You might no think cleaning your cat’s teeth is important. But, knowing why to clean your cat’s teeth might change your mind on that. It is easy to forget about your pet’s dental hygiene when their teeth don’t have to be… Read More
Archive for the ‘Cat health and safety’ Category
Caring for Outdoor Cats in Winter
Whether your own cat is an outdoor cat, or you have noticed cats roaming your neighborhood that may be strays, it’s important to take extra care during the cold winter months to ensure they stay safe and healthy. Maryland winters… Read More
My Cat Is Not Eating Enough
Is your cat not eating enough food? It might not just be a personality quirk. Your cat does 1has a unique personality. That’s just a fact, because like humans, every cat has different tendencies. It’s what makes up their personality,… Read More
Caring For Newborn Kitten: 3 Little Known Facts
Caring for newborn kittens is the mama cat’s job, but there are some things you should know. We all know how precious cats can be. It’s why you gravitate toward them, and the ownership part comes easy. You endure their… Read More
Why Does My Cat Need A Yearly Physical Exam?
It’s that time again… you’ve received the reminder card from your veterinarian’s office… time to pack up your kitty (who just LOVES – total sarcasm – getting into the carrier) and head to see your veterinarian for its yearly physical… Read More
Myths to Know if Your Cat has Fleas
Fleas. We’ve all been there. And so have our cats. These parasites are invasive, pervasive, and downright unwelcome. If your cat has fleas, beneath its fur they are busy biting and sucking. This causes severe irritation, itchiness, sores, and transmit… Read More
How Cats Stay Cool
Now that it’s warming up outside, your kitty is going to be extra active – chasing lizards, stalking the squirrels, and wrestling with the neighbor’s cats (hopefully not too much). You will notice though, that when your cat becomes exhausted… Read More
What to Do with Stray Cats
Unfortunately, stray cats are a part of life. Despite historic efforts to reduce the population of community strays, friendly or feral, they persist in nearly every neighborhood in America. You may be tempted to provide food and shelter to stray… Read More
Toxic House Plants
In Maryland, winter is here. It’s been here only officially for a couple weeks, but the temperature has been low for over a month period that probably means you’ve brought in all of your potted plants from outside so that… Read More
Separation Anxiety in Your Cat
Most of us probably think of cats as solitary animals. But really, and especially throughout the lockdown of 2020, our cats have gotten much more used to having us around. You might even notice that they prefer it when you… Read More