cat care

Cats and Birds? In the Same House?Cats instinctively react to movement. Birds tend to move around a lot in their cages, especially if a cat is giving them "The Look" from right outside the cage door. Do you have to give up the idea of cats and birds in the same house? No, but there are...

Our cats are super cute, and so are many small furry rodents, so maybe they can be friends and live together under our roof? After all, a cute little hamster is just like a cute little cat toy, right? That's the problem. There are no two ways about this - small rodents are natural prey for...

Are you about to have your female cat spayed or your male cat neutered? Congratulations on being a responsible cat owner! These are routine procedures and chances of problems are slim. However, as with any medical procedure you should be prepared. Learn all about post-op care and what to look...

Every pet owner hears about the benefits of spaying or neutering a pet but many people don’t know just what to ask when they make the appointment. Most important, know your cat. Check the color of her gums and paw pads. Then after the surgery, you’ll be able to see right away if there’s a...

It doesn't matter whether the cat joined your life as a lively kitten or was adopted as a senior cat, once she or he hit their golden years, you need to keep a watch out for specific medical conditions. When a cat is considered a senior, and when geriatric conditions become a health concern...

Is brushing part of the daily - or at least weekly - grooming routine for you and your cat? If not, you may change your mind after reading this article. Brushing your cat should be a regular part of your routine. It's good for your cat's coat, as well as for her physical and mental well-being...

When disaster hits, you may only have a matter of minutes to get you and yours to safety. How can you make the most of the time available? Preparation can save time, sanity and lives. Here are some tips as to what you'll need to do. Stay calmEasier said than done, remember your cat will pick...

We regularly see recommendations for home-made formulas to clean cat urine stains here on the forums of TheCatSite.com. These formulas are widely circulated on the Internet, and typically include either vinegar or hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Of course, many people unfamiliar with the...

The cat's coat is often one of the most striking features of its appearance. The basis for a good-looking coat is quality nutrition and a loving low-stress environment. Basically, cats grow two different kinds of hairs in their coat: Guard hair - the longer type of hair, which constitutes the...

The cat's claws, complex retractable appendages, are usually withdrawn within their sheathes above the toe pads. The cat may extend its claws when necessary in order to climb, grip, or defend itself. The visible part of the claw is made up of two main parts: The center of the claw, called the...

How To Safely Bathe A Cat: The Complete GuideMany cat owners wince when they are faced with the prospect of bathing their cat. Past experience - or lurid second-hand tales from traumatized friends - often conjures up images of wet chaos with the blurred shape of a soaked cat climbing the walls...

Brushing your cat's teeth should be an important part of the grooming routine. A survey held on this site showed that only twelve percent of cat owners brush their cat's teeth on a daily basis. Most cat owners prefer to hold an oral hygiene session only once or twice a week. More than twenty...

Most cats are inside only cats, and although statistics show that inside-only cats are safer and healthier than outside-only cats, there are still hidden dangers in the home. Unfortunately, cats have bad habits of swallowing things that weren't intended to be swallowed. Dr. Patricia Hague...

How to keep cats cool?Any cat fancier will tell you that their cat is cool. But when the temperature starts to rise, how do you keep your cat cool? How do you prevent heat stroke from occurring, and if it does occur, what do you do about it? Unlike dogs, cats do not sweat by panting. They...

Being a responsible cat owner involves more than just deciding to take a lovely early morning drive to your local shelter. Once you arrive there, it is quite easy to allow any number of needy and deserving kitties to steal your heart and to select one (or more!) for your very own. You arrive at...

Although cats are quite intelligent, people often give them more credit than they are due when it comes to dangers lurking around the home. Too many times veterinarians hear distraught cat owners lament, "I thought she knew by the smell that it was dangerous." Cleaning products that seems to...

The number one problem of cats and dogs in the western world is that of overpopulation. The Humane Society of the United States estimates that 8-10 million dogs and cats are brought into shelters throughout the country each and every year. About half of these are euthanized in shelters for lack...