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Bladder crystals in cats is a topic not often discussed outside veterinary clinics. Nevertheless, this topic is worth investigating further especially if you are feeding your favorite feline a diet that consists solely of high mineral content dry food.
Creating a memorial to a cat you have loved and lost is a good way not only to honor your beloved kitty, but also to help you through the grieving process. These memorials speak for themselves of the bond between humans and cats that transcends life itself. It is always difficult to say goodbye by t
Just as no two humans behave alike, dogs show different preferences and behaviors when it comes to accepting medication. A special few will take anything they are offered. Some can be fooled into swallowing their medicine. A wily third group will not take this effort lying down. They will do all the
Recently I was in one of the pet superstores browsing the pet food isles and couldn't help but notice that dog food had 4 isles and cat food had only 2. Not only that but the varieties and foods formulated for specific ages and ailments seem to be much more defined in the canine section.
Is It Really Dirt?You may look inside your cat's ears and see what appears to your eyes like dirt--or fine coffee grounds. If you see dirt in a cat's ears, you may also notice excessive scratching and/or shaking her head from side to side. Your cat's ears may also be malodorous. If you...
Most of the time, there's no reason to worry about your cat's blood glucose level, but sometimes--for example, when a cat has diabetes--it's necessary to check the blood glucose levels regularly.
If your cat is diagnosed with cancer, conventional treatment options will depend upon the type of cancer, its location and to what stage the disease has progressed. Some cancers could respond to natural treatments and these therapies can, along with conventional medicine, support your pet's health.
Cats are naturally clean and do not need special toilet training. They should have either a special, secluded litter box as a toilet area or frequent access to the out-of-doors. A cat will bury its urine and feces and clean itself afterward; so it makes an ideal apartment pet. If your cat is constan
Cats can reproduce several times per year and have multiple kittens in each litter. The population can easily skyrocket. For those who don't like the idea of surgery, or for owners who know someday they might want kittens, chemical birth control may be the answer.
Most dogs will eat anything they are given or that they find falling on the floor, so it is obvious that they will also eat the cat's food if they can reach it. But dogs and cats have different nutritional requirements, and even though the dog might like the cat food, it might not be the healthy opt
Sure you can give a cat a bowl, but will he or she drink from it? Not if they can get at fresh flowing water. So instead of constantly shooing them off of the counter or taking them out of the sink, why not invest in a waterer or cat fountain and give them their own personal supply of fresh, flowing
There are certain cat behavior problems that can really get on your nerves and for many pet owners, cats jumping on kitchen counters is one such behavior. As a cat owner, you will have to take the initiative to discourage this behavior. Otherwise, you are likely to find your kitchen turning into a g
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Cat teeth are prone to diseases that closely resemble human tooth diseases. Although cats do not thoroughly chew their food like people do, they do need their teeth to comfortably eat. Tooth disease does not get better by itself and leaves the cat in too much pain to eat properly. This can be potent
When a veterinarian neuters a male cat, she will cut open the cat’s scrotum and remove the testicles. The scrotum is then sutured closed, and the cat begins the healing process. Without the testicles, the scrotum begins to shrink and, at first glance, it becomes more difficult to distinguish a
Proper cat grooming practices are not only important in maintaining smooth and silky coat for your pet. Actually, cats that are left alone with tangled and matted fur are left with higher risks of developing diseases and infection.
Good hydration prevents your pet from developing urinary problems or infections. Pet fountains can provide a source of flowing water that attracts pets to drink more than they usually would, according to the Doctors Foster and Smith website. Wash the Drinkwell Platinum Pet Fountain with soap and wat