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Should You Wipe a Cat’s Bottom After It Poops?
Normally you needn't wipe a cat's bottom - stools are formed and the cat grooms itself; wiping makes it lazy. Only clean it if diarrhea soils the fur. Also, a cat's no-touch zones are the butt, belly, tail, and paws; strangers should avoid them and start with the back.
Does a Cat Need Clothes?
Cats can wear clothes but usually needn't - it restricts movement and causes stress. Hairless, short-haired, elderly, or pregnant cats may need clothes in cold weather; long-haired cats don't. Use comfortable pure cotton, ensure a good fit, and prefer warming the room. Side effects include lower agility, skin irritation, and anxiety.
What Happens If a Cat Eats Raw Egg?
An occasional raw egg usually causes no big problem, but a cat's gut can't digest it well and it may bring bacteria or parasites, so avoid raw egg. Feed only cooked yolk, not white (hard to digest even cooked). Yolk benefits coat, vision, immunity, and blood, but limit to 2-3 a week; obese, kidney-diseased, or allergic cats should avoid eggs entirely.
How to Treat Blood in a Cat’s Urine
Blood in urine can come from urinary infection, stones, kidney disease, blockage, poisoning, or more. Diagnose with urine, blood, and imaging tests; treat with antibiotics, stone-dissolving drugs, painkillers, catheterization, or surgery by cause. For poisoning, detox and possibly induce vomiting within 2 hours. Prevent with clean water, clean litter, and checkups.
How to Prepare a Cat for Air Travel / Shipping
Long shipping stresses cats and risks death from shock. Get the health cert, use a sturdy airline crate, pad it, arrive early, and only ship a healthy, vaccinated cat—prefer flying to cut transit time.
Best Cat Breeds for First-Time Owners
More people want cats but struggle to pick a breed. Good starter cats are hardy, affordable, and easygoing — this guide covers the British Shorthair (blue), Chinese Li Hua, American Shorthair, Siamese, and orange tabby.
Seasonal Cat Care: Managing Your Cat Through the Year
A cat's care needs change with the seasons. Spring brings heat and shedding, summer risks heatstroke, autumn is breeding and molting season, and winter calls for sunlight and warmth. This guide covers the key management points for each season.
How to Relieve Constipation in Cats
Mild cat constipation can often be eased at home by increasing water intake, adjusting the diet, managing weight, adding exercise and fiber, and lowering stress. Severe cases need a veterinarian's help rather than home enemas.
Why Does My Cat Always Tuck Its Paws Under Its Body?
Cats often tuck their paws under the body whether resting or sleeping. It can mean the cat feels safe and relaxed, is cold, wants to avoid being disturbed, or is protecting you from its sharp claws.
Signs Your Cat Is Bored
Bored cats show it through over-grooming, picking on other pets, destroying furniture, low mood, or overeating. Beat boredom with a window perch, more toys, catnip, and at least 15 minutes of daily play.