Cat Allergies: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

May 27th, 2010

After dogs, cats are the most loved pets all over the world. Around 50% of people in the United States have either dog or cat at their home.  Everybody loves cats, but cat allergies are a very common phenomenon in humans. Studies have also shown that in the past there were over 10 million people had cats allergies, especially from  their fur.

Dander is a dust which is produced by the cat’s body and is the main cause of allergies in them.  Dander is nothing but a form of small flakes that comes out of shed skin of cats. It irritates your skin; it can affect your immune system and result in an allergic reactions. Read the rest of this entry »

Cat Gift Ideas for Cat Lovers

May 27th, 2010

There are many cat lovers in this world and gifts for them are also many. You can choose photo frames as a great gift for them as they are quite affordable and are also popular.  People would love photo frames as gift who have more than one cat as they love to show their pet. The photo of their pet can also be framed and kept as memory which can be kept for a longer time.

Also, you should consider the type of cat the cat lover owns prior to giving him any gift.  Cats are of many breeds, like, tabby, pure breeds, Persian, calico and also not so famous, Siamese breeds. A person alone can own many cats and for that reason you should be familiar with the breed and form of gift to be given to them.    Read the rest of this entry »

Cat Litter Boxes: Self Cleaning Automatic Cat Litter Boxes

May 25th, 2010

Everyone on this earth loves cats whether he is an adult or kid and they love the quiet and playful nature of the pets or cats. Children love to play with the cats and entertain themselves. Though we all live cats, it vanishes when you have to clean the litter from the litter box. Even the person who loves the cats very much does not like the litter box duty.    Read the rest of this entry »

Cat Breath: How To Get Rid Of Bad Cat Breathe

May 24th, 2010

Like bad breath in humans, cat also suffer from bad breath and can be awful.  Bacteria found in the mouth is the main cause of bad breath in human as well as cat as the mouth breaks proteins down and releases sulfur compounds and  mixes in the air.

As sulphur smells very bad itself, breathe containing this sulfur smells even worse. The bacteria that cause bad breath in cats are due to the buildup of tartar around the teeth. The tartar is yellow in color and is commonly known as coating of bacteria, food and minerals.   Read the rest of this entry »

Cat Health: 4 Common Cat Health Problems

September 2nd, 2008

You may be surprised to discover that health problems are also common among cats especially if you are new into the hobby of owning a cat. Expect problems when you get a cat whatever the breed. While hereditary issues might be the reason of some health problems, others are easily prevented.

1. Worms
Worms are very common and recurring problem among cats of whatever breed. Cats are easily infected by tapeworms, roundworms and hookworms among others. If you see your cat gaining weight or having problems with fleas and white specks in his stool, have your cat tested by your vet for worms. Worms can be fatal if left untreated though medicine can easily cure them. Read the rest of this entry »