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Cat Care

Cat Health

Bladder Cancer in Cats: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Care Options

Bladder cancer is quite rare in cats. The most common type of bladder cancer, transitional cell carcinoma, has an estimated prevalence of 0.18% in cats, which means fewer than 2 in 1000 cats are affected.

How to Prepare Financially for Sick Pet Visits

Prepare financially for any unexpected sick pet visits, so you can be in a better position to provide for your pet with the best care without feeling the financial stress. Caring for a pet can often be expensive, especially when they fall ill, so we've created a list of some helpful tips to help you plan accordingly.

What to Expect at Your Cat’s First Vet Visit, From Start to Finish

Taking a cat to the vet for the first time can be daunting, but when equipped with the right info, anybody can do it—even a new cat parent. From the moment you check in at the front desk to the car ride home, there are things you can count on to ensure your kitty's visit goes smoothly.

Is Your Long-Haired Cat Too Hot? A Vet Shares Signs to Watch For

As cat owners, we don't hear as many cautionary tales about our pets overheating and heat safety recommendations as dog owners do. Like dogs, cats can experience heat exhaustion and heat stroke. For long-haired cats, overheating may be an even greater concern.

How to Safely Give Your Cat a Pill

Cat's are notoriously difficult to get pills into. Just ask your vet! If your sick cat coughs or vomits after taking a pill, there is good reason to stop trying to administer the pill using the method you are using. The most common method of administering medications that can cause problems is dry pilling. If you've ever tried to swallow a dry aspirin without liquid, you'll recognize how uncomfortable the experience can be.

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Why Yarn Is Not a Safe Toy for Cats

How to Know When to Call the Vet for Your Cat

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Cat Grooming

Cat Anal Gland Problems and What to Do About Them

Is your cat licking their rear end or scooting across the carpet? Anal gland issues might be the cause. These glands release fluid during bowel movements, and when blocked, they cause discomfort. Discover the causes, signs, and vet treatment for this problem.

What Causes Cat Matted Fur—Plus How to Detangle and Prevent Mats from Coming Back

When your cat’s coat has more than small tangles and snarls and matting begins to form, your cat might need professional help to get her hair-do back to norm.

How to Bathe a Cat or Kitten Without Getting Scratched

There are certainly dozens of other chores you'd rather tackle than giving your cat a bath—and without a doubt, your kitty doesn't welcome the idea either! But when you need to provide the best care for your adorable fuzzball, we have helpful tips to make bath time easier.

How to Trim Your Cat's Nails: Pro Tips to Make the Process Easy

Need help trimming your cat's nails? As anyone who lives with cats knows, cats like to scratch. They scratch to mark their territory, to stretch and flex their feet and bodies, and to wear down the dead outer layer of skin on their nails. Unfortunately, all the scratching behavior can result in damage to furniture or curtains—and maybe even you! You can satisfy their need to scratch by making sure they have plenty of scratch-approved surfaces and by keeping your cat's nails in check with regular trimming.

Kitten Care

Training Your Kitten to Use the Litter Box

When you bring home a new kitten, one of the very first things you will need to teach them is how to use the litter box. Proper litter box training early on will help your kitten develop healthy habits for life.

Choosing the Best Food for Kittens

Congratulations on your new kitten! One of the first decisions you will need to make is to choose an appropriate diet for your kitten. Proper nutrition is one of the most important aspects of caring for your kitten. You may be feeling overwhelmed with all the cat and kitten food choices on there. Where do you begin?

Introducing Your New Kitten: A Guide to the First 30 Days

A new kitten entering your home is thrilling. You might have eagerly anticipated this moment, or perhaps the kitten's arrival was an unexpected surprise.

How to Keep Your Kitten Safe While Playing

Kittens are the epitome of playfulness, but they seem to get their tiny paws on everything imaginable. While letting your kitten play and explore is important to its mental development, you need to make sure that what it's playing with is safe.

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