Cat Care

Controlling Internal Parasites

Controlling Internal Parasites

Debbie Reid

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

Cat’s Otitis Media and Interna

Cat’s Otitis Media and Interna

Debbie Reid

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

Debbie Reid

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

Debbie Reid

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

Debbie Reid

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

Debbie Reid

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

Debbie Reid

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

Debbie Reid

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

Fungal & Bacterial Infections in Cats: Prevention and Care

Fungal & Bacterial Infections in Cats: Prevention and Care

Debbie Reid

Like all living things, cats can suffer from bacterial and fungal infections. Felines groom themselves constantly, exponentially increasing their exposure ...

Checking Your Cat's Health at Home

Checking Your Cat’s Health at Home

Debbie Reid

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