Tag: cat health
A Quick Guide to Keeping Your Pet’s Teeth Healthy
Your pet’s bad breath and discolored teeth aren’t just unpleasant and unattractive. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, by the time your dog or cat is three years old, they will very likely have some early evidence of periodontal (gum) disease, which will worsen as your pet grows older if you don’t take effective…
Household Items That Are Toxic to Cats
It’s true, curiosity really can kill your cat. Normal, seemingly harmless materials around your home can be lethal to your beloved kitty. Even small amounts of these substances can cause severe reactions, even death. It’s best to keep these items out of your home, or stored where even the most adventurous cat can never access…
A Quick Guide to Bathing Your Cat
Cats typically keep themselves clean, but even a cat that cleans herself obsessively may need a bath sometimes. Cats with long fur, those that cannot reach every part of their body to keep clean, and cats with skin conditions all may need regular baths. If your cat gets fleas, or is ever covered in a…
Should You Give Your Cat a Bath?
Many kitty parents often wonder whether or not they need to bathe and groom their cat. The assumption is often a resounding “NO” and well, that’s almost true. Cats are excellently self-sufficient when it comes to the bathing and grooming process. In fact, the house cat has physical adaptations to help him to do it…
Why Every Cat Needs to Go to the Vet Every Year
It’s that time of year again – vet time, and you’re not looking forward to coaxing your cat into their carrier, hauling them to the vet’s office, and praying they don’t bite or scratch their nice doctor. Your cat seems perfectly healthy… can’t you just skip it this year? Approximately half of domestic felines in…
What to Do When Your Pet Hates Nail Trims
As your pet’s nails grow longer and longer, you know that dreaded day is coming. You’ll bring your pet to the groomer or vet, or attempt to trim at home, and they’ll throw a fit that seems to get worse every time. Your pet might even scratch or bite to get away. When your pet…