It’s never easy to have to care for a sick cat. Like us, cats are prone to common illnesses and occasionally need immediate medical care. While medicine is available for cats, treatment is never quite that simple because cats can’t speak to tell us what’s wrong. Here are a few ways to make your sick… Read more »
Tag: Caring for a Cat
An Eye on Eye Problems
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 »
Allergies: What Can Affect Your Cat?
While you may know about people being allergic to cats, you may not know about the different allergies that cats can have to the work around them. Although not all cats will experience allergies in their lifetime, all cats can be at risk for developing them. Allergy symptoms typically appear in cats after exposure to… Read more »
Keep Kitty Cool This Summer
Imagine going all through the sweltering summer months wearing a brisk winter day’s attire. That’s essentially how life is for your feline friends, who endure the hot months with their fur coats. There are many ways to keep your cat cool while you’re away from home during the day. Here’s five tips to help your… Read more »
Preparing for the Annual Vet Trip
Going to the doctor is a routine part of life for people. We don’t like to visit them, and they usually don’t have much to say unless you have something serious going on with your body. Imagine how your cat feels, though, when you take them to the vet. They have just as much stress,… Read more »
Tips to Keep Your Cat’s Weight in Check
Everyone knows Garfield’s penchant for lasagna has given him his distinctive shape, but if your cat is starting to look like one of his cousins, it may be time to start planning a weight control program. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, more than half of all cats and dogs in the country… Read more »
Tight Squeeze: Why Cats Love Tight Spaces
Naturally you might think that your cat needs space to run around and play. This might even cause you to choose a pet sitter over boarding your kitty. But the truth is they love tight spaces. You may notice them practicing the motto “If I fits, I sits” as they squeeze themselves into a cardboard… Read more »
What to Know About Boarding Your Cat
Finally this long winter is coming to an end and warmer weather is in sight. Soon enough it’ll be time to get a little R&R and take a vacation for a couple or few days. Some cats might be ok overnight but past that you’ll have to consider possible boarding them while you’re away. Before… Read more »
Why Do I Wake Up With My Cat on my Head?
This is something that a lot of cat owners deal with. One minute you’re sleeping and having an awesome dream about having superpowers, and then the next thing you know you feel your furry feline purring away on your forehead. There are a number of reasons why your kitty might do this. Sharing Scents One… Read more »
Caring for Your Cat after Its Spayed or Neutered
It is time for you to take your cat to the vet for the much needed spaying or neutering. Even though it is routine for pet hospitals, it is still surgery. After their surgery your cat will need your love and attention to help them have a speedy recovery. Here are some tips to help… Read more »