I am very cautious about using any chemicals in my house with my cats. Boric acid has been used as a relatively non-toxic insecticide and this may be an option to look into. I am unsure of its effectiveness with water bugs but people do use it with ant and cockroach infestations. With any product […]
This is a great question. My first recommendation for you is to talk to your veterinarian. He or she is likely a better informed source than your friend, even if she’s had cats all her life, etc. If you don’t feel you can talk to your veterinarian about this, then I would consider finding […]
Cats and kittens will naturally seek out cool spots if they are too warm. Often they will lay on hard cool surfaces and many spend their time on the floor rather than up high where it is warmer. The best thing to do is prevent your cat from being exposed to high temperatures. Use fans […]
Many cats will regurgitate their food if they eat too quickly. If it is truly regurgitation, the food will often be undigested and it will return up very quickly after the cat eats. The regurgitation can sometimes be improved by modifying how your cat eats. You can put your food on a cookie sheet or […]
I am sorry to hear that you are having issues with your cat. Without seeing your male, it’s hard to be able to know for sure what to suggest. Your veterinarian is in the best situation to offer suggestions on your cat’s treatment, but you could talk to him or her about using a behavioral […]
Purina O.N.E. brand cat food - Kitten Formula and Purina Kitten Chow brand kitten food are different brands, and as such, they have different formulas. Both are excellent products, in that they provide complete and balanced nutrition for your growing kitten. Both products contain no added artificial color, and are preserved with a […]
Your new kitten is likely frightened in the new environment. It is advisable to set up a safe place for your kitten, a small room perhaps that has food, water, litter pan and a resting area. Allow her to be comfortable in that area for a bit and then enter and sit quietly […]
In some cases it helps for the cat to have a safe place that they know when they are in there things will be okay. Some cats can be trained using food and play to consider their carrier a safe place. Then, when it is time to vacuum, the cat can go into […]
Cats who did not spend a great deal of time around people when they were kittens may be quite frightened of people they do not know rather than having a traumatic episode with people. In some cases they can learn to trust, interact and become attached to people if given enough time and patience. […]
Whiskers can be either black or white, which is not abnormal.
Original post by Cat Advice (Emotional): Purina® Cat Chow® Mentor Amy Shojai and software by Elliott Back