If your cat is skinny, this post will show you a number of possible reasons why and what you can do about it. So, why is my cat skinny? Likely reasons why your cat is skinny are illness or disease, anxiety, stress, a problem with their diet, genetics or other pets preventing your cat from …
It’s something that can be very hard for us to understand. We love the image of seeing a mother cat with her kittens. They are so tiny and vulnerable, relying completely on their mother. The mother cat, normally independent and self-centered, puts her needs aside for those of her litter. She displays endless patience while …
Cats are typically fastidious groomers. Unlike dogs, who don’t seem to mind being dirty or even stinky, it’s rare that a cat needs a bath. Their tongue is specially designed to keep their fur clean, and they spend as much as 50% of their day grooming themselves. Still, there are rare occasions when you’ll need …
I am a Crazy Cat Lady who has been rescuing cats for over 30 years. Even though I hold no degree in animal welfare, I am a seasoned nurse with an extensive medical background. My nursing background has helped me assess the cats that came my way. Throughout these years of caring for cats, I …
The color, consistency, and amount of bodily fluids tell the doctor much about the health of a human and animal. There are 26 different body fluids, and humans and their cats have most of those same fluids. For example, blood, mucus, feces, and urine are fluids that tell a health story of you and your …
First, I want to explain that I have no degree in cat care. All I have to my credit are years of wisdom and knowledge from various veterinarians I have met since becoming a cat parent. I am a seasoned nurse who discovered how close humans are to the feline populace regarding habits, medicines, illnesses, …
Even though a human has five senses the same as a cat, there remain marked differences, such as a cat can turn its head and ears towards the direction of the sound. A cat’s senses are incredibly acute compared to those of a human. Researchers who study cats admit, for instance, that a cat’s sense …
If your cat is house trained, you may be surprised to find them peeing on your door. It’s also possible that other cats are peeing on the outside of your door. Smelling urine each time you open the door certainly isn’t appealing. To stop the behavior, you will first need to understand why it’s occurring. …
If you notice your cat’s appetite is decreasing or their trips to their water source are less, it could mean your cat has an oral problem. If you have broken a tooth, have a cavity, have rotten teeth, or have gum diseases such as periodontitis or gingivitis, you may not want to eat or drink …
I was petting my male cat when I noticed something strange. His nipples were dry and crusty. I’d never really paid attention to his nipples before, but I was sure they weren’t supposed to look like this. What was going on? Why are my male cat’s nipples dry? Sure male cats have nipples, but it’s …