Constipation is defined as “a condition in which there is difficulty in emptying the bowels, usually associated with hardened feces.” Healthy cats defecate once every day. Anything short of a daily bowel movement is reason for concern. While some constipated cats manage to continue having bowel movements, they tend to strain in the litter box…
The right vacuum cleaner takes the struggle out of keeping your cat’s litter box area clean. Here’s how to choose a great vacuum for cleaning up cat litter. Provided that you only clean small amounts at once, there’s no need to worry about cat litter destroying your vacuum. Most vacuum experts agree that vacuuming cat…
A good vacuum is a cat guardian’s not-so-secret weapon against a hairy home. Cat hair is a serious issue and it takes a serious vacuum to clean it up. Long hair tends to awrap around the roller brush. Short hair tends to fuse to carpet and stick on furniture. Powerful suction is required to extract…
Let’s get one thing straight: you won’t find a cat litter that doesn’t track 100% of the time. However, you can find litters on the market that perform better than others when it comes to dust and tracking, and usually at reasonable prices. If you’re shopping for the best non-tracking cat litter available today, you’ve…
According to a 2015-2016 study by APPA (American Pet Products Association), the average cat-inclusive household in the United States was home to two cats. Multiple pet households are on the rise, and it’s important to recognize that homes containing two or more cats have their own set of unique needs. As your feline family grows,…
What’s catnip? Catnip, officially known as Nepetaria cataria and informally catswort and catmint, is a member of the mint family that prompts behavioral changes and euphoric reactions in cats. This plant grows in bushy clusters with leaves similar in shape to other plants in the mint family and has a minty fragrance. It’s easy to…
Walking Your Cat Whether your cat is exploring the forest or taking a car ride to the groomer, harnesses allow your cat to safely experience the world. While a great harness keeps your cat safe, an inferior one will either leave them miserably uncomfortable or allow them to escape. You want to be sure that…
What are the healthiest natural and organic cat foods available? Although it may seem that all natural and organic foods must be healthy, that’s not always the case! Today, we’ll be going over the characteristics of awesome cat food and listing six of the healthiest natural and organic choices for your kitty. What, exactly, is…
What has the ability to jump more than one hundred times the length of its body and poses a serious threat to your cat’s health? The common cat flea. Fleas are tiny insect parasites that have the ability to jumpf up to seven inches high, clearing a horizontal distance of 8 inches or more. Small…
Being a cat owner means that you are responsible for meeting all of your cat’s basic needs and sometimes that can become expensive. Taking your cat to the vet once or twice a year is a must but the most important thing you can do to preserve his health is to feed him a high-quality…
The ancient Abyssinian is an elegant, muscular, medium-sized cat. They are easily recognizable by their solid-colored base coat with the unique “ticking” pattern, usually in a warm reddish-brown shade with dark specks. The breed bears a strong resemblance to the African wild cat ancestor of all cats and to cats seen in paintings from ancient…
If you or a loved one suffers from diabetes, you probably already understand the effects of food on blood sugar levels in the body. Even if you don’t know anyone with diabetes you have probably experienced a sugar high after eating a candy bar or a sugary snack – you may have also experienced the…