Vets from Huntingdon, England surgically removed a 5-inch hairball from the stomach of a cat named Gemma. Weighing 7.5 ounces, it is said to be the largest hairball in recorded history. Grooming is like second nature to cats, which probably explains why they are such low-maintenance pets to keep. Be it a house cat, or […]
Cats that have a thick coat are more susceptible to hot spots, as their dense coat might have an adverse effect on air circulation. Clipping the coat during the warmer months can lower the incidence of infections. Cats spend most of their time in keeping themselves clean. While dogs employ the mechanism of panting to […]
Here, Fatty Fatty! According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, close to 54% of cats and dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. Obesity is known to cause arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and drastically decrease the lifespan of your pet. As cute as they may seem to us, chubby pets are […]
An old wives’ tale is that when you move to a new house, put butter on your cat’s paws! This will apparently stop it from roaming and getting lost. No one really likes change except cats… they just hate change. Moving to a new house is not just stressful for the owners, but also for […]
Cats and dogs alike, are the kind of animals that need something to constantly keep them preoccupied or fascinated with. People around the world have built interesting structures for their pets to explore – where their pets gradually turn these into their favorite area of play. We explore the different kinds of cat furniture ideas […]
What should a cat’s temperature be? In normal conditions, a cat has a body temperature between 100.4º and 102.5º F. Anything higher than 102.5º F is an indication of fever. A temperature higher than 106º F can cause damage to the organs of a cat, and therefore, requires immediate veterinary assistance. Temperature lower than 99º […]
Most Toxic! Castor bean, Nerium oleander, Cyclamen, and the European mistletoe are some of the plants that are considered to be most toxic for dogs. So, in case you have a pet dog, avoid planting them in your garden or inside the house. Dogwood trees belong to the genus Cornus, and are around 15 to […]
What should a cat’s temperature be? In normal conditions, a cat has a body temperature between 100.4º and 102.5º F. Anything higher than 102.5º F is an indication of fever. A temperature higher than 106º F can cause damage to the organs of a cat, and therefore, requires immediate veterinary assistance. Temperature lower than 99º […]
“Time spent with cats is never wasted.” ― Sigmund Freud It is always good to get some reading done when a cat adds itself to your family. By doing this, you will know how to take care of it well and avoid trips to the vet. Out of the hundred odd cat care books available […]
A cat tree is nothing but cat furniture that bears semblance to a miniature tree, with ample number of platforms and hiding spots, for the cat to play in. They are also known as cat condos, cat towers, or cat gyms. The purpose of building such a cat tree is to stimulate a cat’s natural […]