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Essential Medicines and Supplements for Cats
With the cat economy, cat ownership is rising fast. Whether bought or adopted, they are beloved companions. A word: since you keep it, be loyal, treat it well, love it.
A New Owner’s Guide to Preparing for a Cat
Bringing a kitten home is joyful but troublesome early, so learn and prepare before serving your cat. Cats are sensitive; the author suggests a kitten over two months for beginners - one eating kibble and eliminating alone. Found/adopted newborns need experienced owners or pro advice.
Cleaning and Protection Tips for Pet Households
Owners ask how to clean with pets. Pet smell is keen - some dogs' is a million times human. So unless needed, the principle is heavy cleaning, light disinfecting. A fully cleaned surface hardly breeds germs; irritating disinfectants like 84 stimulate pets' airways and can be fatal if licked. Over-disinfecting helps no one.
Do Pets Really Need Dental Cleaning?
Dogs/cats get full teeth by 4-5 months; beyond kibble, owners add cans/snacks. More food, more tooth test; soft wet food sticks, uncleaned corrodes teeth, causing disease. So after full teeth, regular cleaning.
Causes and Treatment of Tear Stains in Cats and Dogs
Some owners excitedly raise a 'Snow White' or 'Prince Charming', only to see it ruined by two lines of tear stains! Where is the viral pet we were promised?
What to Do About a Smelly Cat Behind
Have you ever smelled anal-gland secretion? One day I traced a sour stench to a splatter on my desk drawer — until my cat shoved its rear in my face.
Why Cats Need Their Teeth Brushed
Surprised to learn cats really need brushing? When bad breath won't yield to dental sticks or mouthwash, wouldn't you consider it?
Which Cat Vaccines Are Optional
Many, but these are non-core vaccines for uncommon diseases; whether to give them depends on the cat's environment. In cat-heavy places with a confirmed case, a newcomer may be vaccinated for safety—or isolation may work better, since some vaccines aren't reliably effective.
Can Cat Fleas Jump onto Humans
Many owners ask whether cat fleas jump onto people. They usually don't settle on humans, but they do bite. Fleas prefer warmer hosts; a cat's body temperature is much higher than a human's, so once on the cat they stay.
Can Cat Ear Mites Spread to Humans
Can cat ear mites spread to people? Ear mites can infect humans, but it's hard to catch unless you transfer the mites from the cat's ear to your own.