Aromatherapy is the art of using essential oils for healing. It can work very well on people and on dogs. However, cats are NOT able to tolerate or metabolize essential oils. As little as a single drop of some oils can poison your cat, making him extremely ill. Is there a [...]

An itchy cat is not a happy cat. Constant scratching and licking can lead to hair loss, skin damage, ear problems, and a nasty condition called miliary dermatitis. If your cat has this, he’ll have a number of crusty skin lesions that are greasy and are filled with cat dandruff. Yummy.
Your cat [...]

Should you keep your cat indoors all the time? Quite a few cat owners do. I understand that some people live in places where they can’t let their cats outside, for whatever reason. But I guess I have a hard time with the idea of keeping your cat inside all the time [...]

If you’re like most cat owners, you probably take the easy way out and use one of those cat food feeders so your cat can have a nibble of dry food whenever she wants. I did it for years, and with many different cats.
But things will be different for my next cat, and here’s [...]

No matter how much you love your kitty, you gotta admit that hairballs are one of the grosser aspects of being owned by a cat. Seeing your feline hack up one of these things can make you wonder why you keep cats…
What causes hairballs?
Kitties are known for their grooming habits. They lick and [...]

An article about cat scratch disease, also known as cat scratch fever, caught my eye today. I’ve heard Ted Nugent’s song, “Cat Scratch Fever,” but I never knew this is a real disease!
Here are questions and answers about cat scratch disease, courtesy of FamilyDoctor.org.
What is cat-scratch disease, and how do people get it?
Cat-scratch disease [...]

This post is a very quick overview of the basics of homeopathy. For more information, see the resources at the bottom of this article.
What Is Homeopathy?
It’s a system of healing that stimulates your body to heal itself by strengthening your body’s natural defenses.
Allopathic (mainstream) medicine sees symptoms of a disease as problems that have [...]

And what do they say about white cats? That they’re more susceptible to skin cancer. And yes, it’s true!You probably didn’t realize it, but your cat’s skin is the biggest organ in his body. And his skin is the most common place for cancer to develop, especially if he’s white.According to Dr. [...]

Many cats are plagued with urinary tract infections, or UTIs. These can become a serious problem. In fact, among older cats, chronic UTIs are a leading cause of death.
The good news is that most UTIs can be prevented. And they’re easier to treat if you catch them early.
How Can I Tell If [...]

What would you do if your cat was hit by a car? The following first-aid tips may help you stabilize her for the trip to the vet’s.

Keep her warm. You can use a heating pad or a hot water bottle close to her stomach. In a pinch, empty a package of rice [...]