I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your calico Angel. Your story, as sad as it is, unfortunately is not unique. Many cats do not show signs of illness until they are very ill. Weight loss is one sign that can be very significant and should not be taken lightly. There are […]
In general the signs of good health are a healthy appetite, nice shiny coat, normal stools (usually once a day), normal urination (usually 2-3 times a day), and no vomiting. A healthy cat will usually stretch and groom regularly. Cats are tricky though. They often hide disease well and because they sleep such a large […]
I have seen other cats that do this as well, but perhaps not with the vigor you describe. I do not consider this to be unusual unless you are seeing changes in her skin, nails or overall health. Because she has done this for as long as you can remember, I would consider it “normal” […]
I am sorry to hear Skittles is having some issues. Until proven otherwise, I would treat the vomiting and scratching as two separate issues. It’s possible they could be related but just as possible they are not, especially given the time that separated their onset.
Scratching can have multiple causes but in many cases my […]
First, I am so sorry about the loss of your husband. And now to have a sick cat as well. You in no way made your cat sick! I believe many cats do go through a mourning process as we do. Some cats are also intuitive and sensitive animals towards others’ feelings but do not […]
In addition to Fancy Feast canned cat foods there are a number of other canned food options available to feed you cat. Friskies canned cat food is similar to Fancy Feast in that it contains 100% complete and balanced nutrition and it comes in a variety of flavors and forms (loaf, sliced, etc). Friskies canned […]
While Purina Cat Chow brand Healthful Life dry cat food does not make any specific claims regarding hairball control, Healthful Life dry cat food does contain a natural fiber blend to help promote a healthy digestion. Fiber is an important component of diets because it helps keep material moving through the digestive tract. That being […]
Many cats love to be up high and will seek multiple ways to do that, including climbing on their human family members. If other climbing spots are provided such as climbing towers or an empty space on a bookshelf the cat may choose to climb those areas instead. If the cat is trying to […]
Cats can often become anxious and irritable if food is not provided in a manner that works for them. Many cats prefer to eat multiple small meals a day and in a home with more than one cat it is useful to have more than one feeding station. Most cats also like their feeding […]
Some elderly cats suffer from hypertension and if that makes them uncomfortable they may cry at times-so having her blood pressure checked would be a good idea. Although a cat does not appear to show pain when they move or when they are touched, they still could have arthritis or dental disease that needs […]