How to Get Rid of the Cat Litter Smell
How to Get Rid of the Cat Litter Smell. Owning a cat, or allowing a cat to own you, brings plenty of rewards. Keeping a cat, however, also means keeping a litter box. The threat of litter box odors...
View ArticleHow to Remove Ear Wax from a Cat
How to Remove Ear Wax from a Cat. No matter how zealous your cat is about keeping itself clean, it’s going to be up to you to take care of its ears. Furthermore, if your cat is shaking its head,...
View ArticleHow to Treat Ear Mites With Ivermectin
How to Treat Ear Mites With Ivermectin. Ear mites, found most commonly in cats, are more than a nuisance for your pet or an inconvenience to you. While mild cases may only cause severe itching, severe...
View ArticlePancreatic Disease in Cats
Pancreatic Disease in Cats. A cat's pancreas is located in the abdomen behind the small intestine. The pancreas is responsible for producing insulin to aid the body in metabolizing sugar for energy,...
View ArticleHow to Treat Cat Mites
How to Treat Cat Mites. On a cat, mites thrive in the ears because they can provide a dirty, dark and moist environment. Mites can also live outside of the ears on a cat, hiding in its hair. Ear mites,...
View ArticleHow to Trim a Maine Coon Cat's Hair
How to Trim a Maine Coon Cat's Hair. Most of the time, cats can groom themselves adequately. On rare occasions, however, the cat will need a hand, especially if it has long hair. Maine Coons have very...
View ArticleHow to Remove Cat Spray
How to Remove Cat Spray. Cats spray, or urinate, out of the litter box both to mark territory and, in female cats, to call males for mating when in heat. Spray can have a pungent odor because of the...
View ArticleAllergy to Cat Saliva
Allergy to Cat Saliva. Humans who are allergic to cats are usually allergic to their saliva. It turns into dander after being dried and spreads from cats, to humans, clothes, furniture, everything cats...
View ArticleNatural Herbal Remedies for Urinary Blockages in Cats
Natural Herbal Remedies for Urinary Blockages in Cats. If your male cat is straining to urinate, has bloody urine, is trying to urinate in unusual places and/or is licking his urinary opening, he could...
View ArticleSide Effects of Insulin in Cats
Side Effects of Insulin in Cats. Insulin is a lifesaving medication for cats diagnosed with diabetes, but it does have a few drawbacks. If a vet has determined a cat is insulin-dependent, it will...
View ArticleWhy Do Cats Spray Indoors?
Why Do Cats Spray Indoors?. It's a fact of life with cats. At some point, most will spray. While humans find this behavior maddening and offensive, the cats consider it perfectly normal. Neutered cats...
View ArticleFeline Gingivitis Cures
Feline Gingivitis Cures. Gingivitis is the technical term for inflammation of the gums. It affects many animals, including cats. The disease is caused by tartar buildup associated with poor dental...
View ArticleLantus Insulin for Cats
Lantus Insulin for Cats. Lantus, or insulin glargine, is the insulin of choice for many veterinarians treating diabetic cats. When used correctly in combination with a high-protein, low-carbohydrate,...
View ArticleHow to Build an Outdoor Shelter for a Feral Cat
How to Build an Outdoor Shelter for a Feral Cat. According to the Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine, there are an estimated 87 million feral cats in the U.S. Most live near populated...
View ArticleHow to Get Rid of Ticks & Fleas From Cats
How to Get Rid of Ticks & Fleas From Cats. Whether your cat is an outdoor cat or an indoor cat, it is still subject to flea and tick infestation. Fleas and ticks are parasites that feed on the...
View ArticleCat Repellent Ingredients
Cat Repellent Ingredients. Cat repellent is a useful tool to keep cats away from areas. You can buy commercial cat repellents or prepare your own at home. Dispense them via spray bottle or can, or...
View ArticleHow to Use Herbal Tinctures for Cats
How to Use Herbal Tinctures for Cats. Herbal tinctures are natural liquid extracts made from fresh or dried medicinal plant parts and a liquid base. The liquid base is most commonly a 100 or more proof...
View ArticleHow to Tell My Cat Has a Kidney Stone
How to Tell My Cat Has a Kidney Stone. The signs of kidney stones (calculi) in your cat, which goes by the medical term "feline calcium oxalate urolithiasis," are markedly similar to those noted in...
View ArticleDIY Cat Tree Builds
DIY Cat Tree Builds. Indoor cats need their own "furniture" so that they can exercise their claws, get a good stretch and relieve boredom. Without proper cat furniture, cats tend to perform those...
View ArticleHow Do Cats Get Cold Sores?
How Do Cats Get Cold Sores?. Cold sores are painful and annoying, even for cats. They are caused by the feline herpes virus and can affect any cat during any point in its life. Feline herpes is a...
View ArticleHow to Train an Indoor Cat to Become an Outdoor Cat
How to Train an Indoor Cat to Become an Outdoor Cat. For your cat's optimum health and safety, he should ideally remain an indoor or indoor/outdoor cat. A kitty that has lived indoors all his life is...
View ArticleHow to Get Rid of Flea Eggs on Cats
How to Get Rid of Flea Eggs on Cats. Fleas are a cat owner's worst nightmare. Multiplying beyond belief, the infamous pests produce red swells when they bite and can infest your entire home. One of the...
View ArticleCat Nose Diseases
Cat Nose Diseases. If your cat is experiencing prolonged nasal problems, there is a good chance he may be suffering from a feline nasal disease. Feline nasal diseases are best diagnosed and treated by...
View ArticleNatural Cat Flea Control Recipe
Natural Cat Flea Control Recipe. As most cat owners know, there are few pests as pesky as fleas. And because they are so invasive, it can be tempting to use harsh and toxic chemicals in a desperate...
View ArticleHow to Make a Ribbon Wand Cat Toy
How to Make a Ribbon Wand Cat Toy. Most cats love to bat and chase ribbons. Make a ribbon toy for them to play with. The amount of time the ribbon toy lasts depends on the cat. For example, if the cat...
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