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.

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 ...

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 ...

Cat’s Neurodermatitis

Cat’s Neurodermatitis

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Feline neurodermatitis results in hair loss and/or skin irritation due to nervous licking and chewing. The highly emotional breeds of ...

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 ...