One of the most common problems affecting cats is an ear condition. This is caused by mites that can reside in the ear canal. If you notice your cat’s ears are seeping a brownish discharge and they are scratching […]
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Common Cat Health Issues and How to Avoid Them 2
Another condition that can affect a cat is kidney problems. Usually associated with older cats, in cases where the kidney begins to malfunction, this can produce renal failure. You may notice that your cat is drinking more water than usual, […]
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Cats can have a variety of health problems as they mature. Here are some common cat ailments and ways to avoid them. Cats have an innate ability to self-groom. Observe any cat, from housecat to lion, and you will notice immediately […]
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To help have a happy healthy pet the whole family will enjoy, here are some litterbox dos and don’ts. DOs # Use a clumping litter (check with your vet for kittens younger than 8 weeks). They might eat it and […]
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Help your new cat adapt to her litter box as soon as possible and you’ll both be happier. * A litter pan – either a hooded box or a more open one. Check your local pet store for a variety […]
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Discovering puddles and little cat “presents” around the house, especially when you get home from a long day at the office, can be an irritating issue. If your cat is ignoring his or her litter box on occasion, or totally, […]
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Spraying is not a litter box problem, but rather, is a behavior to mark territory, particularly with male cats. It is a communication system for a cat, appropriate when they are in the wild, but not so appropriate when they […]
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