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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.
How to Handle Cat Scratches and Bites
Being scratched by a cat is common, usually unintended; your own cat rarely bites unless extremely startled. Sometimes a scratch is not on purpose.
Signs Your Cat May Be Sick
Watch for subtle behavior changes when a cat is sick.
What to Do When Your Cat Has a Nosebleed
Usually a vet can find the cause from history and physical exam, but if not, further tests are needed, as follows:
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?
How to Treat Cat Skin Disease
Cat skin disease includes bacterial, fungal, parasitic, metabolic, and immune types. Treatment is local (medicated wash, clipped fur, ointment) or systemic (oral drugs); good sunlight and medicated shampoo aid recovery.
What Is a ‘One-Week Cat’ (Sick Kitten Scam)
We often hear 'one-week cat' or 'one-week dog'—dishonest sellers dose sick kittens with stimulants to fool buyers, and the kitten dies about a week after arriving home. Here's how to spot and avoid them.
Why Cats Are Picky Eaters
Pickiness is common, with many causes—some innate. Cat ancestors were wary of new food, since a bad bite could mean no hunt and no food, so they played safe and avoided new food to protect their health.
What Causes Bad Breath in Cats
Cats are modern must-have companions, yet many have serious bad breath. Common causes include vitamin B deficiency, poor digestion, strong-smelling food, and plaque buildup.
How to Reduce Your Cat’s Stress at Home
Have you considered that your kitten might be stressed? No matter how peaceful the home, most cats face stress at some point.