Cats are known for their cleanliness, and they typically groom themselves very well. However, there are times when they may need a little help from their humans. For instance, if your cat has a cut or wound that needs cleaning, you may want to help her. And so the question begs – can you use … Read more
Calamine lotion is a topical medication used to treat various skin conditions. It is made from zinc oxide and iron oxide and has anti-itch and astringent properties. It works by creating a barrier on the skin that helps to protect it from further irritation. Calamine lotion is available over the counter and does not require … Read more
Bactine is a common over-the-counter medication used to treat a variety of skin infections. It is made up of two ingredients: lidocaine and benzalkonium chloride. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that numbs the area where it is applied, while benzalkonium chloride is a disinfectant that kills bacteria. This antiseptic and pain reliever is used to … Read more
Cats have been known to make all sorts of vocalizations, from purring and trilling to yowling and growling. But meowing is by far the most common sound that cats make. Scientists believe that meowing is a form of communication that cats use with humans and other animals. This means that when a cat meows, it … Read more
Cats are creatures of habit and often don’t like change. They are famous for sticking to schedules day in and day out. Additionally, felines are extremely clean. They are particular about the hygiene of their water bowls and litter boxes. So, if your cat stops peeing in the litterbox and starts peeing in the water … Read more
Cats that haven’t been fixed usually spray to mark their territory and to attract a mate. Male cats usually start spraying around 5-6 months of age, although some may begin as early as 4 months. Male cats spray much more frequently than female cats do, which makes them somewhat notorious for being difficult pets to … Read more
Every cat parent knows the importance of grooming. But one thing that may not be so obvious is whether it’s okay to trim the whiskers. On one hand, the whiskers look like hair so it appears as if it might be a painless undertaking but on the other hand, the whiskers are used for navigation … Read more
If there’s such a thing as a cuteness scale, cats would appear on the very top. Everything a kitty does is drop-dead gorgeous. Whether she meows, stares at you lovingly, yawns, or walks gracefully before you, you can’t help but fall in love with her afresh. Different people have different preferences for feline beauty but … Read more
Watching your cat stalk, chase, and pounce on a red laser dot is incredibly entertaining. As natural hunters, cats do what it takes to catch the ‘prey’ moving right before their eyes. The frantic movements of the laser toy trigger the feline prey drive and get them in action. To your kitty, the laser toy … Read more
When your indoor kitty goes missing for a day or two, you enter into panic mode. Cats are not safe out there. Thanks to their sizes, they serve as prey to all kinds of animals—dogs, coyotes, hyenas etc They are also victims of car accidents, fights with other cats, and trafficking by humans. Knowing all … Read more