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How to Prevent Toxoplasmosis in Cats
Toxoplasmosis spreads mainly through cat faeces and infected raw meat, showing as chronic weight loss and anaemia or acute fever above 40°C with breathing trouble — and it can cause miscarriage in pregnant queens. Keep cats indoors, deworm regularly with a product that targets the parasite, cook any meat you feed, and clear litter with gloves to stay safe.
Do Cats Get Cold Outside in Winter?
Cats do feel the cold despite their thick coats, and once temperatures drop past what they can bear they get chilled and sick — so bring outdoor cats inside in winter. Raise food a little (they burn energy faster), keep them moving and sunny, dress them for outings, and shield pregnant cats and drafts to avoid winter colds and pneumonia.
Common Myths About Vaccinating Your Cat
Two myths mislead cat owners: that indoor cats don't need vaccines (you carry pathogens home on shoes and clothes, so the FVRCP plus rabies is still needed), and that one round lasts for life (antibodies fade, so annual boosters — or a titer check — matter). Before vaccinating, skip sick, parasitic, wounded, newly arrived, or pregnant cats, and watch for 30 minutes after for allergic reaction.
Keeping Your Cat Safe with the Air Conditioner
Air conditioning helps in summer, but dry, stale, over-cool air can trigger 'AC sickness' in cats. Keep water flowing, set the temperature around 26–27°C with under a 7°C gap from outside, air out the room every few hours, and don't park the cat in the AC room all day.
Daily Cat Care Basics
Daily cat care goes beyond the familiar bath and brush. Cover the ears (a monthly wipe with oil or ear drops), teeth (tartar builds from soft food, so plan a yearly professional scale), nails (front every 1–2 weeks, back every 3–4), eyes and nose (flat-faced breeds are prone to tear staining and blocked nostrils), and the tail and chin, where glands and 'black chin' tend to build up.
How to Avoid Static Shocks with Your Cat in Winter
Winter static on a cat comes from dry air (especially with the heater on), friction, and acidic blood from poor diet — and a shock can make the cat think you swatted it. Ease it by applying hand cream, wiping the coat with a damp towel, running a humidifier to keep humidity at 50–60%, using pet anti-static spray or comb, improving the diet with amino acids and fatty acids, and touching a table or wall first to discharge yourself.
How Long Does Cat External Deworming Take to Work?
External deworming kills fleas, lice, and mites within about three days, but it does not replace internal deworming — fleas carry tapeworms. Bathing will not remove fleas, so use vet-recommended products and follow the timing rules for oral doses.
Caring for a Cat with a Sensitive Stomach
A sensitive-stomach cat isn't sick but stays thin and prone to vomiting and diarrhea because poor absorption starves it of nutrients. Steady, easy-to-digest food (no frequent switches), set meal sizes, fresh water, probiotics, and a regular deworming schedule are what keep it healthy.
What to Do When a Hairless Cat Catches a Cold
Hairless cats have no fur to insulate them, so they catch chills easily—keep a sick cat warm, hydrated, and well-fed, and use heat-clearing or antiviral medication for cold symptoms. If eye discharge, red eyes, or fever appears, the cause may be feline rhinotracheitis and needs prompt veterinary care. Year-round, hairless cats need indoor living, clothing in winter, regular wiping in summer, and a calm, safe environment.
Signs That a Cat Is Stressed
Cats are naturally timid and easily stressed, and chronic stress can spiral into depression, so recognizing the signs matters. A stressed cat may crouch and pant, lash out, mark territory with urine, or over-groom to the point of bald patches—eased by patience, gentle handling, and food-based coaxing.