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What Is the Typical Process for Buying a Cat?
If you've prepared to get a cat, the first thing to settle is your budget. After checking the local market, set a realistic range—a cat stays with you for a decade or more, so picking a healthy, good-looking one matters more.
What Is Feline AIDS (FIV) and What Are Its Symptoms?
The name 'feline AIDS' often confuses people. Its full name is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), different from human HIV. Infected cats may show chronic mouth inflammation, fever, weight loss, and more, but it does not spread to humans, dogs, or other animals.
Why Catteries Refuse On-Site Visits
Many buyers ask to visit a cattery in person, and many catteries decline. Why are they so aloof, and why won't they allow visits?
How to Avoid Buying a ‘Sunday Cat’ (Sick Kitten)
This time we tackle a heavy topic: the 'Sunday cat'—a kitten that falls ill or dies within days of purchase. Those fooled are usually newbies who skipped their homework and chased low prices.
Are Probiotics Really Good for Cats?
Just woke up and the kitten vomited again—quick, some probiotics. Soft stools? Some probiotics. Poor appetite in summer? Some probiotics. But are probiotics really good for cats?
A Guide to Cleaning Your Cat’s Ears
Sometimes we see a cat pawing at its ear—then we must tell normal earwax from harmful ear mites.
How Much Cat Food Should a Cat Eat Per Meal?
As an owner, you're never quite satisfied with your cat's appetite. Two meals a day seems too little—is it enough? Here's how much a cat should actually eat.
Cat Internal and External Deworming: Guide and Precautions
Deworming is essential for a cat's health, greatly reducing threats from fleas, ticks, mites, and more. Here's why and how to do it.
How to Help a Kitten Quickly Adapt to a New Environment
Will a kitten have a stress reaction in a new home? What if a shy kitten refuses food? How should a newcomer get along with a resident cat? These seem simple but make owners very anxious.
How to Pick the Kitten You Really Want
If you're ready to get a cat, first set your budget. Don't chase low prices—a cat stays five years or more, so a healthy, good-looking one matters most.