Cat Health

Cat toys, scratchers, or ground up in bags — you can find catnip pretty much anywhere. Most cats love catnip, eager to sink their claws in during playtime or roll around in the loose leaves. But why do cats love catnip, and why do some cats ignore catnip entirely? What is Catnip? Before worrying whether […]

Indoor cats don’t have the open space and freedom that outdoor cats do, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be active. In fact, many indoor cats don’t get enough exercise which can lead to weight gain, lethargy, and even depression.  To get your indoor cat to be more active, you’ll first need to try and

Every cat owner has seen their cat intentionally eating hair at some point. Whether your cat is eating its own hair, your hair, or a combination of both, you might be concerned about your cat’s health and potential side effects. After all, hair does lead to hairballs. Before you panic or make any big adjustments

If your cat scratches at furniture, tears up your carpet, or sometimes scratches you or others, then you might have wondered whether you should declaw your cat. After all, many people have declawed their cats in the past, so why shouldn’t you?Before you elect to get your cat’s claws removed, understand that declawing your cat

Though it can be difficult to diagnose, asthma in cats should not be ignored. Cats with asthma are suffering, but they have no way to tell you or treat themselves. If you’re concerned that your cat has asthma, the first thing you should do is minimize risks in your home that could hurt your cat

Cats are notorious for enjoying a good nap at any time of the day. Most cats sleep between 12-18 hours per day, though other cats may sleep for up to 20 hours a day.  If you’re a new kitten owner or notice that your cat is sleeping more often than usual, you probably don’t have

Unfortunately, many cats go dehydrated — and not because they don’t have access to water. For a variety of reasons, from a cat’s diet to their habits, many cats don’t drink enough water and become dehydrated. Dehydration in cats is a serious problem that can lead to health issues, some of which are much worse

Kittens, depending on their age, need to be fed in a specific way. From bottles to bowls, making sure you’re giving a kitten the right food helps it grow into a healthy cat.  You can buy pretty much everything you need to feed a kitten at a local pet store, but you want to make

There are plenty of instances when sedating a cat can be the best choice for both you and your cat or kitten. However, not all cat owners understand when the best time to sedate a cat is. If you’re wondering whether you should sedate your cat, the answer is no — at least, not on

New cat owners have many questions, especially if they’ve never owned a cat before. If you previously owned a dog, then you may assume that some aspects of caring for a cat are similar, including caging or crating a cat. However, cats and dogs are very different and respond to caging and crating in almost

For anyone who has ever unrolled a yoga mat at home, it’s no secret that cats are made for yoga.  Not only are cats avid stretchers, but the yoga cat pose even draws its name from a common cat stretch. Add in that cats are naturally drawn to yoga mats and it becomes clear that