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Preparations for First-Time Cat Owners
Seeing friends show off their pets, are you tempted too? That is how many cat lovers start. Here is what new cat owners should know before bringing a cat home.
What Is Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) and Its Symptoms
FIP is an often-fatal disease; the coronavirus is the culprit. Many cats catch the coronavirus, but few develop FIP.
What to Do When Your Cat Is Depressed
Cat depression can be hard to diagnose and may arise from many causes. Here is what to know.
How Smelly Is Cat Poop, and Why?
Cats are famously clean, yet pet cats' poop can be very smelly. Where does the smell come from, and what does it mean for health?
Feline Leukemia: Symptoms and Treatment
Feline AIDS and feline leukemia are topics owners avoid; clinically similar yet different. There is a separate article on feline AIDS for those interested.
How to Choose Cat Food and Canned Food
Cat food, cans, and treats on the market are dazzling, and reviews vary widely. Even well-regarded brands may contain some unhealthy ingredients.
What to Prepare Before Getting Your First Cat
We would not move into a new home before the furniture is ready; that is human habit. Before bringing a cat home, prepare its food and daily necessities to help it settle into the new environment.
How Long Can a Cat Remember a Person?
After you return from vacation, will your cat still remember you? You helped your friend care for their cat for a week; will that cat remember you when it sees you again? A cat's short-term memory lasts about 16 hours (for things it considers important), and its long-term memory is uncertain.
What to Do for Acute Moist Dermatitis (Hot Spots) in Dogs
Hot spots (also called acute moist dermatitis or pyotraumatic dermatitis) are localized, moist, red lesions of skin caused mainly by self-trauma. Acute moist dermatitis is a common skin disease in dogs. It often appears in long-haired and thick-coated breeds and is more common in summer.
Cat Trauma: Diagnosis and Treatment
A car accident or trauma refers to injuries a cat suffers when struck by a moving vehicle such as a car, truck, train, or motorcycle. In addition, when a cat suffers human abuse, falls from a height, or is attacked by another animal, it can also lead to external trauma in the cat. The effects of trauma range from mild to life-threatening, and any body system can be affected.