A cat drinking a lot of water is usually one with a health problem. For the first few weeks after my kitten Billy came to live with us, I don’t think I ever saw him drink water. We would always leave water down for him, but the levels never changed and he never seemed to…
You don’t need me to tell you that cats are fastidiously clean. But they’re not completely immune from sometimes looking a bit unkempt. A classic example of this is a bit of crustiness around their nose. A little bit of black crust around cats’ nose is usually just harmless dry boogers or perhaps lentigo. But…
A comprehensive guide on vaccinating your pet cat. I take a thorough look at vaccines, how they work, how safe they are, at side effects and at available vaccines and vaccination schedules. I’ll also share the arguments for and against vaccinating your kitten or older cat, and let you know what to expect when you…
Flat faced cats are widely admired for their squashed features. Their muzzle is short, nostrils are narrowed and the bridge of their nose often has a raised ridge of skin above it. Flat faced cat breeds include the popular Persians, Scottish Folds and Exotic Shorthair. Flat faced cat breeds are famous for their grumpy cat…
Miralax is a laxative powder that is added to your constipated cat’s drinking water. When your cat digests this drug it binds to the water in their gut, preventing it from leaving their intestines. Your cat’s poop becomes larger and softer inside them, contracting the bowel and making the poop pass more easily. This medication…
In my experience, cats are practically unrivaled in the animal kingdom for doing bizarre and alarming things with complete nonchalance. Among the most startling things I’ve borne witness to was when my cat ate a lizard. Honestly, a big part of the surprise was that she even found a lizard in our part of the…
Amoxicillin for cats is a broad-spectrum prescription based antibiotic medication. This drug is effective against bacterial infections. Veterinarians prescribe Amoxicillin for a variety of infections, such as abscesses, respiratory infections, and UTIs. It is important that your cat completes their course of treatment to reduce the incidence of antibiotic resistance. Generally, the drug has very…
Understanding what to do before you neuter your cat is an important part of the process. After all, it may be a routine procedure for veterinarians, but it’s something that pet parents only have to prepare for very occasionally! Today I’ll make sure that you know what to expect and how to get ready, so…
Prozac is a standard treatment for cats with anxiety disorders or specific inappropriate behaviors. It can be very stressful coping with a cat that is anxious and aggressive. I know because I’ve lived with one! In Prozac For Cats we take a look at how prozac works and what it is used for in cats….
Fish oil for cats is a supplement that you can feed to your kitty. And it actually has scientifically confirmed health benefits! These include delaying dementia, helping with kidney or skin conditions, and giving a dose of vitamins, minerals and fatty acids. Fish oil can provide needed nutrition that older cats may be deficient in….