Care & Health

When it comes to the profiling of contagious diseases that can pass from cat to human, Toxoplasmosis is one that is very well known. But what exactly is this disease, how can it be caused, and what are some of the myths about it? Read on below for an understanding of this highly prolific zoonotic disease. What is Toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is a disease which is caused as a result of infection with Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite. Although this disease can infect almost all mammals, it’s definitive host is the cat. What this means is that although other mammals can carry the parasite,...

Have you ever wondered what exactly is in the food you give to your furry friends? Well, most pet foods contain similar ingredients, and here is a guide to everything you need to know about your pet’s food. The general ingredients Before we talk about the specific types of pet food and what they contain each, here is a breakdown of the general types of nutrients your pets can get from their foods. Carbohydrates As some of the most essential sources of energy in our world, carbohydrates play a major role in the makeup of most pet foods. Carbohydrates can be added to the...

If you have a cat at home, chances are you give them commercial cat food. Not only is this food something mass produced by companies, it can only be quite costly, especially if you have many cats. You make your own food at home, so why can’t you do that for your cats? Well, the great news is that you absolutely can. Read below on the kinds of homemade food for cat, recipes that you can consider, and the individual benefits and harms. Cooked homemade food One kind of homemade food is food that is cooked. The biggest benefit of cooked food...

As any vet or nurse can tell you, some of the most common reasons that pets are rushed to the emergency are because of poisonings. However, a lot of these poisonings are avoidable and most of them happen at home. Read on for a guide on what to do if you notice signs of poisoning in your pet. Where poisonings can happen According to studies around the world, the biggest source of toxins and poisons to animals is inside the home. This is especially common during special occasions and holidays, such as birthdays or Christmas, during which foods that are harmful to...

You might thinking giving your cat food is a relatively sordid affair, but it is anything but. Because of the different needs that cats have during their lifespan, your cat will probably need different sources of food as it develops. Here is a detailed guide to what your cat should eat and when. Why should I know what to give my cats? If you’re new to raising and keeping cats, you may begin to wonder at the complexities of all this. After all, cats in the wild don’t really have specific preferences that you can see. However, cats usually need a balanced...

Living in disaster-prone areas of the world can be terrifying, but it definitely helps you feel more secure and safe when you make an emergency plan or kit. However, if you are a cat family, taking care of the humans isn’t your only concern. You will have to incorporate your furry friends into your emergency plan and make sure they are kept safe too. Coming up with an emergency plan To make an effective, cat-friendly plan, consider the steps listed below. Do your research Before you can get to the exciting action of things, you need to know exactly what kind of disaster you...

We’ve all experienced an upset stomach, we’re all familiar with how painful and annoying it can be. But, imagine if you couldn’t tell anyone what was wrong with you, or had no control over how to fix yourself. Or you saw one of your family members suffering but had no idea how to help them. What if that family member was your beloved cat? You would want to know everything that could possibly be wrong so you could try to fix it, right? Well, to know about all the possible reasons of diarrhea in cats, you first have to understand...

Bathing can be the time of the month that both pet caretakers and pets themselves dread. And although some cats out there defy stereotypes and live like fishes, for most cats, the sight of water is something that’ll have them hiding out under the bed with no chance of coming outside in the near future. Why do cats fear water? One question that often plagues the minds of cat owners is, why are cats so scared of water in the first place? There are many different factors that will contribute to this effect. Cat Fur Cat fur is built in a way that it...