Cats
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![What to Feed a Cat with Diabetes](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/8/2/what_to_feed_a_cat_with_diabetes_9281_300_150.jpg)
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Your cat may be suffering diabetes. If this is the case, you should start taking certain precautions. Poor diet and obesity are responsible for this disease in cats. Want to know how to feed your cat if it has diabetes? First tackle its weight problem, feeding it a diet rich in fiber and keep carbohydrate...
![How to Give Syrup to a Cat](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/4/5/how_to_give_syrup_to_a_cat_9542_300_150.jpg)
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The administration of medication in cats is not an easy task, but if your feline pet is to start treatment, you will have to learn the easiest way to give them the medication required. If your cat needs to take some kind of syrup as a medicine, we recommend that you read this article so you won't have...
![Why Won't my Cat Eat](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/6/2/why_won_t_my_cat_eat_9269_300_150.jpg)
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If your cat stops eating, pay close attention to see what is wrong. There are some cats who eat well their entire lives, and others who tend to be picky eaters. Alarm bells should ring, however, if your cat shows no interest in food because it is a strong indication that something is up, and that their...
![Causes of Fever in Cats](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/9/2/causes_of_fever_in_cats_9295_300_150.jpg)
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The body temperature of your feline ranges between 38 and 39 degrees. If this range is exceeded, your cat has a fever. You should therefore pay attention to find the cause of this change in temperature that can seriously jeopardise your cat's health. Fever is a symptom that something is wrong, which...
![How to Clean Your Cat's Litter Box Correctly](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/9/4/how_to_clean_your_cat_s_litter_box_correctly_9495_300_150.jpg)
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If you share your life with a cat, you should be very clear on the importance of litter tray hygiene, not only for preventing odors at home, but because your cat wants and needs to have a clean litter tray so they use it. If you do not want to upset your cat's routine when using their litter tray, we...
![How to Tell if a Cat Has Cataracts](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/1/4/how_to_tell_if_a_cat_has_cataracts_9410_300_150.jpg)
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Do you want to know if your cat has cataracts? First of all, you should know that a cataract is a clouding of the eye's lens. The lens is an eye tissue that is transparent in colour located between two capsules. When light passes through the lens and strikes the retina, it creates a photographic film....
![How to Treat Dermatitis in Cats](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/5/5/how_to_treat_dermatitis_in_cats_9558_300_150.jpg)
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Milliary dermatitis, also known as eczema, is one of the most common diseases of the skin in felines. It is characterised by a skin reaction against allergies, infections and even inflammation. It is one of the main causes of hair loss in cats. We bring you some tips to combat this nuisance condition...
![I'm Allergic to Cats but I Love them - What to Do](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/0/9/i_m_allergic_to_cats_but_i_love_them_what_to_do_9909_300_150.jpg)
Around 10% of the World's population is said to have allergy, or at least sensitivity, to cats. Thus, it's not that uncommon to have cat allergy. These allergies can develop at any time in your life, though it usually develops during early adulthood.
Though there are different types of allergens that cats...
![Why Can't Cats Have Sugar](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/6/2/why_can_t_cats_have_sugar_8264_300_150.jpg)
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We love our pet so much that sometimes we forget that it is an animal and we want to spoil it in the same way as we would with a human. Therefore, some cat owners offer their cat sweet foods that contain sugar, which could compromise their well-being. Do you know why it is not recommended? At OneHowTo.com...
![Why Doesn't my Cat Use the Litter Box](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/2/8/why_doesn_t_my_cat_use_the_litter_box_8825_300_150.jpg)
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Your cat not using their litter box is a very common feline behavior problem, and we need to address this behavioral problem as soon as possible so that it does not get worse. When your cat starts to not use their litter box, what most often happens is that they do their business in other annoying areas...
![How to Know if my Cat Is Sad](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/8/1/how_to_know_if_my_cat_is_sad_9180_300_150.jpg)
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A cat's behavior can tell you about their mood, so, depending on how they move, you can know if they are happy, relaxed, fearful, and so on. Depression in cats can also be diagnosed by observing your friend but if you think this may be the case with your friend, it is best that you contact a vet who...
![What are Siberian Cats Like?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/4/5/what_are_siberian_cats_like_7547_300_150.jpg)
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...
