Cat Care
A Cat’s First Days in Your Home
When a new cat arrives in your home, you will want him to feel comfortable as soon as possible. Naturally, everyone involved is going to be excited, especially any children in the house, but with a little advance planning you can keep the occasion calm …
The Aging Cat
Most well-cared-for pet cats can live to age 14 or 15, with some occasionally reaching 20. Life expectancy is increasing due to advances in disease prevention, a better understanding of diet, improved drugs and treatments, and more cats being kept indoors away from traffic hazards. …
How to Bathe a Cat
Cats should be bathed when one or more of the following situations develop: Accumulation of excessive dirt, grease, or other foreign substances on the skin and coat Build-up of waxy sebum (seborrhea), which often leads to body odor Accumulation of skin scale (dandruff) s …
Socializing and Desensitizing Your Pet
There is no doubt that the most important time in a new puppy or kitten’s life is between the ages of 3 and 12 weeks. During this short timespan, the adolescent will learn who it is, who you are, and who and what all of …
Traveling With a Cat by Car
When traveling with your pet by automobile, always keep the safety and comfort of both driver and passenger in mind. As a result, always use a travel carrier when transporting your four-legged friend by car. Not only will your pet feel more secure in a …
Introducing Your Cat to Its New Home
You will want to do everything in your power to make your new pet feel comfortable and secure in its new home. Establish an area in the house that your pet can call its own, and completely petproof it. When you first get your pet …
Neutering Cats
Ovariohysterectomy (OHE) involves the surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus from an intact female dog or cat. The common term assigned to this procedure is “spaying.” OHE is a preferred method of birth control in pets, since it is easy to do and ensures …
Special Considerations for Cats
Your cat’s litterbox should also be placed in an area in the house where interruptions are not likely to occur. For very small kittens, an aluminum pan or shallow tray may be used; for larger kittens and adult cats, your standard plastic varieties available from …