What Mite Help?
April 24, 2009
What Mite Help?
My kitty's an ear mite magnet. It seems like I'm always putting ear mite drops into poor Sheba's ears, but I worry about too much medicine. Are there any natural remedies for ear mites that work? - B.G., Wauna, Washington
If your cat has dirt in her ears that looks like coffee grounds and she's shaking her …Read more »
Cat Grooming Tips
April 24, 2009
Cats clean themselves, why should I groom them? I see my cat spending a lot of time each day licking and cleaning herself.
There are various reasons, however, why your cat still needs your grooming assistance to stay healthy and happy. Grooming accomplishes much more than just making your cat's coat look nice and shiny. It also stimulates circulation, removes …Read more »
Cat Bathing as a Martial Art
April 24, 2009
Know that although the cat has the advantage of quickness and lack of concern for human life, you have the advantage of strength.
Giving Your Cat a Bath
April 24, 2009
Cats can groom themselves, so they don't need to be washed as often as dogs. However, you may have to wash your cat from time to time. You may have to give your cat a flea bath, for example. Longhaired cats need to be bathed periodically to keep their hair from tangling and matting.
Washing a cat isn't easy. With …Read more »
Why Is My Cat Scratching At Her Ears?
April 24, 2009
Occasional light scratching is normal. However, persistent scratching or pawing at the ears or head can be an indication of ear infection, injury, excess earwax, something lodged in the ear or skin problems. Some ear problems may not be easily visible and require a deep ear exam by a veterinarian to be properly evaluated. Any discharge, odor, redness, pain, swelling, …Read more »
Cleaning Your Cat's Ears
April 24, 2009
Many cats are excellent self-groomers and rarely need ear care, while others should have routine cleanings. If you notice wax, dirt or other debris, then it is probably time for a cleaning.
For those cats that need it, cleaning and caring for your pet's ears are important ways to reduce the chance for ear infections and excess waxy build up. …Read more »
Hairballs -- 8 Ways to Lick the Problem
April 24, 2009
Few creatures are as fastidious as felines. They can spend hours licking their coats, and when they've covered every inch, they'll happily start again. They don't seem to mind swallowing a little hair -- it's all part of good grooming.
Sometimes, however, fur that should pass right through the digestive system gets trapped in the stomach. As more and more …Read more »
Preventing Dental Disease
April 24, 2009
Dental plaque, which is composed of bacteria, saliva and cellular debris, builds up on the enamel of the teeth. When plaque accumulates with food particles, it becomes hard, thick and yellow -- or calcified -- and is called tartar.
Ways to Tick Off Ticks
April 24, 2009
These days, ticks are showing up in growing numbers and in a widening geographic area and they can survive and thrive in your warm house even when it's cold outside. They love to feast on the blood of pets and in so doing can spread illnesses such as Lyme disease and, less frequently, Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Foil Fleas
April 24, 2009
Nothing puts a damper on fun like the appearance of fleas! If you're not prepared for them, they can infest your pet and your entire house. And as if the itching and scratching they can cause isn't enough of an annoyance, your pet can also develop a reaction to fleas if he is allergic to their bite. Fleas will feed …Read more »
