Getting you house ready for your cat to come home is as difficult as it may seem. Just a little advance thought will help make the newcomer feel at home and welcome in strange new surroundings. Every cat household needs the following: LITTER BOX AND LITTER. The litter box should be shallow enough for the [...]

Climbing tress, chasing prey and basking in the sun are activities that all cats enjoy while outside. With little effort, you can provide these activities indoors for your cat and keep your cat safe at the same time. There are many ready-made cat trees available, and you can make your own. A cat tree may [...]

There are enormous numbers of surplus pet cats, and tragically, each year between four and five million pets (including purebreds) must be euthanized at animal shelters. Countless others live and die on the streets, not fortunate enough to be rescued and brought to shelters. When you spay or neuter your cat, you are preventing the [...]

High quality commercially prepared cat foods have been scientifically developed to give your cat the correct balance of nutrients and calories. Your veterinarian will be able to recommend the best diet to keep your cat healthy. Buy the highest-quality food you can afford. Lower-quality foods may cost you less today, but they can increase your [...]

You can maintain your cats overall health in two important ways: (1) schedule an annual preventive visit with your veterinarian (including an examination and any necessary vaccinations) and other visits as needed. (2) perform weekly at home examinations. Do a thorough nose-to-tail checkup followed by a special treat. Be gentle and patient, and your cat [...]

Many diseases common to cats can be prevented in two ways. These are by keeping your cat indoors and by having your cat vaccinated according to your veterinarian’s advice. Common feline illnesses include the following: UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION (URI). URIs are similar in many ways to the common cold in humans and produce many of [...]