Cat Care
Controlling Internal Parasites
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
Otitis media, infection involving the middle ear, usually results from a chronic, untreated or recurring otitis externa. In such cases, ...
Seborrhea in Cats
The term seborrhea refers to an abnormality in the normal turnover of skin cells, which can lead to excessive secretion ...
Nutrition for Adult Cats
At about 12 months of age, switch your pet to a maintenance diet for adults. Once your kitten is grown, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Cat’s Neurodermatitis
Feline neurodermatitis results in hair loss and/or skin irritation due to nervous licking and chewing. The highly emotional breeds of ...
Nail Trimming
As part of a routine grooming program, you should perform a nail trim on your cat, every 2 to 3 ...
Arthritis Due to Autoimmune Disease
Sometimes, an overactive immune system can lead to an arthritic condition. In these instances, immune complexes consisting of antibodies coalesce ...
Fungal & Bacterial Infections in Cats: Prevention and Care
Like all living things, cats can suffer from bacterial and fungal infections. Felines groom themselves constantly, exponentially increasing their exposure ...