Cat Know How

Purring is part of every cat’s repertoire of social communication

Treats made for human consumption often contain substances that are not good for cats

Never get a pet because your child saw the animal in a movie and wants one. Get everyone involved but keep pet chores age appropriate

Q. My white cat has small sores on the tips of her ears and on the pink skin of her nose. Someone suggested it could be skin cancer.

Do you have what it takes to be a responsible pet owner? Caring for an animal requires a firm commitment to the animal’s health and welfare throughout his life

Do you have what it takes to be a responsible pet owner? Caring for an animal requires a firm commitment to the animal’s health and welfare throughout his life

Q. At what age should I change my cat’s food to a ‘geriatric’ diet? A. As with most dietary changes, this will depend on the individual cat and most importantly the body condition of the cat. However, food companies generally ...

Q.I have heard that dogs can become senile in old age. Is this true for cats as well?

What could be wrong if my cat’s (two-year-old moggie) eyes seem to be watery most of the time?

Q. Which external parasites affect our cats the most and how can I make sure my cat stays free of these? To put it in to simple terms, fleas are tiny parasites that can live for seven to 14 days ...

Q. Which external parasites affect our cats the most and how can I make sure my cat stays free of these? A. Unbearable is the word that jumps to mind just thinking of parasite bites? Well, that is what it would ...