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.

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. ...

Causes of Obesity

Causes of Obesity

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The causes of obesity in cats are numerous, but the first and foremost of them is plain, old dietary indiscretion ...

The Facts Concerning Cats Anesthesia

The Facts Concerning Cats Anesthesia

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Anesthesia is a word that tends to inspire uneasiness and fear in many people. In actuality, though, anesthesia is an ...

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 ...

Cat’s Conjunctivitis

Cat’s Conjunctivitis

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Inflammation of the thin, transparent mucous membrane lining the inner portion of the eyelids and front part of the sclera ...

Cat’s Otitis Media and Interna

Cat’s Otitis Media and Interna

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Otitis media, infection involving the middle ear, usually results from a chronic, untreated or recurring otitis externa. In such cases, ...

Seborrhea in Cats

Seborrhea in Cats

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The term seborrhea refers to an abnormality in the normal turnover of skin cells, which can lead to excessive secretion ...

Nutrition for Adult Cats

Nutrition for Adult Cats

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At about 12 months of age, switch your pet to a maintenance diet for adults. Once your kitten is grown, ...

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 ...