Category:Cats

Garfield had it often so your cat should too.  Yes, a cat vomiting hairballs is a common occurrence.  That said if your cat hurls, do not panic as it is perfectly normal.  This is because cats instinctively lick parts of their body to stay clean and it is through this that they swallow a lot …
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If you think only humans are prone to dandruff, then you are wrong. Cats are also susceptible to having dandruff on their fur. Although it does not pose as a direct threat to their health, having dandruff is a result of dry skin. Cats often scratch what is itchy and if they have dry skin …
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Part of grooming a cat with long-hair is trimming the hair. Some long-hair cat owners trim the hair because of the matted mess that it has turned into. Others trim the hair to cool their cats. Less shedding is also observed in long-hair cats with shorter hair. To safely trim the long hair of your …
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Having a pet cat or any pet for that matter can be quite a lot of work. You have to feed, bathe, and clean your pet’s cage so that it does not get too dirty and stinky. This is difficult if your are working full time and you barely have enough time on your hands. …
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If you have a cat, you need to watch out for fleas, ticks and mites that may infect your pet. These will affect its health as it sucks blood and nutrients from your cat as well as cause irritations to its skin. This can also cause its fur to fall. A veterinarian can help you …
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Because cats, by nature outdoor foragers, are looking for food on the ground and trying to consume them, it is not a surprise that they can pick up parasites while eating things that you do not notice. Once you see that worms come out of the cat’s anus, or remains are present in the litter, …
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While cats may be known to have nine lives, they are not impervious to some of the most common diseases that plague both the feline and human kingdoms. Take diarrhea for instance. Cats, like men, can be prone to this type of illness that can reconstitute any solid bowel to virtually water-like excrement, washing away …
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Revolution is an FDA-approved topical medication for dogs and cats, and it effectively fights against fleas, ear mites, roundworms and hookworms, and prevents heartworm disease. Selamectin is Revolution’s active ingredient. Here are some important things to remember in order to use Revolution for cats. Know if Revolution is good for your cat. Revolution is generally …
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Scratching comes as a natural instinct for cats. It is their way of asserting themselves, of identifying the places they have been to. Moreover, scratching is also their way of exercising and sort of “filing” their claws. So if you have a cat at home and you see it clawing on the floor, walls, ground …
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Expect your cat to develop a very nasty habit. When it begins hunting for a mate, it is going to spray. This distinct behavior allows your cat to define and claim its respective territory. It doesn’t matter whether your cat is a male or a female. If it is domesticated, you really have to do …
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