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Why Do Chinese Li Hua Cats Have a High Abandonment Rate?
The Li Hua (Chinese rural) cat has survived millennia of natural selection — hardy, strong, and disease-resistant, so it should be very popular. Yet its abandonment rate is high, mainly because it is too easy to get. This article explains the reasons.
How to Care for Your Cat’s Teeth and Mouth
Without regular cleaning, food debris on a cat's teeth builds into plaque and then hard tartar, leading to gingivitis, periodontitis or stomatitis that may need extraction. Brush gradually using pet toothpaste and a cat toothbrush — start 2–3 times a week — and pay extra attention to flat-faced breeds like Persians and Himalayans.
Why Do Cats Lick Their Noses?
Cats usually lick their noses to keep them moist and protected and to preserve a keen sense of smell. They also do it when nervous, when something is on the nose, or when thirsty. Here are the common reasons.
What If Your Cat Won’t Eat Lecithin?
Lecithin (inositol phosphatide) is vital for a cat's coat; deficiency causes shedding and dry fur. If a cat refuses it, mix it into smelly or favorite foods, or use powder form. Egg yolk, soy, and liver also help - 2-3 boiled yolks a week suffices.
Why Is Your Cat Anemic, and What to Do?
Cat anemia has four main causes - blood loss, hemolysis (PK/PFK deficiency, toxins, blood parasites), nutritional deficiency (iron/copper), and disease (FIV, FeLV). Fix the root cause: stop bleeding, treat parasites, supplement iron and B vitamins, or treat the underlying illness.
How to Feed an Exotic Shorthair Cat
Exotic Shorthairs need wide, shallow ceramic bowls and a small-nozzle bottle; small kibble fed on a schedule. Daily eye/nose care, brushing, ear checks, malocclusion watch, stool monitoring, diet variety, low-dust litter, and regular deworming and vaccines keep them healthy.
What to Prepare Before Adopting a Cat
Before adopting, decide on the type, age, and sex of cat you want and have supplies ready—bowl, litter box, litter, and bed. Right after adoption, confirm the vaccine status and take the cat for a health check before bringing it home. Then give it time and quiet to settle in, feed kittens kitten food and skip baths, secure doors and windows, and plan to spay or neuter once it matures.
How about tabby Siamese cats?
Tabby Siamese cats are popular, with dark striped coats, large ears, and blue eyes. They are lively, smart, affectionate, and curious, depend on human company, and adapt quickly to new environments.
How to tell good from bad Sulcata tortoise eggs?
By surface observation, healthy Sulcata eggs are very round like small balls, dry and non-sticky. Visible abnormalities mean it is bad. Also, eggs may be unfertilized; use a candler: if you see an eye spot and the yolk occupies a large area, it is fertilized and will show white spots. No white spots means unfertilized, will not hatch.
What is a cat’s shedding season like?
Cats shed mainly in spring and autumn, lasting about 2-3 weeks, though some shed lightly year-round. During shedding the coat becomes sparse and loose; this is a normal response to temperature changes. Brush daily to remove loose hair and dander, and ensure enough water and protein for healthy coat growth.