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HOW SAFE ARE FLEA DIPS?

Flea dips should NOT be used. They can be harmful to both you and your pet. Most dips are not meant to be rinsed off, allowing your cat to ingest the poisonous dip as she cleans herself. There are many...

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WHY DOES MY CAT RUB HIS BACKSIDE ON THE GROUND?

There are actually several possibilities for why your cat is dragging himself across the floor. First, if your cat has not been treated for intestinal parasites, he may be experiencing itchiness or...

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HOW OFTEN SHOULD I FEED MY CAT?

Feeding schedules are something that is usually unique to each cat. Many people feed their cats in the morning or at night. Some cats that can self-regulate their feeding may be free-fed from their...

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WHAT TYPE OF LITTER IS RECOMMENDED?

Choosing a cat litter is really a function of what your cat likes; most cats prefer clay type litter. More importantly, cats have a more sensitive sense of smell than humans. Therefore, scented litters...

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WHY DOES MY CAT POOP IN THE HOUSE?

Pooping in places other than the litter box or outside can be the result of a medical issue, but is also maybe a symptom of stress. Changes in environment such as moving furniture, moving the litter...

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IS IT NECESSARY TO BRUSH MY CAT’S TEETH?

Brushing your cat’s teeth may sound immensely challenging, but dental care is often overlooked in comparison with the time and attention pet owners spend on their cat’s grooming, digestive, and mental...

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CAN MY CATS EAT OUT OF THE SAME BOWL?

Feeding your cats in the same bowl or even same location is not considered a good idea for several reasons. First, animals in the wild reserve space for themselves to eat. Feeding your cats from the...

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IS EATING GRASS OK FOR MY CAT?

Although cats are carnivorous, they also need some plant material in their diets, and occasionally seem to crave grass. This may be because in the wild, cat’s prey will often have plant materials in...

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WHAT FOODS ARE POISONOUS TO MY CATS?

It’s always tempting to give your cat exactly what it desires, however, an excess of human food can cause malnutrition and diet imbalance. Many human foods are indigestible for cats, and many processed...

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