Cat Health

Over the past 2 decades, our family has raised many cats. In fact, we currently have 7 feline family members! We’ve taken in rescues, adopted kittens and provided a home for strays. These cats have all had their own unique issues, and they’ve taught me A LOT about things you should never do with your cat.

As fur parents, it's inevitable to worry about random things related to our cats, especially when they're susceptible to any cat disease. Sometimes, you...

To some, this CBRN Animal Ark may seem like a silly product. However, for pet owners living in a situation where chemical, biological and/or nuclear threats are a regular occurrence, this product could save their pet's life.

Pet health insurance has become a billion dollar industry over the past few years. More and more insurance companies are offering pet coverage, and many new insurance companies have popped up that specialize in pet insurance. So the question is, do you need pet insurance?

Does pet insurance cover surgery? This may be one of the commonly asked questions of pet owners with beloved canines or felines who are about...

Many people may not take a liking to cats because of their indifference to humans, but the Maine Coon cat is different. If you're a...

There are many common symptoms of illness that are easy to spot, like vomiting, diarrhea or breathing problems. However, your cat may try his best to hide how he's really feeling. If he isn't showing blatant symptoms, you will need to closely observe your cat in order to notice even the most subtle changes in his diet and behavior.

Before you begin feeding this recipe, discuss the change in diet with your vet or a trained feline nutritionist. They will be able to tell you if this food will provide adequate nutrition to meet your pet's unique needs. It's likely that the expert you consult will recommend adding supplements to this recipe. In fact, a recent study performed on 114 homemade cat food recipes showed that many recipes (even the ones that come from veterinarians) do not have all the adequate nutrients that the “average” cat needs.

Epiphora is the veterinary term for excessive tear production. It's the most common cause of tear stains in cats. Most pet owners will have to deal with this, so we'll explain how to remove tear stains from a cat naturally or with the use of cat tear stain products.

Learning how to take a cat's temperature could actually be a huge benefit if she becomes ill. It's one of the best ways to catch an illness before it becomes something more serious. First things first, though. Let's talk about why knowing how to take your pet's temperature is so important.

Ticks are some of the worst parasites cat owners need to deal with. They're most prevalent in the Eastern part of the United States, mainly in Rocky Mountains. Ticks are also found in limited areas on the west coast. Ticks are attracted to warmth and motion, making cats a great target, and knowing how to remove a tick from a cat is cruci

We all know that cats can be pretty challenging to read. So you might be asking, do cats get lonely? There's a misconception that cats...