Cat Care

These articles are all about caring for cats. They will help you understand how to optimally care for your cat.
Let's dispel some myths around cat litter and share some ways in which we can make our litter boxes gentler on the environment--and on feline and human health at the same time!

How to Dispose of Cat Litter: The Ultimate Guide to Eco-Friendly Pet Waste Management (Part 1)

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
August 15, 2022
When it comes to zero-waste pet care, there's little helpful, non-judgy info out there. Especially when it comes to pet food. But we've got you covered!

The Complete Guide to Zero-Waste Pet Food

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
August 15, 2022
Do your cats have a taste for kitty litter? Luckily, there are easy ways to carb their appetite and prevent it from happening again.

How Do I Prevent Cats from Eating Kitty Litter?

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
September 6, 2021
Veterinarians often recommend lysine for cats who have herpes, wounds, conjunctivitis, and inflammation. Other conditions that...

What Are the Uses of Lysine for Cats?

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
September 6, 2021
Cats enjoy treats every now and then, one of those being cat grass. But which ones are best and how much can you give your cat?

How Do I Choose the Best Cat Grass?

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
September 6, 2021
Cats roll in the dirt to replace bacteria that they lose when grooming themselves or getting baths. If a cat does not have this...

Why does my Cat Roll in Dirt When It's Hot?

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
September 6, 2021
Tips and tricks for how to keep your floors and furniture clean while owning cats who may track litter around your house.

How can I Keep my Cats from Tracking Litter Around the House?

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
September 6, 2021
The best way to use lactulose for cats depends on the problem you're trying to treat. If your cat has megacolon, then you should...

How Do I Use Lactulose for Cats?

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
September 3, 2021
There are several factors to consider when deciding whether to declaw your cat. Though declawing can stop scratching, the declaw...

Should I Declaw my Cat?

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
September 3, 2021
If you’ve wondered how to bathe a cat safely and effectively, we’ve broken down some tips for you!

How Do I Bathe a Cat?

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
September 3, 2021
Veterinarians generally recommend famotidine for cats that have stomach inflammation or acid reflux. It's also given to cats that...

What Is Famotidine for Cats?

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
September 3, 2021
Veterinarians generally prescribe mirtazapine for cats who have health conditions that suppress their appetite, cause them to...

What Are the Uses of Mirtazapine for Cats?

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
September 3, 2021
There are three main types of cat food: dry, moist, and wet. The best cat foods have meat listed as a primary ingredient, and have...

What are the Different Types of Cat Food?

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
September 3, 2021
Buprenorphine is a powerful opiate that is available only by prescription. Veterinarians sometimes order buprenorphine for cats...

What Is Buprenorphine for Cats?

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
September 3, 2021
There are many reasons for a cat eating kitty litter: kittens sometimes eat kitty litter out of curiosity, while adult cats may...

Why is my Cat Eating Kitty Litter?

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
September 3, 2021
Is your cat showing signs of intense scratching? IIt may be lice. Yes, animals get lice too.

How Do I Get Rid of Lice On Cats?

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
August 31, 2021
There are many common reasons for a cat vomiting, including the cat eating too fast, the cat vomiting up hairballs, and the cat...

What are Common Reasons for Cat Vomiting?

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
August 31, 2021
Wanting to travel with your cat? If your cat shows symptoms of carsickness and anxiety, they can be easy fixes with a few steps.

How can I Prevent my Cat from Getting Car Sick?

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
August 31, 2021
Using tea tree oil for cats is dangerous because it can poison them, especially if it is not diluted properly or if the dosage is...

What Are the Dangers of Tea Tree Oil for Cats?

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
August 31, 2021
Cats climb trees for several reasons: first, by climbing trees they can get a better view of their environment. Also, a tree can...

Why Do Cats Climb Trees?

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
August 6, 2021
There are several reasons why cats climb trees, mostly to do with predatory or defensive tactics. Cats, as predators, like to understand their environment well. As they are small animals, their scope of vision is considerably smaller than the outdoor environment of their yards or neighborhoods. Cats often climb trees to get a better view of their surroundings, to help them see any potential dangers or potential prey.
If the cat is only mildly constipated, then you should feed it softer food with a fiber supplement. For severely constipated cats...

What Should I Do for My Constipated Cat?

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
August 6, 2021
If you have a constipated cat, he or she will probably show signs of either straining on the litter box, fewer stools, and may often have stools that are small and look very dry. Conditions that may result in a constipated cat are numerous, and some are severe, so a veterinarian should see any constipated cat.
Chocolate, grapes, garlic, and tomatoes are all toxic to cats and dogs. Besides these, even tiny amounts of...

Which Foods are Toxic to Cats and Dogs?

Cat Care
Susana Bradford
Published:
August 5, 2021
As people have become more health conscious, so have they been paying more attention to the health needs of the furry members of the family. To this end many animal lovers have become aware that the majority of commercial pet foods contain unhealthy ingredients and have shifted instead to sharing the refrigerator and cupboards. While natural, fresh food is far healthier than byproducts and preservatives, keep in mind that the foods listed below are known to be toxic to cats and dogs because of the different ways animals metabolize them.

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