If there’s one thing cat owners and dog owners can agree on, it’s that dogs are far simpler to understand. Wagging tail? Happy to see you. Jumping up and down? Happy to see you. Coming up to you to… Read More
Archive for the ‘Cat health and safety’ Category
Dental Care for Cats: Keeping Your Feline’s Teeth and Gums Healthy
When it comes to dental care for cats, our indoor cats are actually at a disadvantage compared to their outdoor counterparts. In the wild, cats have the chance to eat rodents. While not the most appetizing idea to us,… Read More
Everything You Wanted To Know About Cat Vaccinations to Avoid Rabies
Knowing how rabies affects cats – and that it can ultimately be transmitted to humans – should help you understand the importance of a rabies vaccine for cats. Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system… Read More
6 Common Cat Body Types
Often we talk about a cat’s breed, or its personality, or its coloring. But cat body types are another characteristic that cats share Generally speaking, there are six cat body types. These body types are often connected to breed standards…. Read More
7 Advantages Of Bringing Your Cat To A Feline Clinic
It comes as no surprise to cat owners that their cats may not love visiting the vet. For some folks, their feline companion’s nervousness can get so extreme that they use it to justify skipping annual wellness exams and… Read More
How frequently should I groom my cat?
If there’s one thing we know about cats, it’s that they’re hygienic. When it seems like all cats do is give themselves tongue baths, many new cat owners may find themselves asking, “How frequently should I groom my cat?” While… Read More
4 Myths About Neutering Your Cat
When you’re thinking about adopting a cat, it’s important to consider the neutering process. Some cats will already have been neutered or spayed when you go to adopt but others – especially young kittens – may not have undergone the… Read More
Why is my cat throwing up?
Have you ever been woken up by the sound of your cat retching? Does seeing your cat throwing up cause you to worry? As a cat owner, you’re not alone. We are all too aware that our cats have a… Read More
Caring For an Aging Cat – Feline Cognitive Dysfunction
One of the joys of having a cat companion in our lives is experiencing the richness of their personality. From those first few rambunctious months as a kitten to the calm but no less curious years as an adult, having… Read More
Guide to Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
As humans, we are very aware of the dangers of contracting HIV and AIDS. Unfortunately, cats have a similar life-threatening infection called the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, or FIV. This virus has no known cure and is more common than we… Read More