Dr Ashwani Kumar When you have shared your home with a cat for many years, she becomes an integral member of the family, and you develop strong emotional attachments. But, as she ages, she needs the most. Here’s how to take care of your senior kitty. Cats are very good at disguising their problems, […]
Joan Henderson Bringing home a cat is a huge responsibility. Here are a few tips to make their homecoming purrfect! It’s a pleasure to welcome home a kitty. But, the cat can be shy and scared…let’s make the cat comfortable at our home. Kitty-proof the house: When you first bring a new kitten into
Kritika Manchanda Litter box problem can be a warning sign. You must act quickly and find a solution to this problem. Let’s see how. Cats developing litter box problems is a common thing. Some cats stop using the box, while other cats might use it for defecating or urinating instead of doing it for both.
Weaning is the process of transition from mother’s milk to solid food. Ideally it should be handled completely by the mother, but now that you are the pet parent it is your responsibility to wean the little one properly. A kitten is happy suckling milk from her mother but she needs to be weaned. Here’s
Sudhersena Recently, I had to put back a rescued cat to where he was rescued from after nearly a year. He was overcome with joy and emotion to see his home and is happily settled there now. Here’s more about cat’s behaviour. Can cats be relocated to new homes? This question arises in our mind
Here are a few FAQs kitty parents often ask. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi Q: Should I keep a male or a female cat? I don’t want kittens. A: Have your cat neutered. It is not true that neutering causes obesity or laziness. I have had my animals neutered and they are exactly the same. The best
You are expecting a baby…but are not sure if your cat is ready for a new human friend. Here’s how to introduce your cat to the infant. There is lot of excitement in the house…getting ready to welcome the new member of the family…all energies are channelised into preparing the home for the perfect homecoming.
February 24, 2015 was World Spay Day. In connection to this occasion, let’s enumerate the benefits of spaying for our wonderful cats. Every year numerous kittens and cats meet an untimely death on the streets. Mostly, they are killed by careless drivers or by dogs. Spay helps in controlling the population of street cats. Besides
Welcoming a feral cat is just a systematic process. Here are a few tips to welcoming them. Building trust and having patience is vital. Dr C Ansar Kamran, a vet from Bengaluru informs, “The first few days of his a cat play a crucial role in settlement in a family. Time, love, trust and regular meals can be the perfect way to break the
Cats are curious creatures and it is up to the pet parent to make sure that their cats are safe and healthy at all times. Here are few tips to keep them safe at home. Safety first: Never leave a door or window open as the cat can escape and head off into the great outdoors. Care with guests at home: If you are expecting
In today’s fast-paced life, stress is one of the most common problems that we face. The same holds true for our feline friends. Cats are one of the most sensitive creatures, emotionally and psychologically; even a slight change in their routine can cause an unwanted psychological Kritika Manchanda reaction. The most common stressors for cats are environmental factors which later affect their behaviour and health. What
Sudhersena If your cat is injured, do not panic. Here are a few tips to make vet trip easier. Blackie was rescued with his right front paw severed and his left front leg partly bent. His bent foreleg was rubbing against the surface and was constantly bleeding. Fortunately, Blackie was in good health. It was decided to fix an external fixator to his bent foreleg
Water is essential for everyone and cats are no exception. Don’t let your cat be dehydrated in these summer months. Here’s how to take care of water needs of your cat. Importance of water… A healthy cat should be sufficiently hydrated. Water replaces fluid lost through urine, faeces and Sudhersena respiration and is essential to
If you think bringing home two kittens will be lot of work, think again! Here’s why it is advisable to bring home two kittens. Sudhersena Some pet parents are apprehensive about adopting two kittens due to lack of space at home, fear of fights that may develop between the cats, destruction of furniture and a
Those tiny cute bundles of joy can steal your heart, the moment you set your eyes on them. But here are a few tips to select a healthy and good-natured kitty. Sudhersena In choosing a new kitten, you should be careful to look for several things that indicate good health and temperament. Bright eyes &
