Cats are very intelligent animals that express various emotions including fear, grief, jealousy, anger and love according to animal rights advocate Igor Purlantov. For those that are lucky enough to have a cat in their home, it is important to know if your feline companion is happy. Finding out if your cat is happy can [...]
They’re lurking. In your garden. On your night stand. In your kitchen. In your closet. In your medicine cabinet. Substances potentially toxic to your cat are everywhere. Cats may be sensitive to some toxic agents simply because of their unique metabolism. Cats can also jump to high places and encounter materials that are assumed to [...]
INTRODUCTION Cancer is a mass of tissue that is characterized by persistent, excessive, and disorganized cell growth that is unresponsive to normal control mechanisms. Why this happens, in most cases, is not yet known. In a normal situation healthy cells grow, divide and replace themselves in a systematic fashion. This natural process helps keep the [...]
People often complain about the “wet dog” smell that seeps out of a dog after a good romp in the rain. But we rarely hear complaints about the smell of a wet cat. Or a dry cat, for that matter. Cats are fastidious groomers and pride themselves on their cleanliness. Cat lovers know that no [...]
Were you aware that many cats go through stress and anxiety, just as people can? Too much emotional stress can generate problems for the cat in numerous ways. Signs and symptoms of stress in kitties include things like being overly-hyper or overly-tired, ripping out fur, a change in feeding behaviors, peeing or defecating out of [...]
There are several cats shedding constantly. Have you got one? Do you clean up cat hair as part of your every day routine? You can do numerous things to lower the quantity of hair shed by your cat. So, worry no more! While you cannot get rid of cat hair totally, you can at least [...]
In Case Of Emergency What to do to increase the chances of your cat surviving a road traffic accident It is extremely common for cats to be knocked down by cars and lose one, or all of their nine lives. Not surprisingly young cats tend to be more at risk, and there is a strong [...]
Christmas is an exciting time for most of us and especially our cats. There’s this enticing tree to climb, magnificently decorated with the loveliest cat toys. Underneath the tree lie beautifully wrapped packages covered in tasty bows, just waiting to be explored. Irresistible smells waft through from the kitchen where the biggest bird a cat [...]
When summer arrives, it is very important that we take the proper precautions when dealing with our pets. Here are a few important tips and facts that should help protect our furry friends. Heat stroke can kill an animal. Dogs and cats should NEVER be left alone in a car or truck, even briefly. Even [...]
Rescuing a feral kitten isn’t exactly an everyday activity one might undertake, but after my unexpected experience in rescuing a seemingly harmless creature, I feel it my duty to impart wisdom to fellow cat lovers. I found my feral kitten when I was on my way out with my boyfriend one Wednesday evening. I was [...]
Are you a responsible cat owner? There is more to being just your average cat owner who feeds and cares for a cat. You owe it to your cat and the world to be a responsible owner by neutering or spaying your cat. World Animal Day is celebrated on the 4th of October and is [...]
A domestic cat is has much in common with its wild equivalent. For all human interference it is still basically designed as a fearsome predator and as such it’s senses are still very much geared towards identifying, stalking and hunting it’s prey. It’s taste, hearing, touch, smell, sight and agility are a unique combination. Taste [...]
Many parents know that the best way for children to learn compassion and the importance of keeping commitments is by helping to care for a pet. Children learn from watching the adults in their lives. If a child can learn to treat an animal with respect they can take that lesson into later life. A [...]
Section: Overview Hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver disease) is a syndrome characterized by an accumulation of excessive amounts of lipid (fat) within the cells of the liver, abnormal bile flow within the liver, and impaired liver function. Severe impairment of liver function may affect the liver’s ability to detoxify the blood. As toxins accumulate, they can [...]
The Internet is a wonderful source of information and knowledge. However it is increasingly being used to operate scams and hoaxes, as many have discovered to their cost! A number of complaints have been received by the Southern Africa Cat Council (SACC), from people who thought that they were buying pedigreed kittens via websites listed [...]
We jokingly call them “crazy cat ladies”, but it’s no laughing matter. Animal hoarding is a pathological behavior that causes terrible suffering. Grosse Pointe, MI – A woman who exposed her two teenage children to the excrement from 42 cats, three dogs and six birds kept in her Grosse Pointe Farms home has been sentenced [...]
Myths and misinformation exposed 1. Rubbing butter on cats’ paws will help it find its way home. Often given as advice when someone moves house and is letting the cat outside for the first time, but completely untrue. A much better way of making sure your cat comes home is to: Keep the cat indoors [...]
Introduction An orphan kitten is a newborn kitten without a mother. A kitten may become an orphan because of death or serious illness of the mother, or the inability of the mother to produce sufficient quality or quantity of milk. Proper care for the orphan is vital to maintaining health and helping the kitten to [...]
When choosing a cat to be your companion, be certain to make the choice that will work best for both you and the animal. An athletic, highly energetic cat is fun to watch, but a cat can be a challenge to care for. A shy, sensitive cat probably wouldn’t thrive in a home with lots [...]
It’s all about pheromones! You come home from work and your cat showers you with affection and rubs all over you in greeting. Wait a second! What he is actually doing is “marking” you with a minute chemical hormone called a pheromone. Unlike other hormones which stay inside the body pheromones are released externally and [...]
Newborn kittens are irresistibly cute! They are teeny and furry and everybody falls in love with them. However, this in no way means that they are easy to care for. In fact, it can be a bit of a hassle to take care of your first newborn kitten. You will need to know the stages [...]
Cat owners are surely familiar with the behavioral signs of kitty contentment. Happy cats will purr, knead their paws, and offer up a few head butts for good measure. Occasionally, cats really on cloud nine will drool on their owners. As the owner of such a cat, I interpret the flow of saliva as the [...]
The cat backs up to the door, lifts the tail and releases a fine spray of urine. Yes, your cat is spraying. You have a problem. But one you can solve. Figures from the British Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors say that aggression in dogs and marking behavior in cats are the biggest behavior problems [...]
Smartie(which we named him) is a tiny, 3 yearold, Jack russelboy with deformed front legs. He was living with a family in PE who no longer wanted him. We found out about him (as we concentrate on special needs animals) and had him flown to us in Joburg. We were heartbroken to watch him bounce [...]
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