Eating and Nutrition
How Often Should My Cat Poop?
It’s not a fun subject to talk about but just as a popular children’s book states, everyone poops. Since your cat can’t tell you whether she’s having trouble with elimination, it’s up to you to monitor the litter box, not only to keep it clean, but to notice the appearance, smell, and frequency of her …
Why Does My Cat Chew or Lick Plastic Bags?
Plastic bags are dangerous to your cat for so many reasons. If chewed, there’s a risk of choking and intestinal blockage. Playing with plastic bags creates a risk of strangulation and suffocation. Not every cat does this behavior but if your kitty does, it can be a seemingly endless battle to keep plastic bags out …
How to Feed Different Diets in a Multiple Cat Household: Eight Quick Tips
Living in a multiple cat household has so many wonderful rewards and benefits but it also comes with a few challenges. One of those challenges many cat guardians face on a daily basis is how to manage feeding time. It can become a struggle to keep one cat out of another cat’s food bowl. A …
12 Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Cats
When we think of the Thanksgiving holiday, we think of food, family, friends and celebration. Did I mention food? This should be a time of feasts and fun, whether you are enjoying your holiday in a big or small way. One thing you don’t want to have to deal with on Thanksgiving is a trip to …
Transitioning Your Cat From Dry Food to Wet Food
Cats are creatures of habit and making any type of significant change can be tricky. Making a food change requires extra care because of the potential health complications that can occur if done incorrectly or abruptly. Why Would You Make a Change to Wet Cat Food? There are many reasons why you might want …
Why Your Cat Might be a Picky Eater
Do you consider your cat a picky eater? Have you offered several brands and varieties of food only to have your cat turn up her nose at each and every one? Perhaps your cat has successfully eaten one type of food for days and then suddenly rejects it. Regardless of whether you’re feeding wet …
Create a Peaceful Mealtime for Your Cat
For your cat, mealtime should be healthy, tasty, peaceful and secure. Many cat guardians focus on the first two things but don’t pay enough attention to the last two. When your cat walks over to the food bowl she shouldn’t have to worry about whether she can eat in peace or whether she’s going to …
Thanksgiving Safety Tips
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. If you share your home with a pet who tends to help himself when it comes to holiday food, it’s important to take some extra precautions to make sure everyone, including the feline and canine members of the family have a safe holiday. Some cats and dogs have no …