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How to Keep Cats Warm in Winter (7 Proven Methods)
If you own a cat, you’ve likely noticed that despite all of the fur most of them have, they easily get cold. You can often find them hiding under a blanket, sitting by a heater, or snuggling up with you to stay warm. If you would like to make your cat more comfortable without creating … Read more
How to Keep Cats Cool in Summer Without Air Conditioning
Summer is fun since the sun is scorching. But when the humidity goes high, then it ceases to be fun. The sun affects pets, and this is not limited to cats. The heat is as uncomfortable for them as it is for human beings. Cats don’t sweat as human beings do, so they groom to … Read more
How to Sedate a Cat for Grooming (3 Methods)
Some cats just do not like being groomed, but if they’re longhaired, grooming is a necessity. If their coat is not free of mats and tangles, it can tug uncomfortably on your cat’s skin, causing discomfort. If you’re struggling to keep your cat calm during grooming sessions, there are a few different methods that you … Read more
How to Sedate a Cat for Car Travel ( 3 Methods)
Minimizing the upsetting events for your territorial-minded cat is the goal when you need to travel. Taking your feline friend away to an unfamiliar place or visiting the vet or even a new house is terrifying. Luring it to accepting that you have to travel is a challenge. Plan the move tactically to avoid stressing … Read more
Why Doesn’t My Cat Like Me Anymore (And How to Fix That)
Have you ever caught yourself wondering what you’ve done wrong this time to get on your cat’s bad side? We all know that our beloved felines can sometimes be moody creatures, but is their newfound dislike actually based on what you think it is? If your cat shows negative behaviors towards you, you’re probably scrambling … Read more
How to Switch Cat Foods: Tips For Transitioning Your Cat’s Diet
Whether it’s because you don’t think that your cat’s current food has enough nutrition, it’s become impossible to find, or your pet simply refuses to eat it anymore, sometimes you have to switch your cat to a new brand. It sounds simple. All you have to do is buy a different food, right? As it … Read more
9 Signs Your Cat Is Bored (and How to Fix It)
Heaven forbid your cat should be short on entertainment. If they don’t have enough to do, you might notice a few different behaviors they’re using to communicate that they are bored to tears. If you are unsure of exactly what your cat is doing to communicate with you, there are some visual cues to know. … Read more
Your Cat Has a Swollen Lip? Here’s Why, & How to Act (Vet Answer)
Cats and dogs have lips just like humans do, although they are usually smaller and less easy to see! Cats also may not let you look at them very closely! Lips are part of what is called a “muco-cutaneous junction.” This means they are the border between normal outside skin and the special skin that … Read more
How to Help a Cat Lose Weight (Vet Answer)
Are you finding that your cat is having trouble getting through her cat flap? Well, she’s not the only one! It is estimated that over 50% of adult cats are overweight. Obesity has been linked to many serious clinical diseases including diabetes and osteoarthritis. What’s more, carrying extra bodyweight has been found to shorten lifespan, … Read more
How To Keep Cats Away from Your Garden & Property
Whether you live in the city or the country, it can be difficult to keep stray cats from coming onto your property. Stray cats can bring fleas into your yard, which might get tracked into your home and onto any pets you might have. It can also tear up your garden, dig holes, and scatter … Read more