Cats
Explore the fascinating world of cats with expert tips on feline care, behavior insights, unique breed guides, and health advice to nurture your furry companion.
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The removal and elimination of cat hair can be one of the most frustrating home cleaning chores. Especially if they are a longhaired cat, our beloved feline produces dead hair constantly. This is exacerbated during shedding season and some individual cats shed more than others. Once we have swept the...
The Elizabethan collar is a protective medical device worn by an animal, usually a cat or dog. Its shape resembles a truncated cone and was designed to prevent animals from biting or licking each other or scratching their heads or necks while healing. However, some cats find it difficult to wear this...
If you are thinking of adopting a cat, you should know that kittens are sociable and affectionate pets that need their own space and a certain amount of independence, but they can also make excellent companions. Adopting a cat is a big responsibility and a long-term commitment, as some cats can live up...
If your pet cat has stuffy nose and runny nose, it might indicate something more than a simple kitty cold. More than 50% of cats have feline herpes virus which may lead to a number of respiratory problems. Fortunately, lysine is there to help keep the outbreaks under check. Lysine is the amino acid your...
Cats normally hate bathing time because they do not like water, they get wet, smell the soaps don't like being held to dry, they don't understand why it needs to be done. In addition, in the case of domestic cats there is no need to bathe them at all in order for them to be clean, because they have their...
According to veterinarians, kneading is a natural behavior in cats that begins shortly after their birth. They usually knead their mother’s milk glands to stimulate the flow of milk. This is a purposeful behavior in baby cats, but sometimes it continues into their adulthood as well. In some cases, adult...
A female cat reaches sexual maturity as early as the age of 4 months. After this age, she becomes capable of mating, breeding and producing kittens. A female cat goes into heat around every 4-5 weeks, and this period continues for as long as an entire week. A cat in heat is easily recognizable by the...
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You've probably seen your cat with an inflated tail or a tail that's twitching on the ground more than once. These are typical feline poses denoting one type of emotion or another. In this OneHowTo article you'll learn the what different cat poses mean so you can understand what your best friend is...
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Reproduction is one of our natural instincts over which we have the least control. As such, some of our pets can suffer false pregnancies having not satisfied the vital need to have offspring. Both dogs and cats can develop this type of pregnancy, which is mental in nature but can cause real changes in the...
When a little ball of fur climbs up to your lap, curls itself asking for some attention and your mind fills up with joy, then you know you are the ultimate cat lover. A cat purring away contently in the lap is every cat lover’s ultimate bliss. Even though cats' behavior is extremely unpredictable, the...
During the breeding season of cats it is not an uncommon sight to find a litter of kittens huddled in some secluded corner with their mother. But sometimes one or more kittens can be found unattended as some circumstance may have lead their mother to leave them. Such orphaned kittens are quite vulnerable...
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Cats are very peculiar beings, and they often make many guttural sounds that can worry us. When you hear your cat making retching sounds, it is logical to think that they have health problems. In general, hairballs and nausea are the cause behind these sounds. Hairballs do not cause significant risks...
Scabies is a very common problem is pets, especially in animals that are often parading the streets, come into contact with other animals or live in homes where there are multiple pets. Cats are animals that can be easily affected by this condition, as they usually roam the streets and come in contact...
If your cat goes outdoors often and catches birds, then you may have heard of the Cat Bib, which is an alternative to bells which you can now purchase online and in many countries.
With controversy on whether cats should wear bells on their collars or not, many owners who are worried about the Wildlife...
The Siberian cat, also known as Siberian Forest Cat, is a cat breed that was naturally bred in the forests of Russia by crossing domestic cats and wild cats. They are a large breed of long-haired cats which are notable amongst cat breeds for their sociable characters. A Siberian cat is perfect for allergy...
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If a cat with serious malnutrition problems has turned up at your door, you'll have to get down to work for them to recover their weight and health. Diet is the most influential part in the health of a pet. If they've gone hungry they will have lost weight, fur, vision, experience changes in skin texture,...
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It is very important to know the age of your cat to give your pussy the care it needs. Often the date of birth of a pet is not known because it has not been with us since birth. If you do not know when the pussy cat was born, you have to approximately calculate the cat's age through certain observations....
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Cats are agile animals with incredible balancing skills that can often surprise us. This, together with their curious and adventurous spirit, makes them love climbing to great heights and jumping around. However, this can often end in a dramatic falls that result in injury. Detecting that your cat is...
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If for some reason, a newborn kitten has come to your home and if the mother is not around, this little defenseless animal will need all your care and attention to grow up strong and healthy. For you to be able to respond to the needs of a darling pussycat, OneHowTo.com goes over how to care for a newborn...
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If you have a cat that has just given birth to some cute little kittens, you should be extra careful to make sure that she receives sufficient nutrition, modifying her diet somewhat. During pregnancy you will already have taken certain precautions to ensure your cat was healthy and well fed, to ensure...
If your cat is not eating anything, is lethargic, and its ears feel hot to the touch, then it probably has a fever. Whether it is cats or human beings, fever is the body’s normal immune response to recover from any illness or infection. If you notice any of the common symptoms of disease in your cat, you...
To us, the image of a cat wearing a bell is almost natural. Although for many years it has been seen as a nice accessory and, in a way, necessary for a cat that is out and about in the wilderness, there is a growing argument against putting this noisy article on your cat's neck. At OneHowTo.com, we explain...
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No matter how much you love cats, there are some places where the kittens love, but which we do not want them to go to. As they are adept climbers and jumpers, they have no respect for the walls, and it is difficult to stop them from doing what they want on verbal orders alone. However, there are some natural...
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All who share their lives with cats know that they love sleeping and especially do so in our beds instead of the bed you bought for them. Your bed smells like you, is imbued with your pheromones and is irresistible to your cat. If you care that your feline companion jumps onto your , because of allergies,...
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One of the most common skin diseases in cats is fungus. It is a surface infection which is also known under the name of dermatophytosis. It usually affects the legs and face, manifested by skin lesions, swelling, crusting and especially hairless areas. It is a very annoying condition for your cat, and...
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If you have a newborn kitten or if you find a cat in the street and adopt it, it is common to want to know what gender it is. For cubs, pups and other young litters, it is not as easy to tell as it is in fully grown cats or other animals, such as dogs. Therefore, it's useful to know how to tell for both...
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Some of the best toys for cats are cardboards, rubber balls, catnips, toy mice, fishing rod, and of course a scratching post. We will give you some other ideas too...
If you have a cat, one of the highlights of the day is playing with them. Believe it or not your feline friend needs you to play, whether...