Why Don’t Cats See Their Vets as Often as Dogs Do?
When it comes to regular veterinary checkups, cats are left holding the short end of the wand toy. While 78.8 percent of dog owners said they made at least one veterinary trip per year for preventive care, only 47.2 percent of cat owners did the same, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association’s latest edition …
Need Therapy? The Cat Will See You Now
When it comes to helping people, dogs get all the glory. It’s not hard to find awwww-inspiring photos of dogs helping vision-impaired people across the street, warning owners of an upcoming seizure or dutifully carrying the newspaper to the disabled. But what about therapy cats? Do cats just lack the altruism gene? Did their reputation …
Cat Breeds Made For Winter Weather
“Winter Wonderland” might be a song humans are humming this January, but not all cats enjoy the dropping temperatures. However, some cat breeds have developed the physical traits to not just survive but even enjoy colder climates. If you live where the winters are harsh (or, let’s be honest, even if you don’t), these might …
How to Walk a Cat on a Leash
When outdoors, a cat sure gets around. In fact, a crowd-sourced mapping project that equips cats with GPS devices has the interactive maps to prove it. The trouble is, there are lots of potential hazards along an adventurous cat’s route, including moving cars, dogs and wild animals, infectious diseases, parasites and toxins. This is why …
Common Diseases in Senior Cats
A cat named Creme Puff holds the world record for “oldest cat,” slinking past her 38th birthday by three days. While most cats don’t have that kind of longevity, advances in nutrition and veterinary medicine are helping felines live longer than ever before. And with the right care, maybe your kitty will make it into …
The Secret Lives of Cats: Kitty Cams Tell All
Ever wonder what your cat is up to when you’re not around? Does your feline lick your toothbrush or nap on your pillow? Well, wonder no more. To help celebrate World Cat Day on August 8, we’re letting the cat out of the bag, with the results of a recent study using kitty cams to …
Selecting the Right Food for Your Cat
You love, love, love your cat, but who has time to stand in the cat food aisle reading every label? To simplify what has become a complex procedure, here are some general things to keep in mind when choosing cat food. It’s all about the meat. Although you may be vegetarian or vegan, it simply …
Stray, Feral or Pet? How to ID the Cat in Your Yard
The latest package delivery has shown up on your doorstep … and so has a cat? A puzzled look appears across your face and you have a thought. Did someone’s cat get out? Well, not necessarily. This could be a lost pet looking for its owner, but it could also be a stray or a …
Cat Dental Month: Why Are My Cat’s Teeth Disappearing?
Inside the mouths of cats everywhere, teeth are disappearing. It’s not the odd tooth lost to trauma or periodontal disease; instead, it’s teeth that are essentially disintegrating. In fact, you might lift your cat’s lip and find only gum tissue where there once was a tooth. Why is this happening? As part of Pet Dental …
How to Adopt an Adult Shelter Cat
Let’s face it. You’ve been thinking about adopting an adult cat since before the #BettyWhiteChallenge. The idea of curling up to a good book with a cat lying next to you brings a twinkle to your eye — plus, not having to train a kitten but still having an adorable cat in the house adds …