Home Alone—Is It OK?
Few cats like to travel, so most of us leave cats home when we leave for vacation. But how to provide for her needs...
Tiny Fleas Carry Big Diseases
Fleas are tiny blood-sucking parasites that can spread disease to your cat and to you and your family. They’ve evolved over millions of years—they...
Crates Are a Must For Travel
You’ve got that right—we’re talking crate training your cat. Crates and carriers aren’t just for dogs!
The ways that a crate can be useful for...
Watch for Dehydration
Water is one of the most important components of your cat’s diet. Your cat gains water by drinking, eating, and from metabolic water (produced...
When Can Kitty Leave Mom?
We all know that face. The tiny, round kitten face with bright eyes and a ring of fluff beneath the ears. Young kittens are...
Ingrown Claws—Ouch!
Most active cats keep their nails worn down by walking and sharpening them on scratching posts (and possibly—but hopefully not—your furniture). Typical kittens and...
5 Things: Bath Time for Kitty
Most cats don’t need a bath often, but when they do, it can be a daunting enterprise for both of you. These tips may...
Can I Give My Cat CBD Oil?
Q. I have been reading about the use of CBD oil for problems in people, and I have a 12-year-old cat that doesn’t eat...
The Aging Cat Needs a Careful Eye
When we hear someone tell us our senior cat “looks really good for her age,” we might want to give some thought to that...
Kitty Litter and Disease Transmission
Enteric coronavirus is a highly contagious viral disease that is passed in the feces of infected cats, where it can then infect other cats....
Teach Your Cat to Walk On a Leash
Many of our feline friends are fascinated with the great outdoors, but letting cats roam freely comes with a myriad of problems and risks....
How to Remove a Tick
If your cat goes outside this time of year, he may bring home an unwelcome guest—a tick. These arachnid parasites need a bloodmeal to...