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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

Feline Fitness

by Susie

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.

The Magic of Enzyme Cleaners

by Susie

In my experience a good enzyme cleaner is essential when you need to remove pet stains, including urine. Enzyme cleaners break down the chemical nature of the cat urine, they don’t just cover up the odor like some cleaners, they actually help remove it.

They also work really well on a number of other pet-related stains, like those that come with the infamous hairballs, and even non pet-related stains like a coffee stain on the carpet. A good enzyme cleaner is an essential item if you have any pets.

Elder Cat Not Using the Litter Box?

by Susie

As cats get older they may start to change their behavior or even develop what we see as cat behavior problems. But with the right diagnosis, treatment and some patience many of these problems can be resolved.

Urinating or defecating outside of the litter box is one of the main behavioral problems in elder cats. There are many possible reasons for this, including a possible medical condition. It is important to have your cat checked by her veterinarian in case there is a medical condition causing the litter box problems. Diagnosis and treating a health condition can help stop the litter box problems, or help you make adjustments in your home that may help curb the problem.

Raw Food Diet for Cats

by Susie

More people are looking into raw food diets for cats as they start to think more seriously about what their cats are eating and what they feel they should be eating. Our pets are part of the family and with a combination of concerns about ingredients used in commercial pet foods and thoughts of a more species appropriate diet it makes sense that more people are considering this type of cat food.

A raw food diet isn’t as simple as giving your cat a raw chicken breast; cats need other nutrients as well so it is best to follow an approved recipe or to buy already prepared raw cat food. The benefit of making it yourself is that you can control the ingredients and make your own organic cat food if you want, or you can add specific ingredients to improve your cat’s health.