Cat Care

Cat Care is your go-to resource for keeping your cat healthy, comfortable, and content. From grooming and nutrition to health, training, and travel, you’ll find practical tips to help with everyday care. Whether you’re raising a kitten or supporting a senior, this section covers the essentials to help your cat thrive.

Declawing Cats

Declawing Cats

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The decision as to whether to have a cat declawed is certainly a controversial one, yet it is one that ...

Cat’s Protection at Birth

Cat’s Protection at Birth

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When kittens are born, their immune systems are not fully developed and they are at risk of infections. They do, ...

Diabetes Insipidus in Cats

Diabetes Insipidus in Cats

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This type of diabetes should not be confused with diabetes mellitus, which involves abnormal glucose metabolism. Diabetes insipidus involves abnormal ...

Parvovirus (Panleukopenia; Feline Distemper)

Parvovirus (Panleukopenia; Feline Distemper)

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The feline parvovirus is found worldwide, affecting cats in much the same way as parvovirus affects their canine counterparts. The ...

Destructive Scratching

Destructive Scratching

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Scratching comes naturally to cats, which use this behavior to keep their retractable claws manicured and to mark their territories. ...

Nasal Foreign Bodies

Nasal Foreign Bodies

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Occasionally, foreign bodies can gain entrance into the nasal passageways of cats via the mouth, causing extreme irritation and rhinitis ...

Basic Training for Cats

Basic Training for Cats

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Contrary to popular belief, some cats can be just as trainable as dogs. Keep in mind, though, that the independent ...

Hair Loss in Cats – (Alopecia)

Hair Loss in Cats – (Alopecia)

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Loss of hair, either locally or generalized over the coat of a cat, is another type of skin problem that ...

Chlamydophila in Cats: Symptoms and Treatments

Chlamydophila in Cats: Symptoms and Treatments

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Chlamydophila refers to a type of bacteria affecting cats that can cause infections like conjunctivitis, rhinitis, and respiratory disease. This ...

Arterial Thromboembolism

Arterial Thromboembolism

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Cats afflicted with cardiomyopathy suffer from impaired circulation, which in turn can lead to a condition known as arterial thromboembolism. ...