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How do I remove fleas from a cat?
Fleas can be removed by bathing, a flea comb, or cat-specific external parasite treatment. For kittens under 8 weeks, use a flea comb — they're fragile and may catch a chill or get stressed from a bath, and they're too young for parasite medicine. Pick the method by the cat's age.
At what age can a cat eat cat sticks (cat treats)?
Cats can eat cat sticks from 2 to 3 months, since they're soft and easy to digest. But don't overfeed — the additives and fat add metabolic strain and can cause poor digestion. Too often leads to picky eating and stunts growth.
Can cats eat squid?
Cats can eat squid, but it's not advised for very young or digestion-sensitive cats. Adult cats eating a little squid now and then get protein, minerals and trace elements, enriching their diet and boosting immunity; its strong seafood smell can tempt picky eaters. But some cats are allergic to seafood, so try a tiny amount first. Avoid squid with added seasonings or additives to spare the cat's metabolism.
How to Choose the Right Cat Canned Food
Cat food comes in two main types — staple cans (complete nutrition, can replace dry food) and snack cans (treats only, often with palatants). When choosing a staple can, check that a named meat leads the ingredient list, crude protein is high, fat is moderate, and buy from reputable brands while avoiding grains, sugars, and questionable additives.
Can You Deworm a Pregnant Cat?
External (topical) deworming is generally safe during cat pregnancy, but internal deworming needs caution—avoid it in early pregnancy and, if truly needed later, use a vet-recommended pregnancy-safe product. Keeping the home clean with a cat-safe disinfectant lowers parasite risk in the first place.
How to Build Good Eating Habits in Cats
Build good eating habits from kittenhood: feed at fixed times and places, clear the bowl after 30 minutes to avoid grazing and pickiness, use treats only as rewards, vary the diet with plain cooked meat, portion by size and age, and use shallow stable ceramic or stainless bowls.
Free Feeding vs. Scheduled Meals — Which Is Better for Cats?
Neither method is universally best — match it to the cat. Timed meals suit overweight, multi-cat, or health-monitored cats; free feeding fits growing kittens, nursing mothers, underweight, and self-regulating adults. Either way, keep food fresh and watch for sudden changes in eating.
What to Know Before Keeping a Ragdoll Cat
Ragdolls are famous 'glass-stomach' cats that need careful diet and regular brushing, plus watch for inherited heart and kidney disease. Pick a high-protein, low-allergen food, brush three to five times a week, and keep up with vet checks to catch problems early.
How to Choose a Cat with a Good Temperament
A good-tempered cat shows in its breed tendencies, social behavior, playfulness with a wand toy, comfort being held, and calm upbringing. Kittens handled by people before about 3 months old usually grow into gentler adults — but temperament can still shift with love and training.
Are You a Qualified Cat Owner? Take the Quiz
Wondering if you're a qualified cat owner? Try this 20-question basics quiz — covering water, safe plants, slow blinks, scratching furniture, normal temperature, spay timing, and deworming frequency — then check your score against the tiers from 'novice' to 'top-tier owner.'