Even if you’ve had years of experience with adult cats, taking care of a kitten is a whole new world. Kittens eat differently, sleep differently, and need time to adjust to changes both inside their bodies and in the outside world. Learn about a kitten’s basic needs and how to help your kitten grow into a happy, healthy adult cat.
Make Your Home Kitten-Proof
What, exactly, does kitten-proofing entail? Particularly if you already have older cats, what more do you need to do?
For one thing, kittens are much more active and curious …

A vaccine is a substance that is made from dead or living pathogens. It is injected into the body through inoculation (intranasal versions have also recently been developed), which causes the body to create antibodies and, therefore, makes your cat immune to getting the disease in the future.
What vaccines does your cat need, and on what timeline? What are the most common vaccines and what special vaccines may be needed? Find out more about common vaccines, some of the risks, and the appropriate time frame for getting vaccines to keep …

There are many common household plants, both indoor and outdoor, that are poisonous to cats. Several of these plants can cause your beloved cat to become quite ill, including vomiting, diarrhea, and convulsions. In some cases, these plants can cause your pet to have complete respiratory failure, kidney failure, or other fatal illness. For this reason, it is important to assist your cat immediately if it eats a toxic plant.
Lilies
Perhaps the most toxic and common form of plant that can be fatal to your cat are lilies. Pretty much every …

Cats are very susceptible to becoming overheated. Think about it for a minute – they spend their entire day walking around inside a heavy fur coat, even on very hot days. A cat that is not accustomed to the outdoors is particularly susceptible to becoming overheated. If this happens, the cat runs the risk of having a heatstroke.
A cat that is acclimated to the outdoors is more likely to be able to handle excessive heat. Nonetheless, all cats can have problems if the weather becomes to hot and they don’t …

Do you watch the hit reality based TV series Housecat Housecall, presented by Purina® Cat Chow®?
We are giving away two Season 2 DVDs, plus two coupons for Purina® Cat Chow® or Purina® Kitten Chow®, each worth up to $11.00.
To enter, just send us a story about your cat or kitten. It can be funny, endearing, exasperating, anything Just make it entertaining and at least 100 words long. The best submissions will be published on this blog and the two winning entries will be announced here on July 5th.
Send all …

Motion-detector-activated training solution to teach your cat to stay away from restricted areas
Harmless, non-toxic spray releases automatically when cat approaches
Uses 4 AAA batteries (sold separately)
100-percent safe for all cats, humans, and the environment
This item is not for sale in Catalina Island

Product DescriptionMultiVet SSSCAT is an automated cat repellent using spray to set boundaries in the home. The fully adjustable nozzle uses a motion detector–along with a can of harmless HFC134a gas–to repel cats in a three-foot radius. It’s a fast, effective, harmless and painless way to keep your cats away …