Month: February 2020

Kitten care

I Picked Up a Stray Kitten: An Action Plan

The decision to get the kitten should be weighed and carefully thought through. But there are times when stake – the lives of little creatures and every minute is like gold. A kitten can throw under the door, or you, coming home from work, encounter a defenseless homeless man a ball and can not pass […]

Cats care

A Cat and a Child in the Same House

Contents: Dangerous cats for children? How cats treat a newborn? A cat and a small child in the house: what to pay attention? How to establish joint life of a cat and a baby under the same roof? Your family expected completion, and you’re worried how the baby will react to a cat? Maybe you […]

Cats care

How to Get Rid of Fleas on Cats: A Step-by-Step Guide

Key Takeaways Any cat can pick up fleas, whether or not it goes outdoors, so watch for excessive itching, licking, and biting at the coat. Look for “flea dirt” (tiny black specks of flea droppings) on your cat’s skin as one of the clearest early signs of an infestation. Fleas are more than a nuisance: […]

Cat health

Should I Spay or Neuter My Cat? A Complete Guide (Part 1)

Key Takeaways Spaying and neutering are among the most effective steps an individual owner can take to help curb cat overpopulation. The procedure offers real health and behavioral benefits, including a reduced urge to roam and, for females, an end to messy heat cycles. Neutered cats need slightly fewer calories, but a proper diet and […]

Feeding cats

What to Feed Large Cats

Contents: Features of the physiology of kittens large breed What affects the size of cats? The diet of big cats The better to feed the Maine Coon and other large cats? What is special about the physiology of big cats: Maine Coon, Savannah, the Chausie, Serval, Norwegian and Siberian cats? Do they need a special […]

Cat health

Obesity in Cats: How Dangerous Is It?

An overweight cat is one of the most common issues we see in companion animals. In the wild, cats cover long distances every day and hunt for their food. Indoor pets move far less, and when a sedentary lifestyle is paired with an unbalanced diet, the pounds start to add up. Many owners find their […]

Kitten care

Feline Panleukopenia in Kittens

Contents: What is feline panleukopenia? Infection with feline panleukopenia Panleukopenia in kittens: symptoms Treatment and prevention of panleukopenia Feline panleukopenia is also known as feline distemper. This is very dangerous and, unfortunately, a common disease that affects adult cats and kittens. Without timely treatment, it inevitably leads to death. And if the symptoms in adult […]