Category: Health

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...

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...

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...

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...

How to Care For a Newborn Kitten

The addition of newborn kittens can be stressful for you and your family, but it can also be a very stressful time for the mother cat as...

Cat Acne : Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Cat acne is a common skin problem and can be easily treated. Cat acne or feline acne is a skin disorder that is common in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Why Spay or Neuter Your Cat

Each day over 70,000 kittens and puppies are born in the United States. As a result, over 5 million animals are euthanized, every year because...

Outdoor Cat Enclosures and Cages

Outdoor cat enclosures (or catio’s) protect your kitty with proper shelter, whether it be a variety of cages, a mini house or condo for them...

Feline Diabetes : Symptoms, Treatment and Care

Diabetes mellitus is a disease resulting from a deficiency of insulin, which causes a decreased tolerance to carbohydrates (sugars). Insulin is a hormone secreted by...