Cats and tuna seemingly go together like cookies and milk. We see commercials depicting a cat going wild for tuna flavored cat food. We tend to think of tuna, and other types of fish, as the pinnacle treat for our finicky felines. However, despite this popular image, tuna isn’t always the best choice for your …
Just as vinegar and water do not mix well, neither do cats and water. Most cats hate water and do put up a fight if you try to bathe them. The select few cats that enjoy a good bath or at least tolerate you giving them a bath are few and far between. I hated to …
Feeding your cat seems simple, but it can be a bit complicated. Cats are known for being finicky eaters. If your cat is picky and doesn’t want to eat their food, the temperature may be the issue. Do cats prefer their food warm or cold? Does your cat turn their nose up at their food? …
It’s important to spay or neuter your cat. However, the aftermath isn’t always pleasant. You probably know that it’s best for your cat to wear a cone after their surgery, but they don’t like it. It seems cruel to keep them in the cone, but it’s for their own good. How long should a cat …
It’s an exciting time when your cat is about to have kittens. As a pet parent, you want to be prepared for anything. Some owners have tests at the vet to determine how many kittens their cat will have. For others, it’s a watch and wait time. They count each kitten, and wonder if the …
Some cats are simply not indoor cats. They are perfectly happy outside, and they aren’t comfortable being indoors. If you have this type of cat, you probably worry about leaving them outside in the winter. You may also notice community cats, and wonder how they make it through the cold temps. Should you bring cats …
Catnip is famous for being a cat intoxicant. It’s effects are known far and wide. It’s even become an undeniable part of our culture. For example, Ray Bradburry is quoted as saying that libraries were his catnip. Given all the hype, you may wonder if catnip is really as powerful as it seems. Will it …
Fleas are always inconvenient, but there’s no worse time for your cat to get fleas than when she is nursing kittens. When she is nursing, the products you can safely use are limited. To make matters worse, you also need to treat the kittens. Kittens cannot tolerate flea medications, but a flea infestation can be …
Each cat is as different as each human being, but these species run a close parallel. When you are ill or not feeling well, are you likely to have minor mood or behavior changes? So will a cat. You may suddenly not want to be touched or become agitated when someone constantly strokes your forehead …
Cats are prolific breeders. You may have a pregnant cat without ever realizing she was in heat. This raises the question, do cats have to be in heat to get pregnant? Does a cat have to be in heat to get pregnant? Did your cat get pregnant, seemingly without going into heat? What happened? Put …