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Why Does a Cat Like to Drop Toys in Its Water Bowl?
Does your cat have the odd habit of putting toys in water? Many owners are puzzled. Our veterinarian details why cats like dropping toys in water.
Common Causes and Treatment of Ringworm in Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits
Ringworm (dermatophytosis) is a highly contagious, zoonotic fungal infection that strikes animals with weak skin immunity — especially youngsters and those in damp, dirty surroundings — and can pass to humans. Treatment means isolating the pet, clipping and disinfecting lesions, antifungal sprays or ointments (plus oral antifungals and B-vitamins for severe cases, with liver support), and thorough environmental cleaning; rabbits need ivermectin-based mite control to prevent it. Keep the home dry and ventilated, bathe sparingly with pet shampoo, and use a little sunlight to stop outbreaks before they start.
Disinfecting Your Home During Cat Rhinotracheitis
In a multi-cat home, one case of rhinotracheitis can spread through shared bowls, bedding, and even owner shoes. The herpesvirus survives about 24 hours and calicivirus up to 28 days, so disinfect with bleach, a potassium-peroxymonosulfate product, or 75% ethanol — after cleaning the surface first.
What to Pack When Traveling With Your Cat
A calm trip with a cat comes down to packing right: a well-sized carrier, pee pads, pet (not human) wipes, food and water, comfort treats and toys, a leash, weather layers, and a small med kit covering disinfectants, digestion aids, anti-diarrheals, and antifungal cream. Skip human wipes — the alcohol in them makes a cat sick if it licks itself clean.
Essential Supplies to Prepare Before Getting a Cat
Setting up before a cat arrives saves stress. Must-haves: a proper cat food (match its current brand, plus kitten formula and bottle if it's unweaned), a litter box with high-sided, low-entry design and tofu litter, ceramic or stainless bowls with a running-water fountain, a coat-appropriate brush, and a deworming plan (internal every 1–3 months, external monthly for outdoor cats).
Do Cats Cry from Sadness?
Do cats cry when sad? The answer may differ from what some expect.
What Cat Supplies Do You Need to Prepare?
Choose sensibly from the list below according to your budget. Add items gradually as you can afford them, or go for better products if money is no object.
How to Leave a Cat at Home Alone (and Travel Tips)
With the Spring Festival coming, some owners leave cats home to avoid environmental change. How to make a cat thrive alone?
Is Cat Stress Really That Scary?
Cats are sensitive, suspicious animals, so stimulated or frightened easily, causing stress—a set of physiological and behavioral reactions to unpleasant stimuli.
What to Do When Your Cat Bites or Scratches You
Cats are carnivores, and biting and tearing are their nature. After leaving the mother cat (and siblings), they instinctively seek 'hunting' targets to learn predatory behavior, and inadvertently using your hands to tease them can lead the cat to treat your hands as prey or play objects.