First Aid For Cats...

The myth about cats having nine lives can somewhat misleading at times. Especially for the first time cat owner, sometimes they need a little human help in order to keep their impressive reputation in tact. That is why it is useful to have a basic grasp of feline first aid just in case....

Compare Cat Insurance...

Cat Insurance Comparison Site CompareCatInsurance.com is a new cat insurance comparison site launched by specialist pet publishing company, K9 Media Ltd....

Toxic Mould Can Kill Cats...

The deaths of two cats from what is believed to be the first documented case of toxic black mold poisoning in pets point to a new health concern for pet owners, according to a veterinarian who co-authors a report in the Sept. 1, 2007, issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Douglas Mader, a veterinary specialist in Marathon, Fla., was performing routine dental procedures on two cats when he noticed frothy blood within endotracheal tubes used to supply anesthesia to the animals. The veterinarian immediately stopped the procedures, but both...

Litter Box Problems With My Cat...

- Q – I have had Musette for five years, and during that time traveled considerably with my job. Musette and I moved to Virginia in June 2002.  I do not travel as much, but must go hom to check on my Mother periodically in North Carolina.  Now when I travel, even though she has a pet sitter, she has started pooping on the rug once a day instead of the litter box (still pees in the litter box). Since my last weekend trip, she has started pooping on the rug once a day even when I am home (usually at night when I am asleep). Her litter is cleaned every day; she gets...

How to Stop My Cat Chewing...

- Q – My husband and I adopted a cat from a local shelter 8 months ago. For 8 months we have been trying to curb his bad behavior of chewing on cardboard boxes. He has ruined many in our basement. We have no other room in the house for the litter box, other than the basement, so we cannot keep him out of there. What can we do to stop this behavior? We have tried all of the traditional means we can think of, and my husband is really losing patience with him! Danielle, - A -  You might try spraying the boxes with a hot pepper spray or a cheap cologne/perfume. It will...

Most Popular Cat Names...

Consider this, you have just got this cute little kitten, you are prepared, you have got a nice warm home for it, the litter tray is ready and waiting for action, the kitten’s toys are on standby and your cupboard is stocked with food and drink for the little one. ‘What’s it called?’ some one says, you stare expressionless at them, tumbleweed blows across your living room. The naming of your cat is one of the first steps in creating a long lasting bond with your cat, it is not a decision to be taken lightly, give the matter some thought, and whilst you are...

How to Find a Lost Cat...

If you have ever lost your cat it can be an upsetting experience. Most cats don’t actually run away or stray from home. We all know cats like to explore new places, sometimes, though, this could end up with them getting trapped. They can also get lost if they are investigating new territory, and even sometimes they can be taken away by circumstances not of their own doing. When a cat is ill or injured it may seek haven in a safe dark place but very rarely do cats leave their home, even if badly treated. Try not to panic too much if you can’t find your cat, but start a...

What is a Moggy?...

(A) – A small peruvian aardvark? (B) – A term for a series of manoeuvres conducted by the Spanish Armada in the late 18th Century? (C) – An informal name for a cat? If you answer A or B then please feel free to lower your head in shame. However if you have answered C then hold your head proudly in the air and walk with some kind of arrogance, because, frankly you deserve it. MOGGY IS INDEED AN INFORMAL NAME FOR A CAT. The definition of a MOGGY is a cat or a kitten that does not belong to any recognised breed. Here in the UK it is also an informal name for a cat...

Why Does My Cat Lick?...

- Q – I adopted a domestic shorthair kitten about a year ago that had been abandoned near my sister’s house. She’s now a healthy, happy adult neutered cat, with a bit of a weight problem. We recently changed her diet to Science Diet Feline Maintenance Light, and she’s slimming down nicely already. The problem that we’re having is that in the past two months, she has started licking things around the house. Her favorite targets seem to be a fossilized clamshell, a flowerpot coated with some sort of pebbly clay-like coating, and a ceramic tile....

Cat Wees in the House...

- Q – My cat pees everywhere and on everything! He’s been doing it years now. I thought he would break out of it eventually, but he continues to do it. He pees on my clothes, my school papers, and now he’s peed on my records and I’m fed up. I seriously thought about throwing him out and leaving him to fend for himself. I am at my wit’s end! I’ve tried physically reprimanding him, I’ve tried isolating him, I’ve tried everything! Now I am just trying to keep from seriously hurting him; what do I do? Karl, Toledo, OH - A –...