Many of you might have wondered whether it would be right to give your cat vegetarian or vegan food. After all, cats are naturally carnivorous. Wouldn’t it be going against their very nature to keep them on a wholly vegetarian or vegan diet? Nutrition, nutrition. And, what about the nutritional requirements of cats? It is…Read more »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »