Special Kitty is a private label pet food brand sold exclusively by Wal-Mart. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Wal-Mart sold Ol’ Roy, an exclusive inexpensive dog food brand. It quickly grew in popularity among Wal-Mart shoppers, causing the retail outlet to start selling a cat food equivalent in 1983, thus the Special Kitty…
When shopping for your cat’s food, you will realize that the options are increasing with every passing day. A few years back, you only had to make a choice between a couple of brands. These days, the aisles are full of varied feline delicacies each with a twist of its own. Tiki cat food is…
Responsible pet parenting involves vetting everything that comes through your door to make sure it is safe for your animal friend. The stakes are even higher if the said thing is your kitty’s food. You must exercise caution and offer the cat only what is safe and good for her. Some commercial cat foods are,…
Friskies cat food is a product of the American-based company, Friskies. This establishment is one of the businesses that operate under the Nestle Purina PetCare umbrella, a Nestle S.A. subsidiary. The company’s genesis can be traced back to 1894 when William Danforth, William Andrews, and George Robinson partnered to establish the Robinson-Danforth Commission Company. After…
From grocery stores to big-box stores to specialty pet stores, IAMS cat food is available in endless places. If you have been a cat parent for a while, you have probably already bought a recipe or two from the company already. No doubt IAMS’ range of wet and cat food options make pet parenting easier…
When it comes to commercial cat food companies, very few come near the reputation of Sheba cat food. With a standard that reads, “Get Closer to Your Cat”, the pet food brand promises to make only what your furball loves and needs. Some of its revered wet food recipes include the Sheba Perfect Portions Tender…
If your kitten has ringworms, you may be wondering if you should get rid of her. This is not an easy decision to make because no pet parent wants to see their kittens suffer. On one hand, you want to give them their best life but on the other hand, you want to protect the…
As any cat owner knows, cats are fastidious groomers. They spend hours each day licking their fur, and one may be tempted to think they do not need a bath. But your cat needs regular baths for a couple of reasons. For one thing, it can help to remove any dirt or debris that your…
Ernest Hemmingway is known for a number of things, one of which is his love for alcohol and big-game hunting. He also had a soft spot for cats, most specifically polydactyl cats. The novelist was enchanted by Snow White – a double-pawed kitty given to him by a sea captain in his day. He developed…
Ringworms are a type of skin infection that is caused by a fungus. The name “ringworm” comes from the characteristic circular rash that it produces. Cats are especially susceptible to ringworm infections because of their frequent grooming habits. When a cat licks its fur, the fungus can be ingested and begin to multiply in the…