There’s a lot to consider when thinking about taking on a cat as a pet. After all, you’re inducting a new family member, and it’s important to make sure that you have all the resources you need to properly care for your new addition to your home. However, as much as cats are a big […]

Normally, kittens will learn to use the litter box from their mothers. Mother cats will start training their kittens to use the litter box once they start weaning. By the time kittens are in their new homes, all if not most kittens will know how to use the litter box. However, in the event your […]

Conjunctivitis in cats is is a fairly common eye disorder among cats. Feline conjunctivitis refers to the inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the thin pinkish membrane located near the globe and up to the edge of the cornea. When the moist tissues in this area are inflamed, the eye will normally become red, swollen […]

Can cats eat dog food? This is a common question among cat lovers, especially if you have dogs at home as well. It is alright for your cat to ingest small amounts of dog food occasionally. However, if taken over a long period of time, it is not advisable at all. Cats’ nutritional needs are […]

Can cats eat catnip? Yes, they can and don’t worry. Catnip is not dangerous to cats at all. While most cats get a high from smelling catnip, not all cats are crazy about it. And there are fewer cats that love to eat it. However, due to catnip’s overly excitable effect on certain cats, it […]

Blood in cat stool is also known as Hematochezia which is a medical term that indicates the presence of bright red (fresh) blood in the stools. If your cat passes out a bit of bloody stool once in a while, this is rarely cause for concern. However, if the amount of blood being passed out […]

As a long time cat owner, it is very hard to pinpoint the best cat breeds to have. Every one of us will have a favorite cat breed or two in mind. Altogether, there are more than seventy cat breeds recognized by the major cat associations. There are probably another ten to twenty cat breeds […]

“Why is my cat sneezing?” is a common question for cat owners. Sneezing is actually a common occurrence in cats. If your cat sneeze occasionally, there is no cause for alarm. It only becomes an issue if the sneezing is accompanied by discharge from the eyes or nose. Loss of appetite, behavioral changes or inactiveness […]

Any sudden weight loss is often a cause for concern. Cat owners are always concerned with this problem, “Why is my cat losing weight?”. If your cat is not eating well and losing quite a bit of weight, you should bring it to the vet immediately for a check up to ensure it is not […]