Archive for May, 2011

Is your cat eating right? Hope so!

Posted in Blog on May 10th, 2011 by Michele Anderson – Comments Off

Are you feeding your cat the right food that has all the essential nutrients? Or are you feeding it table scraps or other human food? Well, the first thing you need to understand is that human food is not good for cats since it does not contain the exact amount of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and…Read more »

Cat care on a budget — it’s doable

Posted in Blog on May 10th, 2011 by Michele Anderson – Comments Off

Cat care can be pricey, especially if you don’t have a lot of cash.  And health care is the big-ticket item. But there are a few things you can do to keep the costs down. For instance,  I take my cat to the veterinarian for a checkup at least once a year, if not more.…Read more »

Anorexia in cats — it happens, it’s serious

Posted in Blog on May 2nd, 2011 by Michele Anderson – Comments Off

Most of us have heard about anorexia. That’s where people obsessively refuse to eat so they can lose weight. What most people don’t know is cats, like people, can become anorexic.  The condition usually shows up when  a cat refuses to eat anything, and it’s losing a lot of weight. A friend who adopted a…Read more »

Diagnosis — your cat needs play therapy

Posted in Blog on May 2nd, 2011 by Michele Anderson – Comments Off

Now, don’t raise your eyebrows at this one — play therapy for cats. Why?  You might think:  “My cat’s doing great, playing by itself. Why butt in?” But wait. Cats can get stressed out. And if you think your cat is acting strange and its energy is low, it might be time to introduce play…Read more »

How to get rid of pesky hairballs in cats

Posted in Blog on May 2nd, 2011 by Michele Anderson – Comments Off

A cat grooming itself is a pretty sight. But at times, the cat swallows loose hair as it licks  its fur. The loose hair then  forms hairballs in the cat’s  stomach. These hairballs can make  your cat  throw up all over the house. Not very pretty, heh? Think of the cleaning you would have to…Read more »