Litter boxes are not one-size-fits-all, and cats often show distinct preferences in favor of one litter box over another. For larger cats, size is most important. With kittens and older cats, ease of ingress and egress is of prime concern. Presented here are several different varieties of litter box
Dogs and cats may exhibit jealousy toward any other individual who takes your attention away from them. This jealousy may extend to spouses, boyfriends and girlfriends, babies and even other pets. The jealous pet may squeeze his way in between you and others, whine and paw to get your attention, or
According to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, 80 percent of cat bites will become infected without proper treatment. Learn to identify a cat bite and correctly attend to it immediately.
Here, we will discuss the issue of cat chewing. Cats are just like people. They come with their own personalities and weird habits. One of these is the tendency to chew on things like houseplants and furniture. The bright side to this, however, is that this is a habit that can be stopped.
Your cat litter box doesn't have to be out in the open for you and your guests to see and smell. You can buy an enclosed wood litter cabinet to conceal the mess and smell and give your kitty some privacy.
Cats are a part of many families and make wonderful pets, but any homes don't have a convenient place to put a cat litter box. This is especially true of small homes and apartments that don't have a garage, basement or other out of the way place. Litter boxes are just unpleasant any way yo
Use a special cat feeder that keeps food cool to prevent wet food spoilage.Brand X Pictures/Brand X Pictures/Getty ImagesCats enjoy free feeding throughout the day on both wet and dry cat food. Unfortunately, wet cat food can spoil if left out for more than a couple of hours. To prevent...
Herbal treatment for diabetic cats follows the same guiding principles as treatment for diabetic humans. The endocrine system, pancreas and liver are the focus of herbal treatments. The disease being treated with herbal medicines is properly labeled diabetes mellitus, or type 2 diabetes, which invol
Dry skin in felines is a fairly common problem, especially in climates where the winter months bring colder temperatures. If the skin appears red, irritated or infected, it is always wise to seek advice from your veterinarian before trying any at-home treatments. However, if the cat is simply exhibi
Are you looking for cool names for cats? I know when I got a cat last year; it was difficult to come up with a name I liked. When you are choosing a name for your new kitty, there are many things you should consider. If the cat is a kitten, then the cat probably doesn't have a name. If you pick
Cat urinary tract blockage is a condition which occurs mainly in the male specie of cats. Females are not prone to this kind of disease because they have a relatively wide urethra. This is most common in male cats because their urethras are narrow.
Diabetes is a condition that affects 1 in 400 felines, according to WebMD. Cats affected by diabetes are unable to assimilate the glucose in the blood, which is either because of an inadequate production of insulin or a poor response of the body to insulin. Neutered, senior and obese cats are more l
Most cat owners love their cats. However, many don't love their cat's natural instincts, to climb and scratch especially when their cats choose to do their climbing and scratching on all their good furniture. While they understand this is part of what makes a cat a cat, they simply don&apo
If your feline friend has been diagnosed with idiopathic cystitis in cats, you'll want to know how you can help him.Reducing cat stress can help to reduce the number of feline urinary problems your furball faces.
How do we humans bond with our cats? In so many more different ways than those outside the cat-lovers' world can imagine.
Ev Russell, of Kinross Folds, shares the progress of a litter of kittens from birth to one month and beyond. Enjoy this Kitten Diary illustrate with pictures of three Scottish Fold kittens and watch these kittens grow, day by day, week by week. We are continuing the progress of Sprinkles and Butters
Everybody loves kittens, and kitten lovers particularly enjoy looking at pictures of kittens. Enjoy these reader-submitted photos of kittens then submit your own kitten pictures, using the Photo Guidelines. Please use 'Kitten Picture' as the subject of your email.
A cat may become paraplegic for several reasons: birth defects, illness or an injury to the spinal cord or hind legs. Meanwhile, any cat--paraplegic or not--can develop diarrhea. However, for obvious reasons, diarrhea in a paraplegic cat may be more frustrating and stressful for both the owner and t
There are more choices in cat litter boxes than ever before, making the lives of cat owners easier every day. Recycled dishpans and old baking pans, to cardboard throwaways, on up to high-priced models that clean themselves automatically, are all available and do the job nicely.
