Category Archives: Cat Health

Cats are fastidious. In fact, when they quit being so, it’s time for an intervention, aka, a trip to the veterinarian. Something is wrong with a cat who doesn’t regularly take a spit bath. It could be that the cat … Continue reading →

When you visit your veterinarian, he or she will almost always weigh your cat. The vet will then compare the new weight to the weight documented during previous visits and, of course, evaluate whether this is a good (healthy) weight … Continue reading →

This day—August 28th—had been designated as National Holistic Pet Day. It’s designed to bring awareness to pet owners about alternatives to, as well as accompaniments to, traditional veterinary care. According to experts, holistic treatments consider the pet’s lifestyle, diet, and … Continue reading →

This is not a very uplifting topic, but we should be aware and informed about early cancer detection in our precious cats. Education can save lives and the life you save might be that of your beloved cat. I’ve seen … Continue reading →

Wow! We’ve chosen to raise our cats indoors. Research shows that it’s safer for cats to live inside. Experts say that cats kept inside are healthier and live longer. They are protected from dogs, coyotes and such, as well as … Continue reading →

We like to think that the little fur ball we bring home or the sweet cat we take into our heart will live happily ever after and beyond under our gentle care. However, sometimes cats do get injured and they … Continue reading →

Did you know that cats can suffer from diabetes, asthma, arthritis, acne, the cat flu, and even false pregnancies? They can get gallstones, glaucoma, gum disease, cushings disease, and even high blood pressure and cirrhosis of the liver. And a … Continue reading →