Cat grooming: How to select a cat brush
Ever wonder how to make sense of all the various kinds of cat brushes and combs out there? Here are some tips: If your kitty's fur is regularly brushed and free of any tangles or mats, a fine/medium combination comb will work nicely. Ever wonder how to make sense of all the various kinds of cat brushes and combs out there? & Read more »
Winning the War Against Fleas
Fleas are one of your pet's greatest enemies. These tiny, wingless insects jump onto cats, dogs, and people and ingest their blood. Fleas flourish worldwide in moderate humidity and temperatures; only extreme, prolonged cold weather kills them. Their complex life cycle includes several microscopic stages including egg, larvae, and pupae. Fleas can live for several months. What are the Dangers & Read more »
Flea Facts: Know Thy Enemy
General Facts A flea's main diet is blood. Fleas are generally less than 3/16" long. A female flea consumes 15 times her body weight in blood daily. Fleas are attracted to animals by body heat, movement and the carbon dioxide the host exhales. Fleas accelerate the equivalent of 50 times faster than a space shuttle does after liftoff. Fleas can jump up to 150 times the & Read more »
Foil Fleas
Nothing puts a damper on fun like the appearance of fleas! If you're not prepared for them, they can infest your pet and your entire house. And as if the itching and scratching they can cause isn't enough of an annoyance, your pet can also develop a reaction to fleas if he is allergic to their bite. Fleas will feed & Read more »
Why Is My Cat Scratching At Her Ears?
Occasional light scratching is normal. However, persistent scratching or pawing at the ears or head can be an indication of ear infection, injury, excess earwax, something lodged in the ear or skin problems. Some ear problems may not be easily visible and require a deep ear exam by a veterinarian to be properly evaluated. Any discharge, odor, redness, pain, swelling, & Read more »
How to Clean Your Cat's Ears
Many cats are excellent self-groomers and rarely need ear care, while others should have routine cleanings. If you notice wax, dirt or other debris, then it is probably time for a cleaning. For those cats that need it, cleaning and caring for your pet's ears are important ways to reduce the chance for ear infections and excess waxy build up. & Read more »
Hairballs: 8 Ways to Lick the Problem
Few creatures are as fastidious as felines. They can spend hours licking their coats, and when they've covered every inch, they'll happily start again. They don't seem to mind swallowing a little hair -- it's all part of good grooming. Sometimes, however, fur that should pass right through the digestive system gets trapped in the stomach. As more and more & Read more »
Giving Your Cat a Bath
Cats can groom themselves, so they don't need to be washed as often as dogs. However, you may have to wash your cat from time to time. You may have to give your cat a flea bath, for example. Longhaired cats need to be bathed periodically to keep their hair from tangling and matting. Washing a cat isn't easy. With & Read more »
The Case for Cat Grooming
Cats clean themselves. They spend a lot of time licking and cleaning themselves, so why should you groom them? Grooming accomplishes much more than just making your cat's coat look nice and shiny. It also stimulates circulation, removes loose hair and helps prevent matting. Cats clean themselves. They spend a lot of time licking and cleaning themselves, so why should you groom them? Grooming accomplishes & Read more »
Products Offer Options to Declawing
Declawing is the removal of a cat's front claws so it can't scratch furniture or people. Declawing is very controversial. Some people believe it's inhumane to declaw a cat because the surgery causes needless pain and suffering. They compare declawing a claw to amputating a finger. If you buy a purebred cat from a breeder or adopt a cat from & Read more »
What Mite Help?
What Mite Help? My kitty's an ear mite magnet. It seems like I'm always putting ear mite drops into poor Sheba's ears, but I worry about too much medicine. Are there any natural remedies for ear mites that work? - B.G., Wauna, Washington If your cat has dirt in her ears that looks like coffee grounds and she's shaking her & Read more »
Keep Your Cat Safe This Summer
When temperatures heat up, so does your pet. Here's how to help your cat cool it during the summer months. When temperatures heat up, so does your pet. People aren't the only ones who can get heat stroke--pets are susceptible to it as well. Here's how to help your cat cool it during the summer months. Keep your cat indoors throughout the season. If, however, & Read more »
Get the Facts on Cat Fleas
Nobody wants to get up-close and personal with fleas, but if you want to combat them, you should know more about them. Here are some fascinating flea facts that could help you keep them off your pets and out of your home: Fleas are Born on Your Cat Flea eggs are laid on your cat, then roll off wherever your cat & Read more »
Do I Need to Brush My Cat's Teeth?
Yes! Home dental care is one of the best ways to help keep your cat's teeth and gums healthy. Use a moistened, soft, pet toothbrush or child's toothbrush, finger toothbrush, gauze around a finger or a cotton swab. Be sure to use pet toothpaste - no human toothpaste, baking soda or salt. Yes! Home dental care is one of the best ways & Read more »
What Do I Do if My Cat has Fleas?
Start a complete flea control program immediately. An effective flea control program MUST address three points: treatment of the pet (or pets), the entire house (and car or motor home), and the yard (deck, garage, etc.). All pets that can contract fleas MUST be treated (fish, birds, reptiles and small and furry pets don't need treatment). There are many safe & Read more »
Prevent Your Cat from Scratching Your Screens
You enjoy letting the fresh air and sunshine into your home by opening the windows, but your feisty feline may just see this as an invite to climb or scratch your window screens. Screen scratching can become a sticky situation for many Pet Parents. Feline expert and PetSmart veterinarian Dr. Robyn Jaynes, weighs in on the subject: "When it comes to & Read more »
Grooming for cats
Brushing, bathing and clipping aren't just about good looks - they're a must for good health. When it comes to your baby, grooming is more than just a beauty regimen, it's actually about good healthcare. Imagine never clipping your nails or brushing your teeth. Yuck! And while the beauty consequences of not grooming are kind of obvious, just think about & Read more »
Cat Bath 101
Washing a cat can be challenging. With the exception of a few breeds, most cats avoid water and dislike being bathed. The whole process will be easier if you have someone helping you. Getting Ready Select a good-quality cat shampoo for your cat's bath. Make certain your house is at least 70 degrees or warmer. Place cotton balls into your & Read more »
The Basics - Cat Brushing and Nail Trimming
Keeping your cat's coat groomed and nails trimmed are key to keeping him healthy. If you want to maintain both his coat and nails in between professional groomings or prefer to groom at home, these tips will help make the job easier. Keeping your cat's coat groomed and nails trimmed are key to keeping him healthy. If you want to maintain both his & Read more »
Proper Feeding For Your Cat From Kitten to Adulthood
Kitten The kitten life stage is marked by an abundance of energy and growth. To support your cat during this stage and ensure she grows up healthy, strong and happy, she requires foods with higher levels of protein, fats, vitamins and minerals to meet her growth and high energy requirements. Feeding food specifically created for kittens is vital since kittens & Read more »
