Category:Cats

Older cats are more sedentary than younger ones, and usually easier housemates, since they are less ‘crazy,’ but they have unique health issues that you should be aware of. If your cat strains without producing anything in the litter box, he may have crystals in his urinary tract. This is common in cats who eat …
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As a pet owner, it is important to keep your pet healthy and happy. Many people overlook dental health when caring for their cat, but this is actually one of the most important things to do if you want your cat to live a long and healthy life. Step 1 Feed the right food. Feeding …
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Is your cat a bit bored when eating? Perhaps its food dish is not that appetizing. You can increase your cat’s appetite by switching to a fancy food dish. This may cost a little extra but the benefits to your pet are certainly priceless. Here are the important steps you should follow when buying a …
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There are some easy and efficient ways to build a cat condo. If you follow these steps you will be able to build a cat condo for just a few dollars in supplies. You will need to go to your local repair store or the local home improvement store to purchase the supplies. Once you …
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Any feline expert will tell you that you should have one litter box per cat in the household. Therefore, if you have five cats you will be required to have five boxes. For many pet owners, even three boxes are too many. Not only do you have to find a place to put them, but …
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Cat breeding is not that easy. There are several processes involved and some can be costly. There are many things to be considered before you embark on breeding cats. You need to determine what breed you want to propagate, its pedigree, get to know all the characteristics about the breed as well as the standards …
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If you find a newborn kitten, the first step is to determine where its mom is. If the mother is not available, you’ll need to care for this newborn kitten yourself. However, if the mom is available, this is always preferable to human care for a baby kitten. If you are caring for a newborn …
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Getting rid of fleas and ticks on cats is quite easy when you know the right way. If you follow these instructions, you will be sure to easily kill all cat fleas and ticks and even dog’s as well. To get rid of fleas and ticks on cats, you first have to realize the problem. To check, …
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Feline kidney disease is extremely common in older cats but can develop in younger cats.  Cats that develop this disease do not begin to show symptoms until they have lost approximately 65-70% of the nephrons in their kidneys. Nephrons are funnel-shaped tubes that filter and reabsorb the fluids inside the kidneys. Feline kidney failure will …
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Feline HIV, also known as feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is part of the same family of viruses (lentiviruses) as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Essentially, FIV is a cat disease that affects a cat’s T cells, the white blood cells that are essential in staving off infections. As in the human variety, FIV attacks the …
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