In my experience, orange female cats have no more health problems than any other cat. There are so many variables that go into cat health. You can have a lot to do with how healthy she is. To keep her healthy you can do many things: feed a diet appropriate to her life stage and […]
There are many special needs cats out there and I appreciate your desire to take on those with an issue. I would just say to be patient. If you’re impatient to get a cat you could consider other special needs cats besides the white deaf cats. Otherwise, contact or visit your local shelters/rescues often. The […]
Many cats do not cover their stool in the box. I don’t know if I can explain why this happened all of a sudden. It certainly coincides with her surgery, but I think this is unlikely. I would first explore things about the litter box. I would make sure it’s the same litter, the litter […]
I am so sorry to hear that your cat had such an injury. Cats are amazingly resilient creatures and often surprise me with their healing ability. A fracture that goes into a joint is always problematic and is more likely to cause problems. It will heal; it just may not heal correctly enough to provide […]
There can be a couple reasons why an older cat can stop jumping. Arthritis is certainly something that pops right into my mind. Cats are very subtle when they are ill or have something going on. A dog with arthritis may limp around and look sore whereas a cat may just hesitate more when jumping […]
Cranberries and carrots are perfectly safe for consumption by cats in the form used in pet foods. There have been very rare instances of fresh cranberries causing digestive upsets in cats when fed at high levels, but the dehydrated cranberries and carrots used in dry cat foods are known to be safe for consumption. Be […]
A couple of Purina Cat Chow brand dry cat foods may be suitable for your young adult cats: Purina Cat Chow brand Original Formula (in the dark blue package) dry cat food provides 100% complete and balanced nutrition for cats of all ages. It has a great taste, contains omega-6 fatty acids to promote a […]
When any cat shows a fairly sudden behavioral change, there could be a medical reason. This is often more pronounced in older cats. Many metabolic changes such as endocrine dysfunction, dental disease or pain can increase irritability in a cat. The first place to begin is with a veterinary examination and blood work to […]
A four week old kitten is usually quite small and probably finds the attentions of a dog overwhelming. It would be best to give her a few weeks to get acclimated to you and your home without the dogs bothering her. She should have her own room with food, water, and a litter […]
It can take some time to transition a cat to a new home. When they are scared they will usually hide. It can help to provide them their own room with food, water, a litter box and a hiding place like a cardboard box for their first several days in the home. This will […]