Litter box issues are one of the most common reasons why cats are relinquished to shelters. There are many reasons why a cat may be avoiding using their box. To understand why a cat is going outside of the box, the owner must first rule out medical reasons such as
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What is FeLV? Feline Leukemia Virus is one of the most common infectious diseases in cats. It’s sometimes confused with FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus), but is a very different disease. FeLV is more easily spread from infected to non-infected cats through bites or grooming, or from a mother cat with
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What is FIV? Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is one of the most common infectious diseases in cats. It attacks the cat’s immune system, and leaves it vulnerable to illnesses that are contracted via relatively harmless bacteria, fungi or viruses that exist in the environment. Currently there is no cure for FIV,
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Have you ever tried to pet a cat and you think that everything is going well with the cat purring and head-butting you, just to get a swat or a bite from your furry companion? It happens to the best of us. We humans have great intentions but simply don’t
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As we all know, cats are very complicated and amazing little creatures! They utilize three main ways of communications: vocalizing, body language, and scent. In this article, we’ll learn all about cat verbal communication techniques. Did you know that cats rarely vocalize in the wild? That’s true! Wild cats typically
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Although we humans may not always understand what they’re saying, cats have exceptional communication skills and talk to humans and other animals – sometimes in ways that are not always obvious – but in others that are widely recognized as behavioral and vocal clues to their moods and thoughts. In
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Although we humans may not always understand what they’re saying, cats have exceptional communication skills and talk to humans and other animals – sometimes in ways that are not always obvious – but in others that are widely recognized as behavioral and vocal clues to their moods and thoughts. In
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Although we humans may not always understand what they’re saying, cats have exceptional communication skills and talk to humans and other animals – sometimes in ways that are not always obvious – but in others that are widely recognized as behavioral and vocal clues to their moods and thoughts. In
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As a loving pet parent, you want your cat to have the best life possible. Spaying (a female cat) and neutering (a male cat) are procedures that prevent them from reproducing. Spay/neuter provides many benefits and makes life better for you and your cat. Understandably, you may have questions and
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Using their claws is necessary and normal behavior for cats, in both a social and protective manner. Cats will use their claws to mark their territory, exercise, relieve boredom and stress, and to keep their nails healthy. At one time, it was considered part of the normal cat-care routine to
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