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A list of over twenty of the most common cat illnesses and diseases found throughout the world. Each illness link contains a photograph, information on what causes it, a list of signs and symptoms to look out for, and advice on treatment. There is also a handy links page, carefully chosen to link to the best cat resources on the internet, and a blog on more general cat issues.

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Weaning Kittens

Kittens use their instinct to suckle their mothers, but no such instinct exists for them to know how to eat solid food.  They need to learn it, and they need your help. Kittens can start to eat sold food at any time between 3 and 6 weeks old.  You will know when the time is right [...]

Cat Scratching

Doors, curtains, furniture and walls can all fall victim to your cat’s claws.  The reasons behind scratching are quite interesting, and have nothing to do with sharpening those claws.  In fact the only thing a cat has to do to keep his claws sharp is retract them while walking on hard surfaces, which all cats [...]

When A New Cat Comes Home

Bringing a new cat into your house can be a tricky situation.  You need to take care to make sure fights are kept to a minimum, and kitty friendships (maybe even romances!) are formed. The first thing to remember is that the cats are in charge.  Let them determine the pace of friendship building. Then you should [...]

Is It A Boy or A Girl?

Sexing kittens is not easy - sometimes even vets and experienced breeders get it wrong with very young kittens.  The differences are subtle, but they are there. All newborn kittens have two openings under their tails.  In the females these are obviously the anus (closest to the tail) and the vagina.  Some people are surpised to [...]

Kitten Vaccinations

Getting your cat or kitten vaccinated is cheap, easy and straightforward.  Not getting your cat or kitten vaccinated will leave them open to serious, debilitating, painful and fatal diseases.  Here’s a quick guide to what’s involved. The treatment The process of vaccination is itself simple.  A newborn kitten gets her first set of injections at 9 weeks [...]

The Persian Cat

The Persian cat is almost a caricature of everything feline.  With his flat snout, long hair, big eyes and moustache, the Persian cat has a big personality without even trying. History and Origins Like the Siamese cat, the exact origins of the Persian cat have been lost in time.  However, there is some evidence to suggest that [...]

Outdoor Cats and Fireworks

The advice commonly given on how to keep your cat calm during fireworks displays is well known, and is very good advice: keep her indoors in a dark room, play music to block the noise, keep the music calm and soothing, don’t comfort your cat (makes her feel there is something to worry about), block [...]

How To Give Your Cat A Pill

There are a couple of different ways of giving a pill to your cat, and which one you choose will depend on nothing but your personal preference. Some people prefer to put the cat on a table, others on their lap, and others like to sit on the floor with the cat between their knees. Once you [...]

Common cat fractures

If your cat suffers a fractured bone, it will almost certainly have been caused by physical trauma such as a fall, car accident, animal attack or cruelty.  In some cases fractures can be caused by normal activity such as jumping, or running.  If so, your cat will most likely have some underlying medical condition that [...]

Why Cats Should be Spayed and Neutered

There are a number of practical reasons for getting cats spayed and neutered, but the main reason is simply one of numbers.  There are not enough homes for the number of cats and kittens around today. If you have a cat and want another one, go to your local shelter where you will find a large [...]