Has your child been begging for a kitten? Have you decided it’s time to bring a cat into your family? Fluffy is a wonderful pet, and can really help complete any home or household. Children can also benefit from growing up with a feline friend to snuggle with. Of course, there are a few things to keep in mind. A Greater Cincinnati vet offers some advice on kids and kittens in this article. Basic Considerations … Read More
As your cat gets older, her needs are going to change: just as ours will as we age. Your furry pal won’t be quite as interested in playing, and she’ll sleep even more than she once did. Kitties in their golden years also benefit from extra TLC. Read on as a local Greater Cincinnati vet offers some advice on keeping your furry buddy comfy and purring. Grooming A Senior Cat Cats are usually pretty good … Read More
We always advise keeping cats indoors. It’s much safer for them! However, we do understand that Fluffy enjoys fresh air and sunshine. Want to offer your kitty the best of both worlds? Make a cat enclosure! A local Clermont County vet offers some advice on this below. Choose The Space Picking the right spot is the first step. It should be on level ground that has decent drainage, somewhere that isn’t in either full sun … Read More
May is Responsible Animal Guardian Month. Like many other pet awareness events and holidays, this is meant to help improve the lives and conditions of our furred, scaled, and feathered friends, by raising awareness about what it truly means to be a good guardian. A local Greater Cincinnati vet lists some of the most crucial points of that in this article. Understanding Pets’ Needs All of our animal companions have the same basic … Read More
March is Adopt A Rescue Cat Month! Bringing a new kitty into your home can be very fun and exciting … for you. For your new pet, it can be scary and overwhelming, especially at first. It’s important to make sure that you and Fluffy are getting off on the right paw. A Greater Cincinnati vet offers some advice on helping get that purr going in this article. Let Fluffy Adjust Big changes, such as … Read More
Have you ever spotted your cat just sitting there with her tongue sticking out? This is officially called blepping, and is definitely adorable to see. Of course, given how complex and unique our feline pals are, you may be wondering if this is a sign that something is wrong, or just another one of Fluffy’s many adorable (and purrplexing) quirks. A local vet discusses blepping in this article. Behind The Blep There are actually a … Read More
If you’re a cat lover, this is the month for you! From December 1st to the 31st, we’ll be celebrating National Cat Lovers Month. That means it’s time to get out your whiskers and celebrate all things feline. So what if you don’t own a pet? This is still the perfect time of year to learn more about these wonderful creatures and perhaps adopt one yourself! Read on as a local vet talks about cats … Read More
Feline hyperesthesia syndrome—which is also called rolling skin syndrome and twitchy cat disease—is a rather unique issue that we occasionally see in our feline friends. The condition is characterized by hypersensitivity of the skin, usually on the back. A local vet offers some information in this article. Signs Fluffy can’t tell you what is going on with her, so it’s good to know what to look for. You may see twitching or rippling skin on … Read More
Cats are mysterious creatures. We all know that, but did you know that their eating habits can sometimes be quite odd? Of course, all animals have their own individual quarks and ticks, which is why we love them. Read on as a vet talks about some unusual eating habits your cat may get into. Finicky Eaters, They Are Cats are known for their finicky eating habits. They simply do not like to eat what we … Read More
Our feline buddies have strikingly beautiful eyes. Cats’ eyes can be many different colors, from green to orange to blue. Fluffy never has brown eyes, but her peepers can be copper, dichroic, or odd-colored. Of course, kitties are susceptible to many of the same types of eye problems as humans can develop. A local vet discusses some common ones in this article. Common Issues Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is not uncommon in kitties. This can … Read More
