Hi everybody! Welcome to my site about cat health and cat care. If you are here, I’d be 99% certain you have a cat, and realize how important is to keep our friends healthy. Unfortunately this is something that not all cat owners and especially wannabe-cat-owners take into consideration. There are even some [...]
When we talk about fungus infections in cats, we are basically talking about fungus in the skin of the cat and deep infections, examples include ringworm and histoplasmosis. The time I takes to fully eliminate the infection and get rid the cat of fungus will depend on the type of infection, the treatment received, [...]
Bathing your cat can be problematic if you don’t know how to do it, and don’t have the appropiate tools and preparations for the job.
Have all bathing supplies ready before giving your cat a bath. Learn proper cat bathing tips from a veterinarian in this free pet care video.
A cat stool will normally be firm and formed, but what if your cat starts dropping loose stool? Can something be done to help with this problem and strengthen the cat’s stool? Read on to learn about this problem.
Loose stool appears as a result of intestinal parasites, an inappropriate amount of fiber in the diet, [...]
Learning how to trim your cat nail is very important, for grooming and even in the case of an emergency. That’s why we recommend it to include it on the cat’s first aid kit! But how do you do it? Cats can get anxious if they feel us anxious, so we better [...]
Building a first aid kits for our cats is very important, because we have to be prepared in the case of an emergency. In this article, you will learn how to create the cat’s first aid kit and will also get some few tips that will be useful If you are a cat [...]
Today we are going to cover a topic courtesy of guest author Alen, about cat pregnancy. We haven’t talked about this before, so I think now is a good time to include it in the site, read the article below for some very basics about cat pregnancy, we’ll expand the topic on following posts.
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If we have a cat in your house, it is important to learn some basics of first aid. Just like us humans, cat can choke after eating something from the floor or some types of food. In these cases, we must be prepared to perform the Heimlich Maneuver on our cat and this [...]
Antioxidants for cats are known for their ability to increase the disease resistance capacity of cells, strengthen the liver, get rid of the toxins, and support normal cellular growth. In this article, I am going to tell you about three herbs which contain highly potent antioxidants which are extremely beneficial for your cat’s health.Huang Qi, [...]
Dealing with cat stomach pain might prove to be somewhat tricky. The first “obstacle” is determining if your cat is indeed feeling stomach ache. You can look for related symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation and vomiting. Let’s take a look at these cases that can cause pain:
Diarrhea can be caused by many things, [...]
When it comes to taking care of our cat, sometimes we have to do “unpleasant” things, such as force feeding our cats. In this article you’ll learn how to force feed a cat. Remember that if there is any problem of this kind, the first step is to take your cat to the vet [...]
Did you know that you can get feline health insurance? Yes! Cat insurance plans work similarly to what normal “people insurance” works! Although it is true that health insurance is not a necessity in the vast majority of cases, many people prefer to get it because this will make them feel safe about the [...]
Cat nails and paws are also important for our cat’s health, and well, it is always nice to see our cat has some good looking paws! This is not a matter only of looks, but you have to think also about your cat’s health and hygiene.
Taking care of the paws and nails of our cats [...]
Can Cats Eat Chocolate? When cats eat chocolate, is not as same as when we humans eat chocolate. For cats this delicious food is toxic, and chocolate poisoning must be treated immediately by calling emergency. The main treatment will include inducing vomit, charcoal for toxin absorption and anti-seizure medications.
How serious cat chocolate poisoning can be? [...]
When it comes to cat food, you have to ensure it contains all the necessary nutrients and vitamins your cat needs in order to stay healthy. Personally, I prefer to give my cat homemade food, as it is free of chemicals and preservatives. But well, there are some cases where you may need to feed [...]
Many cat owners have the belief that the cat grooms itself, and this is partially true. The cat does groom itself with the help of the tongue, but we need to go beyond that to assure proper hygiene and cat’s health, paying special attention to our cat’s eyes, coat, and ears, tricky places to maintain [...]
Cat Insurance is an important topic when it comes to cat health. As owners we not only need to provide our cats with food, shelter and care, but we also have to prepared to give them the necessary health care throughout their life, and especially in cases of emergency. If you live on the United [...]
As cat owners, we are always checking the health of our beloved cat. What happens if our cat gets sick? What happens if there is some emergency with my cat? These are questions that pop in our minds more often than not. A cheap cat insurance plan might be the best aid we get to [...]
The problem of cat diarrhea can be caused by a set of factors, and a doctor is needed to asses what is the cause behind this common cat health problem. It will depend on the smell and consistency of the stool. This is a health problem that is important to treat, because it can easily [...]
Cat mange appear as a result of mites, unlike other cat health problems, cat mites is not very common, but can happen, since mites can be living on the cat’s skin and ear canal.
In order to diagnose cat mange, he veterinarian will need to scrape the cat’s skin to get a sample and then run [...]
Chronic feline bad breath may be a sign of a problem with your cat. The foul odor is not the only thing we should worry about; cats with bad breath could be suffering from diabetes, kidney’s disease, feline stomatitis and dental problems among other conditions. If you are concerned about this cat health problem, you’ll [...]