Cats use their claws to climb, escape, defend themselves, stretch and exercise, and even communicate by scratch marks. So what happens when you cut them off? Can you replace them with fake claws? Unfortunately, there are no such things as fake or prosthetic claws. Declawing a cat means more than just removing the claws – … Read more
You’ve probably seen a lot of kittens with blue or gray eyes and wondered whether this is normal in both kittens and adult cats. The explanation is quite simple: All healthy kittens are born with blue eyes because their bodies lack melanin, which is normal. When the eye color changes from blue, it may become … Read more
Cat flea infestation is typically coming from fur. To get rid of the fleas, you must treat the coat and the skin, not the eyes. There are a few ways you can do it. The best way to get rid of the cat’s fleas is to apply flea medication from the vet. Revolution and Capstar … Read more
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
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
Most cats are born with pink pads on their paws. As they age, the pads change color, often to black, and you may see black spots. So, what exactly are these markings? Black spots on a cat’s paws are usually just skin pigmentation. Pink pads are common in light-colored cats, black pads in black cats, … Read more
Rabies is a virus that infects the brain and nerves. It’s a severe disease, and it’s natural to worry whether your pets will get it, especially kittens. Can they be born with it, though? Kittens would almost certainly not be born with rabies because the placenta does an excellent job of keeping maternal and fetal … Read more