Fleas are notorious pests. These very small parasites (usually about ⅛ of an inch) can be a major source of irritation in both you and your cat’s life. While your cat will be constantly itchy and uncomfortable, you will be spending time and effort cleaning, comparing treatments and spot checking your cat. What’s worse, fleas can be
There are many different types of cats. Just like many other pets and humans, cats come in all shapes and sizes. This means that there is no ideal weight specific to all cats. Although that makes sense, it is important to know how much your cat should weigh and there are different, universal cues to let
Tapeworms are gross, flat, segmented worms that live and reproduce inside your cat. They infest your poor feline friend’s intestines and can sometimes make it into their stomach, which causes even more issues for your cat. Tapeworms are a common infestation in house cats, unfortunately. The good news though, is that tapeworms aren’t overly dangerous and
Ear Mites; even their name makes many of us feel a skeevy itch in the ear. Fortunately for humans, that isn’t really an issue that many of us have to deal with. However, for cats, ear mites are common and yes, they are as annoying and nasty as they sound. So, what are ear mites, how
Catnaps are defined as periods of short, light sleep. However, anyone who has ever had a cat knows that real cats do not catnap. They just sleep...all the time. In fact, on average, cats sleep between fifteen and twenty hours per day. However, there is still reason to wonder why cats sleep so much? There are
Tapeworms. Even the name sounds gross. Tapeworms are flat, segmented worms that live and reproduce in the intestines of both cats and dogs. When it comes to the contraction of tapeworms, there is bad news and good news. The bad news is that tapeworms are fairly common, even with household cats. The good news, however, is
There is always at least a little bit of concern for your cat when they vomit, as most pet parents know that is never a pleasant experience. However, unlike humans, cats sometimes vomit for reasons other than illness. Cats are true carnivores, (Obligate Carnivores), meaning that they only need meat and animal tissue to survive. Plants,
Maybe you’ve just gotten your first kitten. Or rescued a stray. Maybe you’ve had cats for a while but now yours has some health issues and you want to find natural ways to support him. No matter what brought you here, we hope this article will help you decide what food might be best for your
Are you worried that your cat might have fleas? Flea infestations can be serious and bothersome to deal with. Fleas can also spread to other animals that are in close proximity. Their bites cause inflammation and irritation, and are often hard to find and frustrating to remove, burrowing deep into your cat’s coat. All things considered then,
You might think that it’s impossible for your indoor cat to get fleas, but you’d be wrong. While it may certainly be less likely that an indoor cat contracts fleas compared to an outdoor cat, it can still happen. Don’t make the mistake of thinking because your kitty doesn’t venture outdoors you can ignore the signs of
