Raising kittens is one of the greatest joys for cat lovers! Mother cats have everything their kittens need to nurture and nourish kittens through their first few weeks of life. As the kittens grow bigger, the mother cat will need your help to provide for her kittens’ needs. Caring for kittens is significantly different than caring for adult cats. Even … Read More
When Do Male Cats Start Spraying?
One of the most common reasons that pet owners surrender male cats to animal shelters is urine spraying. Even though cats only deposit a small amount of urine when they spray, the effects on a pet owner’s home and belongings can be devastating. The good news is that the vast majority of cats never spray. And for cats that do … Read More
When Do Cats Go into Heat (Estrus)?
When a cat enters the phase of the reproductive cycle in which she is receptive to males and mating, she is considered to be “in heat.” Another name for this phase in a female cat is estrus. When a cat is in estrus, she displays some remarkable changes in behavior. Understanding and predicting your cat’s heat cycle will help you … Read More
Do Cats Eat Their Kittens?
What could be more exciting for a cat lover than having kittens? You give your cat the best of everything during her pregnancy as you anxiously await the arrival of her babies. You even prepare a special place so she can have privacy when her kittens come. You want to do everything you can to help your cat be the … Read More
Can Humans Eat Cat Food?
Filet mignon, smoked salmon, chicken and brown rice… are you feeling hungry yet? While these delicious foods may sound like menu options from your favorite restaurant, they are also flavors of cat food! These days, pet food companies offer an increasing number of dietary options that sound more like gourmet dinners than something you would feed your cat. One emerging … Read More