Most of us have heard of antioxidants. But how many of us actually know what antioxidants are, and what they do?
In a nutshell, antioxidants neutralize free radicals. OK, next question: what’s a free radical?
We’ll have to go back to high school chemistry to answer this one. Molecules of different substances form [...]

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to change your cat over to a high-quality canned cat food in order to prevent feline diabetes, obesity, UTIs, kidney problems, and other health issues.
But your kitty isn’t quite on the same page as you. In fact, she’s not on the same page at all! She won’t [...]

Does your sweet little feline friend have less-than-sweet breath? If your cat is afflicted with foul breath, there can be many reasons for it. Today we’re going to examine causes of bad breath in cats and what you can do about it.
Why Would My Cat Have Bad Breath?
There can be many reasons for [...]

Cytauxzoonosis, also known as bobcat fever, was first reported in southwest Missouri and eastern Oklahoma sometime around 1973. Since then, it has spread throughout the southern and southcentral United States, and may be moving north.
This disease is carried by wild bobcats, and it’s spread by ticks. When a tick bites an infected bobcat, [...]

This guest post was written by Eri Hariono from Felinesophy: Feline, Human and Philosophy, Where Three Great Things Go Intertwining and Become Lost in Bedazzlement.
“Our cats become part of the family at home. They are not just pets that people usually have taken for granted. Furthermore, their presences are far more than just as [...]

Some of you may be too young to remember the mantra of the 1960’s - “Never trust anyone over 30!” Of course, now that I’m WAY past 30, it makes me laugh. But should you trust your “over 30″ cat?
In some ways, no. Cats are notorious for hiding symptoms of illness. By [...]

Seizures in cats are pretty uncommon, but they do happen. Seeing your cat have a seizure, or convulsion, is scary. It may look bad, but remember that your cat is not in pain during the seizure.
What would cause your cat to have a seizure? Are there warning signs? Can natural treatments [...]

Cats have the most beautiful eyes. But did you know that cats can develop many of the same conditions that afflict humans and their eyes? Cataracts and glaucoma are only two of the many eye problems that can cause blindness in cats.
Cataracts In Cats
The lens in your cat’s eye is made from water [...]

Eye infections are very common in cats, especially among kittens. Their immune systems aren’t fully developed yet, so they’re extremely susceptible to them. If left untreated, the kitten’s eyeball can swell, causing permanent damage, and even blindness.
Symptoms of Eye Infections in Cats

Squinting
Watery or greenish-yellow discharge from the eyes
Red or swollen eyelids. This [...]

It’s a sad fact that most animal shelters routinely euthanize blind cats because they’re considered unadoptable. The truth is that a blind cat can do almost anything a cat with its sight can do, including climb trees and chase birds!
If your kitty is going blind or is blinded in an accident, don’t give up [...]