Cat Health

Shy cat on window sill Cat Behavior
Covered or Uncovered Litter Boxes: Do Cats Really Care?
Does your cat prefer a covered or uncovered litter box? That is the question veterinary researchers from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine examined in a study published in the April 2013 issue of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. The answers they found may surprise you.
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How To Plan For Emergencies: Pet Insurance and Pet Savings Accounts Cat Checkups & Preventive Care
How To Plan For Emergencies: Pet Insurance and Pet Savings Accounts

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Why Your Cat Should Stay Indoors: Part II Cat Checkups & Preventive Care
Why Your Cat Should Stay Indoors: Part II
Many people feel cats should be allowed to go outdoors because of their wild origins. Even though cats have been domesticated for nearly 6000 years, they have maintained an obvious connection with their wild ancestors. Scientists believe that cats first became domesticated around 4000 BC in Africa and the Middle East.
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Why Your Cat Should Stay Indoors: Part I Cat Checkups & Preventive Care
Why Your Cat Should Stay Indoors: Part I
Did you know the average lifespan for an outdoor cat is just 3 to 5 years while indoor cats average 13-17?
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Woman holding reluctant cat Cat Checkups & Preventive Care
How To Pill Your Cat
Dr. Ruth MacPete talks about the ever-difficult task of persuading a cat to take a pill.
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cat in a field of flowers Cat Toxins & Poisons
Easter Lily Poisoning in Cats
Personally, this is my most hated type of poisoning, as my sister’s cat died from lily poisoning years ago. So my mission? To spread the word so all pet owners are aware of this horrible, dangerous poison!
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Tips for Getting Your Cat to the Vet My Cat's Veterinarian
Tips for Getting Your Cat to the Vet
Dr. Ruth MacPete offers tips to help you have an easier time taking your cat to the veterinarian. She explains that with a little bit of forethought and preparation, you can ease your cat's fears and make a trip to the veterinarian a walk in the park.
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Cat Behavior
Kitty Litter: Does It Really Matter What Type I Buy?
Clay litter was first introduced in 1947 by Edward Lowe, who used to sell clay to garage owners to soak up oil and gasoline spills. When he realized it worked well in kitty litter boxes, it became an instant success.
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Not enough cats go to the veterinarian Cat Checkups & Preventive Care
What's Up, Cat Owners?
There are more cats than dogs in the U.S., but far fewer cats than dogs receive veterinary care. Preventive care is more important than ever.
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how often do i need to clean my cat's litter box? Cat Behavior
How Often Do I Really Need To Clean My Cat's Litter Box?
Some cats will “hold it” and urinate as infrequently as possible to avoid stepping into a dirty, filthy, full litter box. Instead of urinating two to three times a day, your cat will tighten up and only go once a day.
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