Q – What exactly is a “Tom” cat? A – A male cat which has not been neutered is called a “Tom”. A female cat which is not spayed is called a “Queen”. Q – What is a Feral cat and how does that compare to “stray” cats? A – That is a very good cat question. “Feral” is a word…
Tick removal is one summertime task that no one volunteers for. But if you or your pets roam about in the outdoors during warm weather, it’s possible you may be elected for the task. Ticks are not limited to the woods. Oh no, they can be in your yard or other commonly used areas. And…
Summertime is a time of unusual cat health problems. While it is the favorite season of many creatures, including cats and humans, it is also the time of year when mosquitoes, fleas and ticks abound. How do you handle these situations? Well, it’s not as difficult as one might think. Armed with just a bit…
Cat health insurance is something that should at least be considered by every thoughtful cat caretaker. Cats are family. Like all our family members, we want them to be happy and healthy. But what if something should happen and your cat needs medical care? What about wellness care for your cat? We are fortunate to…
Who’s at Risk? Cat Health Care includes seasonal protection for your felines. White cats, or even cats who have dark fur in other places, but who have white ears and/or faces, are especially susceptible to sunburn. Pale or bald cats (such as the lighter tabby cats and the Sphinx) are also at risk. These cats are…
Cat Health is a very broad topic, and one which may take some time to explore. As this site grows, I will have more and more information based on availability and your input. Recently, I have researched and added a new pages covering the truth about Cat Declawing and also Cat Spaying and Neutering . I hope…
To understand kitten care, one must first understand the nature of the beast – literally! A newborn kitten usually weighs about 3-4 ounces. This weight should double in the first nine days and continue to increase until the kitten is over 30 times its birth weight by the end of its first year. So you…
What Does Cat Spaying and Neutering Involve? Cat spaying and neutering removes an animal’s ability to reproduce. Spaying and Neutering (sterilization or “fixing”) is very common and is beneficial to both the cat and owner. In female cats, this is called spaying. In male cats, the procedure is called neutering. Cat spaying and neutering involves…
As bizarre as cat behavior problems may seem at times, rarely do cats do anything without a reason or at least some kind of incentive. While many of these problems may stem from health reasons, and these should be ruled out first by your veterinarian, there are also many other reasons for “bad” behavior, and…
Most indoor cats enjoy going outside. And it’s understandable. After all, the great outdoors is exciting! There are interesting smells, all kind of things to hunt and strange cats to meet! As appealing as being outdoors may seem to your kitty, the dangers to any cat alone outdoors are far greater than most people know. The…
