Category Archives: Pet Care & Training

What does it really mean when your cat has their tail up, down, or swishing around?   Why Do Cats Wag Their Tails? Just like dogs, cats move their tails to express their emotions. So, what does it mean when ...

Why Cat Teeth Cleaning is Worth the Cost Cat teeth cleanings are expensive because cats require general anesthesia for the procedure, and people are reluctant to shell out the bucks for a procedure that may not seem necessary. Yes, cat ...

Is Your Senior Cat in Pain?   As cats age, we generally see changes in their behavior. The wild and crazy playful activities we associate with kittens give way to adult cats sleeping in the sun and prowling around the ...

Symptoms of a Sick Cat Cats that are ill will usually show changes in overall appearance, energy level, sociability, coat appearance and/or amount of shedding, appetite, litterbox usage, breathing, or discharges from the eyes or nose. That’s why it’s critical ...

Common Causes of Itching in Cats When itchiness is severe cats may display various symptoms, the most obvious of which being excessive scratching or licking. The itchiness and related symptoms may occur seasonally or could happen year-round. Itching is an ...

Why Cats Are So Clean Ever wondered why would an animal spend nearly 50% of its waking time grooming itself? Cats like to remain clean, but this is more than just licking, by being clean.  We’ve found a few reasons ...

CAT’S SENSES The sensory organs of cats allow them to hunt, jump and climb, enabling cats to survive. Knowing how to protect your cat’s sensory organs will help keep your cat healthy and happy.   SENSE OF SIGHT Cats are ...

Domestic Cat Domestic cats, no matter their breed, are all members of one species.   COMMON NAME: Domestic Cat SCIENTIFIC NAME: Felis catus TYPE: Mammals DIET: Carnivore SIZE: 28 inches WEIGHT: 5 to 20 pounds SIZE RELATIVE TO A 6-FT ...

CAN YOU LIVE WITH A CAT IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC?   People with cat allergies aren’t allergic to fur, but rather a protein found in a cat’s saliva, urine, and dander.   Cat allergies are twice as common as dog ...

WHY DO CATS SLEEP SO MUCH?   More than half of cats sleep between 12 and 18 hours a day1, and nearly 40% of cats sleep more than 18 hours per day. As they grow older, a majority of cats ...