Obesity in Cats
Overweight and obesity have emerged as the most important disease processes in cats today. The perils of obesity are far-reaching. It shortens cats’ lives and can actually contribute to chronic inflammatory pain. The good news is that obesity is preventable. More good news is that even if a cat is overweight or obese, the disease […]
Kitten Supplies
Outfitting a house for a new cat isn’t nearly as complicated as it may seem. Just a little advance thought will help make the newcomer feel at home and welcome in strange new surroundings. Every cat household needs the following: Litter box and litter. The litter box, or pan, should be shallow enough for the […]
Kitten Rough Play
Encourage Acceptable Behavior Redirect your kitten’s aggressive behavior onto acceptable objects like toys. Drag a toy along the floor to encourage your kitten to pounce on it, or throw a toy away from your kitten to give her even more exercise chasing the toy down. You can also try toys that your kitten can wrestle […]
Kitten-Proof Your Home
Look around your home Do you see things that kitty might break, or harmful substances she might ingest? Fold and secure your window blinds cord with a rubber band, out of kitty’s reach. Invest in covered wastebaskets. Always keep the door to your clothes dryer closed. Keep cupboard doors and dresser drawers securely closed. Keep […]
Kitten Behavior Basics
Well-socialized cats are more likely to have well-socialized kittens. Kittens “feed” off of their mothers’ calm or fearful attitude toward people. Although feeding time is important, it’s also vital to include petting, talking and playing in order to build good “people-skills” in your kitten. Kittens are usually weaned at six or seven weeks, but may […]
