Flea Treatment for Cats Including Natural Flea Control

Fleas not only make your cat extremely uncomfortable, but flea infestation and flea bites can also cause allergic reactions, feline worms or anemia. Flea treatment for cats is important whether you use natural flea control or conventional treatments.

When waging the war against fleas it’s important to treat the 3 areas they inhabit: your cat, your home and your cat’s outdoor environment. For every flea you see there are likely a hundred flea eggs, flea larvae and flea pupae, in your home and yard on their way to full flea maturity. These eggs, larvae and pupae are found Continue reading

Conjunctivitis In Cats

Conjunctivitis in cats is the most common of the eye problems seen in felines. It occurs when the tissue that lines the eyelids and attaches to the eyeball becomes inflamed.

There are a couple of things that can cause this to happen — allergies or an infection. Eye infections or allergies can cause the eye to become watery and produce a discharge. These conditions can also cause Continue reading

Common Cat Health Problems

Cat health problems can be genetic or a result of factors out of your control, but I can’t stress enough the importance of a healthy feline diet and the availability of fresh water when talking about cat health care. A healthy, species appropriate feline diet can go a long way towards prevention of some of the more common cat health problems.

Knowing this ahead of time can create a much happier life for you and your feline friend by decreasing the human and cat stress that go along with cat illnesses, as well as the unpleasant frequent and often costly trips to the vet.

If you notice specific symptoms or if you suspect your furry friend isn’t feeling well consult your vet. Here are some of the more common health issues to watch for. Continue reading

Feline Urinary Tract Infection

Feline urinary tract infection is a serious problem that needs to be diagnosed and treated by your vet right away. It can occur in any cat, but it seems to be more common in males.

Some cats with feline urinary tract infection can develop crystals in their urine. These crystals can block the urethra and prevent the cat from urinating. A complete urinary obstruction is very serious and can be life threatening. If you notice your cat hasn’t been able to urinate seek medical attention right away, especially if he is showing other symptoms of feline urinary tract infection.

Symptoms of FLUTD or feline urinary tract infection include Continue reading

Feline Fitness

Plenty of studies have shown that indoor cats lead safer lives and they have a greater life expectancy, as well as a reduced risk of contracting feline worms or fleas, but one drawback is that they are often less physically active. Too little activity can lead to weight problems or even cat behavioral problems. But there’s an easy and fun remedy for this — feline fitness.

Kitty play time can be fun for both you and your cat. It’s a great way to interact with your cat and playful cats can be pretty funny when they are playing. Continue reading