Reasons Why Regular Vet Visits Are Necessary For Pets
As pet parents, we always think of our pets as family members. So, just like any other family member, the health of the pet is equally important. Unlike...
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Pet Related Allergies | Everything You Need To Know
The word allergy comes from the German word allergie, invented by Austrian pediatrician Clemens von Pirquet in 1906. He combined the Greek words allos, meaning “other, different, or...
How To Enjoy A Tick-Free Zone With Your Cat
As a cat owner, you will agree that it takes more than adopting a cat and feeding it to keep it healthy and happy. Even though our four-legged...
How to Care for a Pregnant Cat
It is important the spay your female cats, preferably before they go into their first heat. But if you have taken in a stray cat or are fostering...
Cat Vaccinations : Protection, Schedule and Safety
One of the most important things you should do for your cat is protect her health. Cat vaccinations can protect your cat from many common cat ailments. A vaccination is...
Ringworm in Cats : Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Ringworm is a fungal infection that develops on the top layer of skin. It can be a big problem in multiple animal households as well as shelters and...
Feline Asthma Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Over 80 millions cats in the United States suffer from feline asthma. Feline asthma is a respiratory condition that affects airways with excess mucus build-up, as well as inflammation...
Bad Breath in Cats : Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Bad breath in cats is like human bad breath and is usually caused by the build up of bacteria in the mouth. With cats, the bacteria that sets...
Why Do Cats Eat Grass?
Even though cats are carnivores there are times when they seem to crave some greens. If you see your cat snacking on grass it could mean he is...
Using Aromatherapy Around Your Cat And Other Pets
Aromatherapy is becoming more popular in the mainstream and more people are using essential oils in the home. Unfortunately, it does not always have a positive affect on...
Ear Mites in Cats and Treatment
Ear mites are tiny parasites that live on the surface of the skin lining in the ear canal. The presence of mites results in dry black ear discharge inside...
Cat Flea Treatment and Prevention
Has your cat become infested with fleas and his buggy skin is keeping you up all night? If your cat scratches, chews his skin or seems restless, it...
Intestinal Parasites in Cats : Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Cats maybe good at self-maintenance but can become hosts to many intestinal parasites. Intestinal parasites are a common problem in cats, with prevalence rates as high as 45...
How Old is Your Cat in Human Years?
Ever wondered how old your cat is in human years? The popular myth is that cats (and dogs) age 7 years for every one human year. While this...
Why You Should Adopt a Cat
Overcrowded shelters and rescue organizations are constantly struggling to save lives and find homes for all of the cats in their care. Unfortunately there are far more homeless...
FIV : The Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
Like HIV, FIV is classified as a lentivirus. It stays in the cat’s body for many years before clinical disease occurs. This means that like the condition in...