Image via iStock.com/aetb By Kathy Blumenstock A fat cat is a feline cliché, but overweight cats are no laughing matter. An obese cat can face all sorts of health issues, from diabetes to joint problems. Getting your kitty to a healthy cat weight will help her (and you) to feel great. As a pet parent, you’ll have to take the lead and come up with a plan to help your cat lose the weight and...
Image via iStock.com/Professor25 By Kathy Blumenstock It's the least favorite part of cat parenting: cleaning the cat litter box. Kitty, can you please DIY? Until that happens, the emergence of self-cleaning litter boxes for cats creates an option to have the litter box itself clean up after your cat. But are these self-cleaning litter boxes for cats really less work? With multiple styles and...
Reviewed and updated for accuracy on December 18, 2018, by Katie Grzyb, DVM You may have started to notice that your senior cat doesn’t move as quickly or easily as she once did. Older cats are at increased risk for conditions like arthritis, bladder issues, and vision and cognitive problems, so navigating the home can be tricky and even dangerous for them. Making a few easy adjustments to your...
Image via iStock.com/Flutter_97321 By Kathy Blumenstock When it comes to games for cats, our felines often like watching us chase the newest cat toy ball we’ve brought home over actually playing with it themselves. But playtime is essential for physical and mental exercise for cats, and a cat interactive toy can be a great option for this. “Interactive toys can bridge the gap between...
Image via iStock.com/ClarkandCompany By Kate Hughes Though cats have a reputation for lounging around and napping, that’s not all that they do. Beyond the typical house cat owner, there are also people who rely on cats to keep spaces like barns and sheds critter-free. Barn cats, as most people refer to them, are working cats with a job to do. Additionally, many of the people who keep barn cats...
Reviewed and updated for accuracy on December 7, 2018, by Katie Grzyb, DVM. Exercise is an essential factor that helps to promote happiness and health in cats. One of the best ways to help your cat exercise is to spend some one-on-one playtime with them. The Importance of Engaging in Play With CatsPlay is a vital element in your cat’s life. “Constructive playtime for a cat is much-needed...