Cats, like children, can get into all sorts of things. While sometimes a cat going somewhere they shouldn’t can be harmless, other times it could be detrimental to their health. Cats’ eyes can be super sensitive, for example, and can be subject to a wide variety of concerns, and excessive blinking could be a sign… Read more »
Category: Cat Care
Speaking Cat – Translating Your Cat’s Mews, Meows and Mewls
“Oh, if only she could talk!” How many times have you said that about your feline friend? The truth is that your cat talks to you all the time, but you just don’t speak the same language. While you might have dismissed the sounds your cat makes as meaningless, a recent article in Better Homes… Read more »
Taking a Look at Kinked Tails
A cat’s tail can tell you many things, like whether they are happy or playful or about to pounce – if you know how to read it. However, some cats’ tails have an added feature – a clearly discernible kink in the bones of the tail that give it a crooked bend. There are a… Read more »
Tips for Reducing Litter Box Odors
Every cat owner knows the unpleasant odors that come from the litter box. The pungent smell can fill your home quickly, and worse – you may even be so used to it that you’ve gone smell blind and don’t even notice it until friends or family visit or you’ve been gone from home for a… Read more »
Color Changes in Cats’ Gums
Damage to your cat’s tongue, teeth, palate and gums can lead to many health risks. Color changes in your pet’s mouth can indicate dental and other medical issues. Your cat’s gums should be firm and pink, says WebMD’s pet section, not white, black or red, and should show no signs of swelling. The teeth should… Read more »
When to Spay or Neuter
The decision to spay or neuter your pet is one that is often easy to make. As Bob Barker always closed out each episode of “The Price is Right,” having pets spayed and neutered can help control the pet population, but beyond that it can also be beneficial for your pet’s health and eliminate “bad”… Read more »