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Are Cats Born Knowing How to Purr?
Yes! Purring is innate—kittens learn days after birth. The purr is mother-kitten communication and a bridge for bonding, and as they grow they purr to express state to humans. Today we learn when and what it means.
Three Common Reasons Cats Purr
Owners know cats purr when happy, but that's only one case—they also purr when afraid, hurt or sick. Purring usually means one of: happiness, self-treatment, or respiratory disease. How to tell? Follow along.
How to Relieve a Dog That Vomits from Carsickness
Carsickness triggers a range of physical reactions in dogs, including vomiting and drooling, signaling severe discomfort that needs prompt relief. Learn the causes of carsickness and the emergency measures to handle it.
Are Cats Cold-Sensitive? What Happens When a Cat Gets Chilled
Cats are mostly cold-sensitive despite the fur, and a chill brings real sickness. Learn the signs and how to keep a cat warm and safe.
What to Do When Your Cat’s Nose Is Stuffy
A cat's stuffy nose can have many causes, such as a cold causing nasal congestion, or more seriously feline rhinotracheitis. A blocked nose is very uncomfortable, but without finding the cause promptly, treatment can't begin, so today we detail some situations of cat nasal blockage.
How to Settle Your Cat During a Long Holiday?
Every National Day or Spring Festival holiday, owners worry - they want to travel but don't know what to do with the pet. This article covers cat boarding options.
What to Do If Your Cat Is a Picky Eater
Cats are aloof animals, and picky eating is part of that attitude. Sometimes the cat food an owner carefully picks goes untouched, which hurts. Some say it's spoiled. When owners wake up to it, they think starving the cat for days will fix it, but that's wrong—starving doesn't solve picky eating and may cause illness. Here we discuss the issue.
How to Tell If Your Cat Has Periodontitis
Feline periodontitis is common; many cats over three years old have periodontal disease, and senior cats are especially prone as their metabolism and immunity decline. Tooth disease is very painful and shows clear symptoms owners can use to judge. What are they? Let's find out together.
Common Cat Diseases and Their Treatments
Common cat diseases are infectious enteritis (vaccinate; fatal in kittens), infectious anemia (spreads via fleas; antibiotics plus nutrition), and roundworm (dewormer and disinfect items).
Signs That Your Cat Is Sick
Cats hide illness, so watch for odd urination or weight change, shifts in social behavior, appetite and coat changes, and stress, voice, or breath changes. Catching sickness early is what saves them.