...they wouldn’t have been before.
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Other Supplements
Owners of skinny kitties have resorted to the use of supplements to help their cats gain weight. Flavored, high-calorie gels...
...will need to be assessed and treated as soon as possible.
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Well, your cat is probably afraid. The...
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...on high-quality cat food. It may be "junk food" but as long as it's not harmful to cats, everything is "kosher" when trying to get a cat to eatagain.
Here are some things our members say worked for them -
Chicken or beef flavored baby food - make sure it doesn't contain any garlic or...
Ever wonder about why your cat behaves the way he does? We’ve put together a concise FAQ in alphabetical order to answer the most commonly asked questions of “Why do cats….?” In this article, we bring you answers to the following 53(!) common cat behavior questions.
Why do cats? The ultimate...
...not eating to eat. Regardless of the trigger for the anorexia, you should encourage a cat to eat, and if needs be, have a vet insert a feeding tube and force feed the cat that way. Never let your cat go without food for more than a day or two.
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Kitty parents find themselves wanting to transition from free-fed kibble to timed meals and/or a new type of food for many reasons:
The need to monitor food intake in multi-cat homes
Kitty health
As part of a transition to a canned, raw, or homemade food, where the food is not left out and must...
I want my kitties eating a healthier diet, and I’m ready to go! What’s next?
Free-fed kibble eaters are usually nibblers. The very first step is to begin feeding timed meals. For free-fed nibblers, you cannot just pull up the kibble, they need to learn how to eat “meals.” This process is...
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We found you some crazy food dishes that are much more than just a receptacle for kitty chow. Check out these innovative food and water dishes that can control your cat's eating speed, decorate your home, control pests, keep...
Think your cat might be lost? First of all, don’t panic. Stop and think, when was the last time you saw Kitty? That will give you an idea of how long she’s been missing. Think about your own movements since then—did you leave the house, open windows, have company or do anything differently than...
Worms? Yikes!
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For modern humans, teeth seem to be essential. We chew with our teeth and without them would need a radical change of diet. We use them to speak, and without teeth our speech would be impaired. Last, but not least, there are major aesthetic considerations. It’s little wonder most people fear...
Fleas - they’re almost too tiny to see, multiply like crazy, and can live way too long as far as people and cats are concerned. They can come into the yard on a squirrel, into the house on the dog or even hitch a ride on a human. It makes for a miserable situation all around. What can you do...
Cats are famous for their independent nature. If you've never had a cat in your life you may think it means they are self-sustained and don't need much. It certainly does not. Just like soon-to-be parents need to prepare the nursery for their first newborn, so do you need to get a proper gear...
Cats tend to throw up stuff every now and again. If you share your life with a cat, you probably know the picture and the soundtrack, too: your cat meowing loudly in a low-pitched tone, heaving and retching pitifully until some intermediate wet mass comes out of her mouth. Scary as it may seem...
Jace, a cross-breed Maine Coon is the focus of this story. Rescued and adopted off the street by a first-time cat owner, who then allowed a vet to persuade her to not only neuter Jace but also do a front paw declaw at the same time… Jace’s story might have ended where he went home to recover...
Does Kitty Get His Own Key?Cat doors can be used two ways - indoor or outdoor. While outdoor gives your cat some freedom and fresh air, the downside is it's just plain dangerous for all concerned. A cat in the yard is seen as prey by an owl, hawk, or coyote. Depending on the part of the country...