Cats are part of our family. Explore useful information and how-to care tips regarding cat health, behaviour and more.
Fleas are a common and dangerous risk to pets and can be a threat any day of the year. You may already know that fleas thrive in one of your pet’s favourite and most frequented playgrounds – your backyard. Fleas like moisture, shade, soil and grass. However, even if your pets spend most of the…
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When you have a kitty, you may not hear anything about feline hyperthyroidism at wellness-visit check-ups, until your feline friend reaches middle age or older. That’s because feline hyperthyroidism is the number one endocrine disorder in older cats. In fact, hyperthyroidism is so common in older cats that many wellness guidelines recommend screening for this…
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As a pet owner, you have undoubtedly been confronted with the decision to spay or neuter your dog or cat. Veterinarians and experts agree that there are tremendous benefits to spaying or neutering your pet, both on an individual level and to society at-large. Important health benefits to your feline or canine friends include reduction…
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Time to snuggle up but your cat doesn’t stop scratching. You might notice patches of missing fur, or maybe you see that your cat’s skin is scaly in certain spots. Your cat may also seem restless and uncomfortable, and you’re concerned there might be something wrong with your cat’s skin. Cat Skin Problems There are…
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Humans aren’t the only ones who need to exercise to stay healthy. It’s just as important to the overall health of our beloved cats that they get a generous dose of exercise every day. Regular movement keeps your cat’s weight down and helps him or her work off extra energy. Playtime is also crucial to…
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If you’re wondering how you know if your cat has fleas then read on — here are nine signs that your cat may be hosting unwanted guests in your home.
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Your cat loves to find a warm spot to cuddle up, or take a mid-day nap in a sunny windowsill. But as the weather starts to get warmer, it’s important to remember that cats can suffer just like dogs and humans from too much heat. Sadly, many pets are exposed to extreme heat conditions each…
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No one wants to see their beloved feline friend in any kind of pain. But like us, cats can suffer from occasional digestive discomfort, which is just as unpleasant for them as it is for us. It’s important for us, as their caretakers, to be able to recognize when we should be concerned, because sometimes…
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Different breeds of cats have very distinguished and different types of coats. Some have short hair, some are long-haired, and some appear to be hairless. No matter the type, however, your cat takes great pride in his or her coat, spending hours a day grooming and maintaining that fur. Your cat’s coat is actually a…
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Time to snuggle up but your cat doesn’t stop scratching. You might notice patches of missing fur, or maybe you see that your cat’s skin is scaly in certain spots. Your cat may also seem restless and uncomfortable, and you’re concerned there might be something wrong with your cat’s skin. Cat Skin Problems There are…
5 MIN READ
Humans aren’t the only ones who need to exercise to stay healthy. It’s just as important to the overall health of our beloved cats that they get a generous dose of exercise every day. Regular movement keeps your cat’s weight down and helps him or her work off extra energy. Playtime is also crucial to…
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If you’re wondering how you know if your cat has fleas then read on — here are nine signs that your cat may be hosting unwanted guests in your home.
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