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How to Make Your Indoor Cat Happier
Indoor cats need enrichment to stay happy: clean litter boxes, quality food, toys, scratching posts, perches, and daily play. A stimulating home keeps a curious cat healthy and content.
Why Is My Cat Having Diarrhea Again?
Diarrhea is loose or unformed stool from food moving too fast through the gut to absorb water and nutrients, and it can be acute or chronic. Causes range from infections, parasites, and diet changes to stress and underlying gut disease; at home, keep water available, feed small frequent easily digested meals, and use smectite or pet probiotics for mild cases — but see a vet for blood, fever, lethargy, or ongoing diarrhea in an unvaccinated cat.
Cat Blood in Urine (Hematuria): Causes and Care
Blood in a cat's urine usually points to inflammation or blockage in the urinary tract — most often chronic cystitis or urethral stones. Keep the litter box clean, push water intake, and choose low-ash, low-magnesium food; see a vet to confirm the cause.
How to Prevent Megacolon in Cats
Megacolon is a chronic enlargement of the colon that shows up first as persistent constipation, and about two-thirds of cases are primary with no clear cause. Keeping a cat hydrated, high in fiber, at a healthy weight, and well-groomed is the best prevention; severe cases need enemas or surgery.
Can You Bathe a Newly Arrived Cat?
Hold off on bathing a newly arrived cat for the first few days — the stress of a new home already makes it anxious, and a bath only adds to it. Cats groom themselves, so unless there is real dirt or odor you can spot-clean with pet wipes. When you do bathe, use cat-only products, keep water away from the head, and dry the coat fully to avoid chills and skin trouble.
Essential Items for Pet Owners
Owning a pet is not just a trend but a form of companionship that enriches life. So what do you need to care for a pet?
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 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.
Must-Buy Cat Supplies
There are many things you must buy for a cat. Here's a rundown of what you need.
What to Do with Your Cat When You’re Away for the Holidays
When you travel for a holiday, your furry child has nowhere to go. Taking it home risks stress from the journey and environment change; a boarding facility risks infection; asking someone over to scoop litter worries you about personal property. All these make every owner dread holidays. This article shares common placement methods and precautions.