If you are wondering why cats scratch their claws often, then you are not alone. As a new cat mum, I recently found my kitten scratching her nails around the house, and didn’t know what was up. She was eating fine, and wasn’t showing any signs of dental discomfort. It got me a bit worried, […]
Pet Proofing the Kitty Litter with Door Buddy
If you’ve ever been the furparent to both a cat and dog at the same time, you may know the troubles that come along with the kitty litter. While your dog may enjoy the occasional snack from the litter box, it’s our job to protect them at all times. This means keeping them happy and […]
How To Avoid Stress When Traveling By Car With Your Cat
Traveling to the vet by car is something that cats and cat-owners alike dread. Your cat dreads it because they’re forced into a small-cage, into new and unknown environments, and because the prospect of a vet trip is bad enough in and of itself. You dread them because you know your cat is going to […]
The Pros and Cons of Feeding Hairball Control Cat Food
Many cats will experience feline hairballs at some point. Long-haired cats and cats who overgroom are more likely to have this problem. Feeding cats a hairball control cat food formula can help them pass the hairball early before it becomes too large. While throwing up an occasional hairball is generally not serious, feline hairballs can […]
Getting Kittens During the Adopting Crisis? 4 Steps to Prepare Your Home
Giving kittens a new home is one of the best things that you can do to help the animal population and reduce the number of cats that are euthanized. Before bringing any new kittens home, it’s advisable to prepare your living space the right ways so that you and your kittens will remain comfortable. Here […]
What to Do if Your Cat Has Asthma
A small percentage of felines have asthma with symptoms that are similar to what humans’ experience. If you are a pet owner who has a cat with asthma, then you must provide specialized care for the animal. Here are some tips that are recommended by veterinarians for caring for your pet when it has asthma. […]
Do Cats Need Baths? How and When to Get Your Kitty in the Water
Cats usually don’t need baths, and most famously dislike being bathed or getting wet. There are, however, some cat breeds that actually enjoy water. Topping that list is the Turkish Van, which is actually nicknamed “the swimming cat.” While most cats can groom themselves, some will need human help to stay clean, or may enjoy […]
Cat Deterrents: How to Deter Cats from the Garden
For many gardeners, animal lovers or not, cats can be just one of the many pests which have a negative impact upon the garden. Problems include but are not limited to fouling, the digging up of freshly planted borders and even, the eating of certain kinds of foliage. So, the question remains of how to […]
Introducing CBD Oil for Cats: Benefits, Uses, and Risks
As CBD oil has been proven to provide almost instant relief from pain and inflammation, many pet owners have jumped on the CBD bandwagon in a bid to improve their beloved furry friends’ quality of life even by just a tiny bit. But CBD oil is not just a powerful anti-inflammatory with almost zero side […]
Home Care Considerations When You Own an Outdoor Cat
While it’s best to keep your cat indoors, semi-adopted strays, community cats, and sometimes housing restrictions just don’t make this possible for every situation. When you have a cat living outside, however, that doesn’t mean you’re free of home maintenance concerns. Here are a few factors to be aware of when you have an outdoor […]
