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Overweight Cats
Obesity in pets is a common problem. With ready food, if they don’t have an easy way (and sometimes even if they do) to burn off the calories they will gain weight. Cats will have many of the same problems … Continue reading
Getting Your Kitten Started Toward Good Behavior
Kittens are wonderfully curious and playful: occasionally this also includes annoying and even dangerous. Here are some tips to help get your kitten started off right: Make sure you provide plenty of health outlets for their boundless curiosity (by the … Continue reading
Cat Allergy Vaccine Created
McMaster University researchers have developed a vaccine which successfully treats people with an allergy to cats. Traditionally, frequent allergy shots have been considered the most effective way to bring relief — other than getting rid of the family pet — for the … Continue reading
10 Questions to Ask Your Vet About Cat Medications
The US Food and Drug Administration recommends asking your veterinarian these 10 questions about medication prescriptions for your pet. Why has my cat been prescribed this medication and how long do I need to give it? How do I give … Continue reading
How to Give Your Cat a Pill
Keeping your cat healthy is important. Occasionally that may mean having to give your cat pills. For some cats it is helpful to wrap them in a blanket to keep them from being able to get escape from your grasp … Continue reading
Giving Your Cat Fresh Water from a Fountain
Drinking enough water is important for cats to remain healthy. Cats are prone to urinary track illnesses that can be exacerbated by not drinking enough water. And some cats will drink less if the water isn’t fresh. The Drinkwell water … Continue reading
Train Your Cat to Use Your Toilet
This is not a quick, process it can take months but how great would it be to eventually get rid of your litter box. The video provides some great advice on slowly getting your cat used to the toilet. Make … Continue reading
Cat ID Collar
If you let your cat outside you make sure they have a safe collar with contact information including: your name, address, email address and telephone number. A break-away collar will allow your cat to break out of the collar if … Continue reading
Feeding Your Cat
Cats are carnivores, not omnivores like people and dogs. They require two to three times the protein that omnivores require. There is much debate over wet or dry cat food. Both can be fine for cats. Wet food can help … Continue reading
Teaching a Kitten How to Play Nice with People
This webcast provides information on training kittens to avoid using teeth and claws aggressively with our skin. Dr. Miller explains that it is important to help kittens learn to play gently with people and reserve their aggressive play for toys.