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How often should you feed a cat nutritional paste?
Healthy adult cats: 2-3 times weekly, 5 cm each; weaning kittens: 2-3 times weekly, 2-3 cm. Pregnant, senior or undernourished cats may have it twice daily.
Is Feline Leukemia Contagious? What Every Cat Owner Should Know
Feline leukemia (FeLV) is contagious — but only between cats and other pets, never to people. It's a retrovirus spread through saliva, nasal fluid, urine, and milk that weakens the immune system. There's no cure, so prevention matters: vaccinate kittens, keep cats away from strays, and test and isolate any new cat for two weeks.
How is feline panleukopenia (cat plague) transmitted?
Cat plague spreads through direct and indirect contact: directly from a sick cat's excretions, or indirectly via contaminated shoes, clothes, or food. It is highly fatal, so seek prompt veterinary care if symptoms appear.
Who Shouldn’t Keep a Cat?
Every cat is a precious life, and choosing to keep one means taking responsibility. Cat care needs certain conditions—not everyone is suited to it. If you're allergic to cat hair, lack the time and energy, or can't meet a cat's needs, you probably shouldn't keep one. Consider your own situation honestly before adopting.
How many months pregnant is a cat before it gives birth?
A cat's gestation is usually 63 to 66 days, so it gives birth about two months in. Some deliver a few days early or late; more fetuses shorten the term. The due date is about 61 days from the last mating. During pregnancy, give enough nutrition for healthy fetal development and smooth delivery.
Why does my cat keep purring from its throat?
Constant purring can mean contentment and relaxation, light sleep (good for bones/muscles), or stress and pain such as after an injury. If purring occurs in all situations, see a vet to rule out infection.
What should I do when my cat is in heat?
When a female cat is in heat, you can try distracting her or gently stroking her rear to temporarily calm her, but this doesn't solve it. A calming supplement may end the heat naturally, but long heat harms her; the best fix is spaying. If you plan to breed her (over 1 year old), find a healthy male; otherwise spay after vaccinations and before the first heat.
Can a Ragdoll cat sleep with its owner?
A Ragdoll can sleep with you, but only if it is dewormed, non-aggressive and free of zoonotic diseases and skin conditions such as toxoplasmosis and fungal infections. In short, make sure it is healthy and gentle. Ragdolls are very clingy; if you don't want it in bed, keep it in a cage or separate room - it will resist at first but adjust.
What to Do After Adopting a Stray Cat
After adopting a stray cat, take it for a full vet check, then deworm and vaccinate it. Prepare supplies and a safe home, bathe only after it has settled in, and quarantine it from resident cats. These steps help your stray stay healthy and adjust.
Does Lactoferrin for Cats Boost Immunity, or Is It a Waste of Money?
Lactoferrin isn't a scam — it's an iron-binding glycoprotein in milk with broad antimicrobial activity against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites, and it supports gut-barrier function. For healthy adult cats on good food it adds little, but puppies (1–3 months), post-illness recovery, chronically soft-stooled, and senior cats can benefit. It's a supplement, not a drug: ~10–20 mg/kg/day, avoid in kidney disease, and see a vet for real symptoms like diarrhea or vomiting.