If you’re looking to distinguish a pregnancy in a cat versus having worms, there are a few signs you can look for. Sometimes, it can be difficult to tell one from the other. Fortunately, the vet will be able to inform you if she has worms or is pregnant, as well as treat her if … Read more
When mother cats reach a certain age, they grow intolerant of their babies. It’s an instinct that drives the kittens to explore on their own. Sometimes the mother cat becomes agitated because she no longer knows the kitten’s scent. There may be some stress issues that need to be addressed as well Why Would Mother … Read more
So you want a cat, but someone at your house is allergic, and they sneeze or have itchy eyes. What can you do? Well, several things can make a big difference. First, test their allergies to different cat breeds at a shelter. In addition, you can keep the cat only on hardwood floors, use leather/vinyl … Read more
Dumping a bucket of water on a trapped cat would be pretty cruel. But what about spraying them with water – is that considered animal abuse? While some people employ spray bottles against cats, the only thing blasting water at a cat does is teach your pet that you can’t be trusted. Similarly, water-spraying stray … Read more
A common misconception is that male cats will hump dogs because of dominance, but that is NOT the case. The cat humps the dog almost always because of boredom, stress, or anxiety. Other times, it’s a redirected play behavior. The most frequent explanation of this behavior is when something in the cat’s surroundings has recently … Read more
Cat litter box issues are nothing new, but getting a kitten (or any cat) to use a specific litter box can be impossible. However, there are a few things you can try. Here are the things I found that may work: Since kittens use the closest to them, move their litter box to a separate … Read more
Your cat may be stressed and potentially overstimulated by a shift in activity, changes, noises, and scents. When your cat is used only to you, less exposure to other people makes all those new things more frightening. The cat may require extensive socialization if you rarely have visitors or other pets while the cat is … Read more
If a stray cat attacks your kitten, you should take it to the vet, especially if it’s bleeding, lethargic, or limping. Cat claws and teeth contain bacteria, and scratches and bites from cats can get infected. Those wounds must be treated so that they do not get infected. If your kitten hasn’t received its rabies … Read more
You may feel that declawing a cat will solve scratching issues, and you want to try and do it yourself. If you’re on the fence about this, please do not do this. Here’s why: Declawing is one of the most invasive treatments that can be performed on a cat. Every finger’s initial knuckle is being … Read more