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 Catnip crazies--are they healthy for your cat?
"Has your cat ever been around catnip?" my roommate and veterinary school classmate Kristi McCullough asked me.
"Just once and she wasn’t too interested," I answered.
"Watch this." Kristi got ou..
 Can cats drink milk?
Is it okay to give my cat milk?
Generally speaking no, cats shouldn’t drink milk. Most cats are lactose (which are sugars in milk) intolerant & drinking milk may result in an upset tummy & cause d..
 Chocolate poisoning in cats
Can I Give My Cat Chocolate?
The short answer is no. Chocolate contains naturally occurring methylxanthines caffeine & theobromine. The concentration of theobromine is much higher than that of caf..
 Cats & babies living together
Many untruths surround cats & newborn babies. Shelters are often asked to take in the family cat because a new baby has arrived & the parents worry about the risk the cat poses to the child. Most she..
 Cat trivia
Clay cat litter came about by accident. In 1948 a neighbour by the name of Kay Draper went into her local sawmill to pick up some sawdust for her cat’s litter tray. She had been using ash, but was fed..
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 Dental care for cats
"Dental disease is one of the most common diseases that we see in cats," says Dr. Sandra Manfra, veterinary surgeon at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital in Ur..
 Adopting a kitten
Do you understand that a cat is for life?
A great deal time & thought should be put into this decision. A cat can live for 15+ years. Are you prepared to commit to a cat for this amount of time? H..
 What’s involved in caring for a cat?
Overview:
Cats are a popular pet for many reasons. But before you become a cat owner, it’s worthwhile looking at just what is involved in properly caring for a cat.
Before you becomin a cat own..
 Cats & children
Many parents know that the best way for children to learn compassion and the importance of keeping commitments is by helping to care for a pet. Children learn from watching the adults in their lives...
 Cat to cat introductions
If the time has come for an addition to the feline family, introducing a new kitten to a single cat can be difficult. Cats are extremely territorial and often won’t easily allow a newcomer on their t..
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