There is no cut-and-dry answer to the question of how often you should feed a cat, unfortunately. The age and physical condition of your cat as well as your own lifestyle will all be contributing factors. The following article will serve as a guide and provide all the information that needs to be taken into…
I wouldn’t trade my black cats for all the white kitties in the world. Part of the reason is that I am quite attached to Lite, UltraLite, Asher, Fuzzy, Wuzzy, and The Glass-Eyed Kitty. Another part of the reason is that I enjoy the raised eyebrows and the tales of the Bad Luck Blackies. See,…
There are few substances that can create an effect on an animal similar to what catnip does to cats. When a cat comes in contact with these green, feather-light flakes, it is an interesting sight to behold. What is Catnip Exactly? If you’ve ever been browsing through your local pet shop in the cat section,…
Ever tried to nail pudding to a tree? That’s about what successfully training a cat would be like. Cats pride themselves in their independence, and the training of a cat usually ends in a successfully trained human owner who acts exactly like the cat planned all along. That said, there are a few “subtle” maneuvers…
Supplements for cats are fairly commonplace these days, and you will hear plenty of manufacturers say they are crucial for your pet to achieve optimum health. Is this really true, however? Does a well-fed and looked-after cat suffer from not receiving added supplements? The supplements available are numerous. Some offer one essential ingredient for a…
If you’re reading this article, it is probably because you are thinking about buying a cat. Whether you are a first-time potential pet owner, or you are considering adding another pet to your home, there are many things to consider before taking this step. Some people make the mistake of entering lightly into the commitment…
Introducing a dog to a cat’s home is deemed a process at all times. Although you think your cat gets along with everyone and everything, it is by nature of both of the animals that you will have to gradually acquaint both the cat and the dog. In these steps, you will learn how each…
Just like us, aging cats can succumb to all manner of aches, pains, and ailments. Looking back now, I now realize my parents’ Russian Blue was not just an over-the-hill cat. Five years ago, I remember its aimless wonderings in the garden, the sad look on its face, and the endless snoozing on the sofa….
There are a few considerations to take into account when you are selecting a cat dish for both water and food. The first thought to have is regarding the size. If you have more than one cat, you need to think about whether you are going to have one large bowl for sharing or one…
Ugh. That undeniable smell of cat pee. There is nothing quite like the smell of cat urine in the carpet, is there? For some reason, cat urine is worse than all the others. The older it is, the worse the smell is, too. When a urine stain is allowed to dry on carpet, the chemicals…
If you are a long-time cat owner, you know that one of the most grating sounds is that of your cat scratching your furniture. It is similar to nails on a chalkboard, only the board is your brand-new sofa! There are a couple of solutions to this problem. You can put aluminum foil on the…
You may think that cat toys are meaningless and pretty useless when it comes to the growth and development of cats, but you are wrong in this assumption. A cat toy will help stimulate your cat’s mind. When young kittens are healthy enough to start playing and exploring their environments, toys help them to sharpen…