To apply eye medication, place your cat on a counter or sit with her in your lap in a “v” position, which means placing the cat between your legs facing away from you. This way is she tries to back up, she has no where to go. To administer ointment make sure your hands are [...]
Wool Chewing
February 12, 2008 By
Wool Sucking
February 5, 2008 By
Not to be confused with wool chewing, wool sucking is believed to be the result of abrupt or early weaning. This behavior is when a kitten continues her nursing behavior on clothing, shoelaces, shirt buttons, even her owner’s fingers or earlobes, etc. There are some cats that will even suck their own paws, the tips [...]
Free Pet Safety Pack From The ASPCA
January 28, 2008 By
In the event of an emergency, pet rescue window decals help to alert rescue personnel that there are pets inside your home. The ASPCA offers a free pet safety pack to help keep your pets safe. The pack includes a pet rescue window decal as well as an ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center magnet—a great [...]
Feline Miliary Dermatitis
January 20, 2008 By
Feline Miliary Dermatitis is a general skin condition caused by various allergens, such as fleas, mites, lice, certain drugs, and even some foods. The name stems from the millet seed appearance of the tiny crusty bumps that break out around the head and neck of the cat, and also along the back and tail. Itching [...]
The Himalayan (or Colorpoint Longhair)
January 11, 2008 By
The Himalayan generally has a cobby build and a round head with round eyes and long whiskers. Their coat is Persian in type and has Siamese markings. The eyes are a very vivid blue always. In fact, breeders aim to produce the deepest eye color that they can. Show standards vary slightly between different countries, [...]
The Feline Aging Process
January 4, 2008 By
With cats, their lifestyle affects their life expectancy much more than the type of breed they are does. Well cared for indoor cats stand a much better chance of living to a ripe old age compared to outdoor cats who only see the vet for emergencies. The following is a chart comparing a cat’s age [...]
