Instead of using kitty litter, you can teach your cat to do their business in the bathroom    .. more …

1. Cat Food and Bowls If your kitten is thriving on the kitten food it is currently on, then it’s preferable to continue on this diet to avoid stress and upset stomachs. Be sure to get the details of the diet from the cat breeder or shelter or failing this, speak to your veterinarian about their recommendation. There are a variety of commercial cat foods available: canned semi-moist dry foods    .. more …

In a four-year research studies of feline obesity done by Cornell University published in the Journal of Nutrition, December 1998. It was found that overweight cats are more likely to suffer from serious diseases like diabetes, and obese cats are more likely to die at a younger age. Of 2092 cats, as high as 20% were determined heavy and an additional 5% were obese. (Many experts estimate that    .. more …

Feral cats may have very limited experience of human contact and so will generally keep away from people and run away if you try to approach them. However, as long as the cat is not too old, it is perfectly possible that they eventually could become very loving pets, if approached correctly. But be warned it can be a very long process of gentle persuasion and patience on your part. It can take    .. more …

If you are looking for a fairly laid-back animal that you can call your friend, you should consider adopting a cat or kitten. Cats are some of the best pets to own because they are independent, smart, inexpensive, and require very little maintenance. Occasionally a cat will need to be trained to correct bad cat behaviors, but in most cases, cats are smart enough to figure things out for    .. more …

What Cat Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms Should You Be Aware Of? Sometimes the most obvious symptom is that your cat is urinating outside the litter box. As wonderful as cats are, they don’t have advanced powers of reasoning. If your cat is hurting every time he uses the litter pan, he thinks that somehow the litter pan is causing his pain. In his little kitty mind, if he urinates someplace else,    .. more …