For your cat to have a shiny coat, it is so crucial that your cat consumes important nutrients, and all of the essential supplements should be contained in her food. A balance of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids is essential, as well as vitamins and trace minerals with biotin, zinc, copper and selenium playing a
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Q: Why do cats prefer drinking from the bathroom tap? A: Many cats seem to prefer drinking water from a running tap rather than a bowl, to the extent that some may wait next to taps in the hopes that someone will turn it on for them. There’s a simple reason for this: cats prefer
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There’s a reason why there are so many catnip toys available on the market. According to researchers, it is the ‘happy’ receptors replicating pheromones in a cat’s brain that react to the smell of the herb. Not all cats enjoy catnip, but those who do, might go completely ‘gaga’ and roll in it, rub up
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Q: Are cats really scared of cucumbers? Or is it a myth? If they are, why? A: For a while, videos circled the internet of cats reacting in fear to cucumbers placed near them while they weren’t looking. The cat would notice the cucumber and jump away from it, seemingly in intense fear. These videos
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Q: What is the most effective way to take a cat’s temperature at home? A: Before taking your pet’s temperature, it is important to know what is normal for cats and dogs, as they have higher temperatures than humans. The normal temperature for a cat is 37°C to about 39°C. Taking your cat’s temperature will
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Q: Do cats get sunburn? What are the symptoms? A: Most animals have hair or fur that protect them from the sun, but they all have a few areas that have less or no hair that can get sunburn if it is exposed to the sun. Cats and dogs who have no pigmentation in their
Q: I suspect that my cat often gets hairballs stuck in his throat. Is it common, and how can I treat it? A: Cats get hairballs from grooming themselves. It is mainly a problem in longer-haired cats, or cats who are itchy or have some kind of skin issue and therefore groom excessively. Hairballs can
When you get your new kitten a scratch post, there are a few options to consider. It’s extremely important to ensure that your cat has multiple appropriate scratching options. There are many different scratch posts and cat gyms available on the market, as well as DIY options online, but it’s important to obtain or make
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Cats are known for their unique personalities and for doing what they want, when they want to, but it is possible to train your cat to do certain things for you. The use of a clicker will help with what you are trying to achieve with your cat. The click is used to mark the
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Q: How do I discourage my cat from scratching my lounge suite when I have a scratch post close by? A: Cats need to scratch: it stretches out their body, it removes any pieces of dead nail, and it’s part of communication, as they leave scent markings where they scratch. Make sure your scratching post
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Do you have an extremely fat cat? Do you understand the dangers that go with that? Unfortunately, there are a number of diseases that may be linked to obesity in cats. Some of these include: Insulin resistance (cells fail to respond to the normal actions of the hormone insulin, leading to type-2 diabetes) Diabetes mellitus
Bringing home a new kitten is so exciting. Make sure you have a safe room prepared for her when she arrives at your home. The room should contain a comfortable bed, food and water bowls (not too close together – cats prefer their drinking water separated from their food), and a litter tray with fine
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