Cat Health

Cats not using the litterbox?
How to retrain nervous cats to use the litterbox
Do you have a problem with your cats not using the litterbox? How do you train cats to use the litterbox? Do your precious furbabies mark and spray the house? Why do cats spray and mark furniture? How can you retrain your cat to use the box for toiletting? What leads to cats middening? How can we prevent spraying and marking by cats? These are questions many cat lovers ask every day. Cats are the most fastidious animals in the world. Beautiful and intelligent, they are loving and loyal but a...

Sam: Feline Leukemia Survivor
Rescued Cat Gets a New Life Despite Feline Leukemia
Fighting feline leukemia has become a cause for my friend, Susan Golis. She is a friend of animals and writes about the plight of homeless or feral cats. Personally she has rescued a number of cats from the horrors of homelessness. This lens profiles a special cat that Susan rescued. His name is Sam and he's a Siamese cat with feline leukemia. Without Susan's intervention, Sam would be probably be dead now from the disease or because shelters and vets routinely "put down" cats with feline le...

Cat Illnesses: Common Health Problems and Natural Remedies For Cats
Tips for Keeping our Cats Healthy
If you are like me, you love your cat and treat him or her like one of the family. One thing cats have in common with us is they get sick too. Cat health problems and issues are often the same ones as humans. If you are wondering how to know if a cat is sick, there are some things you can look for. It's important to be observant to changes, especially as the cat is getting older. Of course, when it comes to diagnosing cat illnesses, only your vet can make that determination. I've also includ...

Tigey, Miracle Cat
Tigey
I sat shiva for my boy Tigey for two days before I realized that he wasn't going to die. On April 5, Tigey got really sick. It was suppertime when Tiges suddenly started yowling. Since I was used to him talking, I didn't pay much attention, I didn't look, I just said Tigey, come here. Next thing I know, Tigey is dragging himself toward me. His two back legs were completely limp and not working. This was truly a horrible situation. I slept on the floor with him for five nights, to keep him sa...

A Review of Cat Sure: Nutrition Supplement for Cats
Cat Sure: Nutrition for Mature Cats
Cat Sure has helped extend the life of my cat. I have a very old cat. Although his exact age cannot be documented, I got him in 1996 when he was 10 years old. If this is correct, he is now 25 years old. He has lost some teeth and has some kidney problems, which combine to make it harder for my mature cat to get enough nutrition. He began to vomit a few times a week and lose weight. This summer I started supplementing my cat's nutrition with Cat Sure. He loves it and it is helping him maint...

Cat Behavior Problems | Stop Cats Peeing On Carpet
Cat Behavior Problems - You're Not Alone
There is nothing more frustrating than cat behaviour problems you can't seem to resolve - especially if it involves your cat peeing on your favourite rug, expensive carpet or worse case scenario, in your bed! Also, if it is not resolved quickly, it can very quickly become an expensive problem for you. I can't even begin to add up how much money I have spent on carpet cleaning, urine smell removers, new rugs, etc. Factor into this the time spent on my hands and knees scrubbing, or trawling th...