Guest Post by Sarah.Adopting Old Adopting older shelter pets can be great for both the adopted and adoptee – the animals find good homes, get a second chance at the life they deserve and help to reduce stress (without the mess!) and increase the love and happiness in your life. Though it seems that we [...]
The 4 Weirdest Cat Behaviors (And Where They Come From)
May 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Guest Post by Tiffany. Get to know your cat better by understanding these funny behaviors One of the greatest joys of having cats is their quirkiness; they do so many things that seem inexplicable. Given their wild roots, however, many of these behaviors actually make perfect sense (to the cat, anyway). Here are some of [...]
Allergic Rhinitis (Nasal Allergies) In Cats
May 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Nasal allergies are characterized when a cat displays periodic bouts of sneezing that last for a short period of time and tend to recur from day to day. The cat will usually have a clear watery discharge from her nose. Most cases of nasal allergies are caused by the cat coming in contact with environmental [...]
The Chatter
April 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The chatter is a sound you hear a cat make when she clicks her teeth or jaw together. It is usually thought of as a way that a cat expresses excitement since it it often used while they observe prey. Like many cat vocalizations however, experts differ in their opinion about what the reflexive chattering [...]
How To Sex A Kitten
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Causes Of Stress In Cats
April 12, 2012 By 1 Comment
Cats can quickly become stressed whenever even the slightest change occurs within their environment. They tend to be creatures of habit and are at their most highest level of comfort with a daily routine. So it’s not surprising that when that routine changes, no matter how small and trivial it may seem, it just may [...]
Common Geriatric Cat Health Problems
April 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The following list, in no particular order, are of common health care problems seen in geriatric cats: Diabetes mellitus Kidney Disease (CRF, chronic renal failure) Hyperthyroidism Cardiomyopathy (heart disease) Skin Tumors Periodontal disease (dental disease) Dietary issues (obesity or special needs) Inflammatory bowel disease Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Earlobe Sucking In Cats
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