Fleas are certainly annoying for your pet, causing persistent itchiness and irritation, but they can also be dangerous for your pet’s health. Fleas can transfer parasites like tapeworms (requiring a cat dewormer to treat), cause a reaction like flea allergy dermatitis, or lead to anemia. They can even transmit bacterial infections like Bartonella (Cat Scratch… Read More
As a cat parent, it’s important to take measures to protect your pet against fleas. Bites from these common parasites lead to skin irritation and itchiness, and some cats can develop painful skin conditions such as flea allergy dermatitis. Fleas are also known to carry parasites and disease which can cause dangerous and potentially life-threatening… Read More
Taking care of your cat’s teeth and gums is critical to their overall health and well-being. That’s why it’s important to establish an oral hygiene routine as early in their life as possible. Brushing your cat’s teeth regularly will help prevent problems including plaque and tartar buildup, gum disease, and bad breath. And a high-quality… Read More
Just like humans, cats need a well-balanced diet full of the right nutrients to support their overall health. And although feeding a balanced diet will address many of your cat’s nutritional needs, in some cases, your veterinarian may recommend vitamin supplementation. Cat vitamins are specially designed to correct nutritional deficiencies in your pet’s diet. This… Read More
Supplementing your cat’s diet with probiotics can help to keep their digestive tract balanced with an array of good bacteria. Doing so can help improve their immune system and digestion, just like it does with humans. Finding the best probiotics for cats means reading reviews, studying product features, and diving into the ins and outs… Read More
One of the challenges of being a cat parent is dealing with destructive scratching. Scratching is a normal and instinctive behavior for cats, but it can be very frustrating if your cat scratches your furniture or home decor. It’s also no fun if your cat’s claws come into contact with your skin, and children are… Read More
It’s not uncommon for cats to get infected with a variety of intestinal parasites throughout their life. These parasites are known as worms, and your cat can catch them anywhere. Most often, this happens through contact with infected eggs or feces. Cats can step in the feces and ingest them while grooming themselves, or, if… Read More
Unpleasant though it may be, it’s a fact of life that everyone poops, and cats are no exception. Cleaning the litter box just might be the worst part about having a pet cat, which is why a self-cleaning litter box might be a good option for your feline. Finding the best self-cleaning litter box for… Read More
Cats are known for their love of resting. In fact, cats need approximately fifteen to sixteen hours of rest every day. They are nocturnal animals and typically display a form of behavior called “crepuscular.” This means that they’re more active during both dawn and dusk periods, where they tend to look for moving prey like… Read More
Cats are wonderful companions and one of the easiest pets to take care of… except for their litter boxes. However, there are some basic rules you can follow to make litter boxes more enjoyable for both you and your cat. Choosing the Right Cat Litter Cats can be finicky about the type of litter in… Read More
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