![How to Treat Cystitis in Cats](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/4/2/how_to_treat_cystitis_in_cats_9248_300_150.jpg)
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Feline cystitis is a fairly common condition that affects both females and males and can be very painful for your cat. It is a complex disease to diagnose but once positively diagnosed, you must start short and long term treatment straight away. Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) requires medication and...
![What to Feed a Malnourished Cat](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/0/2/what_to_feed_a_malnourished_cat_9202_300_150.jpg)
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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,...
![How to Keep Cats from Eating Plants](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/3/5/how_to_keep_cats_from_eating_plants_7530_300_150.jpg)
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If you have a cat, you'll know too well that these animals are intelligent and very curious, always wanting to explore the world around them. So owners must pay close attention to their behavior to keep them completely safe and free of hazards indoors.
It's important you watch them as much as possible,...
![How to Make a Cat Lose Weight](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/3/2/how_to_make_a_cat_lose_weight_9239_300_150.jpg)
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One of the most common problems in adult cats is overweight bodies. Especially if the cat has been sterilized as these cats usually gain a few extra kilos due to considerably reduced physical activity and, well, fat accumulation in their little bodies. It is important to control your pussy's weight to...
![How to Stop my Cat Marking its Territory](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/6/5/how_to_stop_my_cat_marking_its_territory_7563_300_150.jpg)
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Cats mark their territory in different ways, all with the common denominator of being unpleasant or even damaging to the home. The most obvious way that felines mark their territory is leaving a small trail of urine, but they can also do it with scratches. To get rid of these signals left by your pet, OneHowTo...
![How To Train Your Cat To Use The Toilet](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/6/4/how_to_train_your_cat_to_use_the_toilet_9468_300_150.jpg)
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If you have a cat you'll agree that replacing the sand from the litterbox and cleaning it is a time-consuming and sometimes nasty task. What if your cat used the toilet, just like you do? There is a debate on whether you should teach your cat how to use the toilet or not. People against the training...
![10 Signs That My Cat Loves Me](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/6/9/10_signs_that_my_cat_loves_me_8968_300_150.jpg)
Cats are wonderful animals. But their independence and often elusive nature means is not always easy for us to determine if this pet has accepted us as family (as part of its clowder). The natural instincts of cats still remain despite centuries of domestication. These natural instincts can seem as alien...
![Why Does My Cat Sleep On Top Of Me](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/6/9/why_does_my_cat_sleep_on_top_of_me_8967_300_150.jpg)
We know that cats love to sleep a lot. This is due to various factors, such as maintaining energy reserves or body heat. However, there is also something that no cat owner can ignore; this pet not only likes to sleep but loves to do so on top of us, their owners. This gesture inevitably endears them to...
![Why Does My Cat Vomit](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/6/7/why_does_my_cat_vomit_8768_300_150.jpg)
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Are you wondering why your cat vomits? Well you should know that vomiting is common in cats and most times there's nothing to worry about. The problem is when your cat is vomiting often each week. The causes can be diverse: stress, poisoning or other diseases such as diabetes. This OneHowTo helps provide...
![How To Know The Age Of A Cat](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/8/9/how_to_know_the_age_of_a_cat_8989_300_150.jpg)
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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....
![Why Does My Cat Wag Its Tail](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/0/7/why_does_my_cat_wag_its_tail_8701_300_150.jpg)
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Do you want to discover the wonderful language of cats? Have you wondered what your cat is trying to communicate through body language? Tail movements are a key part of feline body language, so in the following OneHowTo article we explain what your cat is expressing according to the movement of its tail.
As...
![How To Tell If My Cat Has Anxiety](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/4/7/how_to_tell_if_my_cat_has_anxiety_8745_300_150.jpg)
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Do you want to know if your cat is suffering from anxiety? Does he seem different? Are you worried? Let us explain how to tell if your pet is suffering from symptoms of anxiety. This will depend not only on your cat's tendencies but also the nature of what causes this nervousness. It is essential to know...
![How To Gain A Cat's Trust](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/6/7/how_to_gain_a_cat_s_trust_8763_300_150.jpg)
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Earning a cat's love and trust is no mean feat. It is a process that requires time, patience and lots of love. Do you want your feline friend to trust you completely? Then we advise you to keep reading as we are about to give you some clues. Cats are naturally more self-sufficient and do not depend much...
