Cats & Kittens : Health & Vet Care
Important Basics in Baby Kitten Care
Even if you’ve had years of experience with adult cats, taking care of a kitten is a whole new world. Kittens eat differently, sleep differently, and need time to adjust to changes both inside their bodies and in the outside world. Learn about a kitten’s basic needs and how to help your kitten grow into a happy, healthy adult cat...
Jan 14, 2006, 14:07

Cats & Kittens : Health & Vet Care
Five Reasons to Declaw Your Cat – And One Good Reason Not To
When you have your cat declawed, you are actually amputating the first joint of each front toe. This is necessary because the nail bed covers almost the entire joint, and leaving a portion of the claw un-amputated can result in some nasty infections and other complications...
Jan 14, 2006, 13:53

Cats & Kittens : Health & Vet Care
Five Most Common Cat Ailments to Watch For
As a cat owner, your first responsibility is to keep your pet healthy. However, even with balanced nutrition and a good amount of love and attention, cats can still get sick. Learn about the most common ailments that affect cats so you can try to prevent them or cure them quickly with the proper medical care when you first spot the symptoms...
Jan 14, 2006, 13:42

Cats & Kittens : Health & Vet Care
Easy Tricks to Medicating your Cat
Many pet owners dread these words, “Give your cat one of these pills twice a day.” Any pet owner knows the frustration of forcing a pill down the throat of a cat who does not feel well and who is not a willing participant. Before you don your protective armor to medicate your cat, try these easy tricks to get your kitty to take medicine...
Jan 14, 2006, 13:39

Cats & Kittens : Health & Vet Care
Ear Mites – Treatment for those Kitty Critters
Ear mites (Otodectes cynotis) are very small crab-like parasites found in the ears of animals. These parasites are very common in cats, especially those who go outdoors. Cats that are affected by ear mites will become uncomfortable and itchy. Ear mites are easy to see, too. A cat that has ear mites will have what looks like oily black dirt inside the ear. These parasites live in the ear canal, just on the surface. The ear mites feed on tissue and debris inside the ear...
Jan 14, 2006, 13:34

Cats & Kittens : Health & Vet Care
Deworming Your Cat – How Often Should This Be Done?
Before you introduce a new cat into your family, consider all of the issues related to ensuring its good health.  Regular flea treatments, veterinarian visits, vaccinations, kitty kibble and of course, entertaining toys are all a part of maintaining a happy, healthy cat.  There is one major consideration to think about as well in regards to their health – the deworming process.  How often should this be done? What types of worms plague cats? What are the health concerns in regards to worms?...
Jan 14, 2006, 13:31

Cats & Kittens : Health & Vet Care
Dental Care for Kitties
Most pet owners can spot their pet’s health issues right away. One health problem that may not be so easy to find is dental disease. Cats, just like humans, can have problems with their teeth. As cats age, most do have some form of periodontal disease. Only a vet can tell for certain, but there are things that you can look for when you suspect dental problems with your cat...
Jan 14, 2006, 13:30

Cats & Kittens : Health & Vet Care
Common Cat Allergies and How to Treat Them
There are many people who are allergic to cat dander. But, did you know that cats also have allergies, too? There are numerous foods, household products and other items that cats can have allergic reactions to. It is estimated that at least fifteen percent of all cats in the United States suffer from some form of allergy. Cats who suffer from allergies can be treated in much the same way as humans...
Jan 14, 2006, 13:26

Cats & Kittens : Health & Vet Care
Beating the Heat – Protecting your Cat from Extreme Temperatures
Cats are very susceptible to becoming overheated.  Think about it for a minute – they spend their entire day walking around inside a heavy fur coat, even on very hot days.  A cat that is not accustomed to the outdoors is particularly susceptible to becoming overheated.  If this happens, the cat runs the risk of having a heatstroke...
Jan 14, 2006, 13:05

Cats & Kittens : Health & Vet Care
A Hairy Situation – Why the Cat Hacks Up Hairballs
Cats have such precocious personalities.  They love to leave us presents like the dead lizards they have hunted down and killed.  You might find a mouse in its death throes twitching on your doorstep.  Or you might even be treated to a wonderful display of hacking and retching from your cat, with the wonderful result of a hairball for its efforts.  Hairballs, or trichobezoars as the scientists and veterinarians like to call it, are literally balls of hair...
Jan 14, 2006, 12:56

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