Feline sunburn

The vet calls it by the fancy name actinic dermatitis, but let’s call it what it is: sunburn. Most cats won’t burn, but the ones most likely...

Impulse cats

pet store, so they buy on impulse, take her home, then discover they know nothing whatsoever about taking care of the creature. Happily, mo...

Frozen cat

pain and numbness but in more severe cases leads to tissue death. It happens most often to the ears and nose, the areas least likely to b...

Humane pet shops

kittens . In other words, the shop serves the same function as an animal shelter . It is a win-win situation, for the shopper can get a free...

The flea collar problem

Contact dermatitis is a skin ailment of cats, and the most common cause of it—is flea collars. Most cats wear them without any problems, but...

Selfish, yes, and not ashamed

Of course they are, and we love them for it. We would detest a friend or family member as selfish as a cat, but we don’t mind selfishness so...

Coddling the kitten

kitten will react when you bring her home. One who has just been taken from her mom may miss her, and while the owner will quickly fill the ...