One of the first things you do every day is brush your teeth. Oral hygiene is important and it’s become engrained in your daily routine. You don’t see your cat reaching for his toothbrush after he wakes up for a nap, but maybe you should consider doing it for him. Dental hygiene is just as …
When you imagine a cat, you probably picture it with a thick, fluffy coat. Cats are notorious for spending the majority of their time grooming and sleeping – what would a cat do if it didn’t have any fur? Does such a cat even exist? It does! The Sphynx cat is a medium-sized breed known …
There’s a great deal of research to show that going outdoors is dangerous for cats. Not only does it put your cat at risk for being hit by a car or attacked by another animal, but he could contract a disease or be exposed to external parasites. That being said, strictly indoor cats have their …
We all experience anxiety from time to time. Maybe nerves about an upcoming presentation at work are keeping you from sleeping or you’re worried about a big assignment at school. Though we all have our individual worries, we are united in the experience. You may not think about it, but your cat experiences anxiety too. …
Even the most well-fed cat will act like it’s never been fed. A litany of meows greets you at the bedroom door every morning and the cat immediately runs to the food bowl as soon as you get home from work. The fact that the food bowl is still half full means nothing – your …
Owning a pet can be expensive, there’s no way around it. Though you may not want to skimp when choosing your cat’s food, there are some simple ways to save. Choosing an affordable cat litter brand makes a big difference in your monthly spending without negatively affecting your cat. Most Affordable Frisco Multi-Cat De-dusting system …
Your cat is anatomically designed to keep himself clean. His tongue is covered in tiny hooks that pluck dirt and debris out of his coat while his flexible spine enables him to reach just about every part of his body. Though your cat does most of his grooming himself, he may still need the occasional …
When you first bring home a new kitten, you find yourself going to the vet every couple of weeks for different vaccinations. In addition to having your kitten vaccinated, you’re probably going to need to have him de-wormed – especially if you adopted him from a shelter. Worms are one of the least pleasant things …
If you’re a fan of pet transformations and heroic adoption stories, you’ve probably seen the havoc mange can wreak on a pet. Mange is an incredibly itchy skin condition that can take over your cat’s body, leaving him with extremely irritated skin and little if any hair. Mange is the name given to mite infestations …
When you hear the word hypoallergenic in the context of pets, you probably think about dog breeds that are less likely to trigger human allergies. Poodles, Yorkshire terriers, and Bichon Frise are often referred to using the label. The truth is, however, that it’s dander not hair that typically causes the issue and all dogs …
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