Cat Care

Controlling Internal Parasites

Controlling Internal Parasites

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Left undetected and untreated, intestinal parasites can rob or cat of much-needed nutrients, can cause severe gastrointestinal upset, and can ...

Understanding Your Cat

Understanding Your Cat

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Cats are generally solitary animals. Highly independent, they have developed subtle and complex ways of behaving and communicating that often ...

Feral Cats

Feral Cats

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Cats of domestic descent that have known little or no human contact, or former pets that have become homeless for ...

The Aging Cat

The Aging Cat

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Most well-cared-for pet cats can live to age 14 or 15, with some occasionally reaching 20. Life expectancy is increasing ...

How to Bathe a Cat

How to Bathe a Cat

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Cats should be bathed when one or more of the following situations develop: Accumulation of excessive dirt, grease, or other ...

Introducing Your Cat to Its New Home

Introducing Your Cat to Its New Home

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You will want to do everything in your power to make your new pet feel comfortable and secure in its ...

Nail Trimming

Nail Trimming

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As part of a routine grooming program, you should perform a nail trim on your cat, every 2 to 3 ...

Checking Your Cat's Health at Home

Checking Your Cat’s Health at Home

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Do you worry about your pet’s health even when it appears healthy? Your veterinarian can ensure that your cat is ...

First Encounters With Kittens

First Encounters With Kittens

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Your new pet’s first encounters with the rest of your family are important. Be sure that initial introductions, be they ...