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The University of Illinois reported that vanadium, a trace mineral, may promote faster recovery from infections and help fight disease. Vanadium is a trace mineral in human and cat bodies and a gray metal on ...Read More
Getting medicine into your cat is always tricky, and herbal medicine is no exception. Cats, unlike dogs, are naturally suspicious and won't eat just anything given to them. Depending on the type of herbal ...Read More
Socially driven animals, cats can suffer from boredom and stress just as people do, leading to abnormal habits and odd behavior. But genetics and health issues may also contribute to strange behavior in a ...Read More
Cats are curious, predatory creatures; it does not take much for them to race off after squirrels, birds or mice. If your cat is not used to spending time outdoors, it will be easy for him to get lost in a ...Read More
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Few cats are willing to sit calmly in the car, so cat owners need some sort of device to transport them from home to car and car to veterinary office. You could spend $15, $30 or even $100 for a storebought ...Read More
4Deciding not to declaw your cat is a humane choice, but it can feel a little foolhardy when you're rewarded with hands and arms covered in accidental scratches. One way to keep your cat's daggers in check is ...Read More
Valtrex (valacyclovir) is an oral medication used to treat herpesvirus infections in people. It is, however, unsafe and potentially toxic in cats....Read More
Cats naturally enjoy climbing. They belong to a wider family of felines that, in nature, hide out in trees and pounce down upon prey. There is no simple way to train a cat not to climb as a preventative ...Read More
The pericardium is a two-layer sac wrapped around the heart, protecting it and providing lubrication while the heart beats. There is a small amount of fluid between the layers allowing free movement while the ...Read More
Pet owners, specifically cat lovers, are known to scope out the Internet for good deals on cat supplies. With more than 37 million cat owners, there's definitely a market for an Internet service to sell cat ...Read More
Cat owners know that feline scents are not only pungent, but they can be troublesome to remove. Cat urine has a particularly strong scent. Although you may have cleaned in a spot that your cat has soiled, it ...Read More
Oriental shorthair cats have their foundation in the Siamese cat breed, but they can have many different colors and patterns--more than 300, according to the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA). This variety makes ...Read More
1Cats are individuals with unique personalities, just as humans are. The cat you choose will become a friend and roommate that you will live with for many years. Just as you would take care in choosing a human ...Read More
Ringworm is a fungal infection that affects cats, humans, and other animals. A number of different fungi cause ringworm. Infection can spread from other infected animals or from fungi living on surfaces in the ...Read More
Many sources caution pet owners on the dangers of junipers. However, there is seldom reason for major alarm when it comes to this plant. Junipers do contain terpenes (specific hydrocarbons within the essential ...Read More
Feather dusters, made from a handle with feathers attached to one end, are used for cleaning in areas where a dusting cloth or vacuum cleaner cannot reach. Feather dusters are particularly useful for dusting ...Read More
A pancreatic enzyme deficiency results from a condition known as exocrine pancreatic insuffeciency (EPI). It is rare in cats, but can be a life-threatening disorder....Read More
Many people get and fall in love with their cat before they realize that they are allergic to the animal. Then, they're stuck making the difficult decision of whether or not they should get rid of the cat. ...Read More