![How To Care For A Cat With A Broken Leg](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/0/0/how_to_care_for_a_cat_with_a_broken_leg_8005_300_150.jpg)
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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...
![How To Care For A Newborn Kitten](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/1/3/how_to_care_for_a_newborn_kitten_7312_300_150.jpg)
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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...
![What To Feed Your Cat After Giving Birth](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/1/9/what_to_feed_your_cat_after_giving_birth_6916_300_150.jpg)
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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...
![What To Do If My Cat Is Limping](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/0/5/what_to_do_if_my_cat_is_limping_6507_300_150.jpg)
If you have just realized that your cat is limping, you can be sure that there is some underlying cause for this: anything from being stung by a bee to having broken bones. The first thing to do is determine the cause of the limp, thus you can help your pet recover as soon as possible.
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![Home Remedies to Reduce my Cat's Fever](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/5/5/home_remedies_to_reduce_my_cat_s_fever_8555_300_150.jpg)
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...
![What To Do If Your Cat Has Worms](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/7/4/what_to_do_if_your_cat_has_worms_5471_300_150.jpg)
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Cats provide the best company. They're always there, for better or for worse. But lately if you've noticed that your cat has less vitality, has a reduced appetite and sleeps for hours, it might be that your cat has worms. At OneHowTo.com we give you guidelines to follow if you want to know what to do...
![Training Your Cat: How to Change Your Cat's Behavior](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/4/0/training_your_cat_how_to_change_your_cat_s_behavior_6047_300_150.jpg)
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Would you like to teach your cat some basic behavioral rules? We have all seen Meet The Parents, a film where the cat Mr Jinx is trained to use the toilet - so is it possible to really train a cat?
Although it's not as straightforward as training a dog, it's possible to teach your cat some basic rules...
![How To Clean Your Cat's Eye Discharge](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/6/7/how_to_clean_your_cat_s_eye_discharge_5768_300_150.jpg)
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Our cats can easily become our best friends, being playful and always ready to receive some pampering and affection. But to keep them healthy, it is very important to look after their health and keep important areas such as their eyes or ears clean in order to prevent infections. And because we understand...
![How To Stop An Indoor Cat From Escaping](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/8/4/how_to_stop_an_indoor_cat_from_escaping_5480_300_150.jpg)
Especially at night, cats like excursions away from home for various reasons, such as their hunting instinct or searching for felines of the other sex. These escapades can become dangerous for our animal, so at OneHowTo.com we answer the question how to stop an indoor cat from escaping.
![How to Tell if a Cat Has Kidney Failure](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/2/4/how_to_tell_if_a_cat_has_kidney_failure_5427_300_150.jpg)
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Kidney failure, also known as renal failure is the inability of the kidneys to do their job properly. It can occur in almost all animals, including cats, and according to its duration, can be acute or chronic. This disease can be caused by problems in various parts of the urinary system, either in the kidneys...
![How to Leave my Cat Alone for a week](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/7/6/how_to_leave_my_cat_alone_for_a_week_4676_300_150.jpg)
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Cats are self-sufficient animals that take care of themselves, however when we have to leave our home for a long period of time, at least a week, we have a problem. Dogs adapt easily to change so we can bring them with us, but for a kitten the move can be a great upheaval and it's better to make preparations...
![Why You Should Not Put A Bell On Your Cat](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/6/5/why_you_should_not_put_a_bell_on_your_cat_562_300_150.jpg)
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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...
![How to Deter a Cat](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/1/5/how_to_deter_a_cat_1519_300_150.jpg)
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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...
![How To Stop My Cat From Jumping On My bed](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/3/5/how_to_stop_my_cat_from_jumping_on_my_bed_1530_300_150.jpg)
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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,...
![How To Cure Fungus In Cats](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/3/8/how_to_cure_fungus_in_cats_838_300_150.jpg)
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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...
![How To Tell If A Cat Is Male Or Female](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/3/2/how_to_tell_if_a_cat_is_male_or_female_239_300_150.jpg)
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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...
![What Are the Best Toys for Cats?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/2/0/what_are_the_best_toys_for_cats_27_300_150.jpg)
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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...