Category Archives: Cat Health

All cats do it—they cough up hairballs—also known as tridrobezoars or bezoars. What are they, where do they come from, and why are we celebrating them? If you’ve had a cat for any length of time, you’ve probably found gooey … Continue reading →

I think we all love the cat’s paw. They’re cute the way they flex and touch. Those little toes are adorable and the “beans” so cute. I like the brown beans on a white paw. It happens. My snow-shoe/Himalayan-type cat, … Continue reading →

Some cats as they get older need a little help with diet, mobility, and overall care. There are products for that. A senior cat might develop a disease that can be controlled or greatly helped by meds and even diet. … Continue reading →

It’s not unusual for me to receive a bouquet of flowers from one of my daughters or a friend or neighbor. Like many, I do enjoy flowers. For my birthday this year, one granddaughter ordered a subscription to garden boxes. … Continue reading →

Have you ever looked into the face of a Siamese cat and wonder how she can see through those beautiful, but quirky crossed eyes? No worries, the experts say. The Siamese actually must cross her eyes in order to see … Continue reading →

My adorable and sweet grandcat, Brucie, the Munchkin, has been diagnosed with a fatty liver. I wondered if this might be a genetic thing. I’ve always been a bit suspicious of the problems indiscriminate breeding in cats can create. Well, … Continue reading →

Who doesn’t enjoy watching a cat take a lick-bath? It’s almost mesmerizing—hypnotic and a little intriguing to see some of the positions she gets into and how intent she is in the cleaning process. It’s sometimes like a hypnotic adventure … Continue reading →

Earlier this week we talked about cat breeds from all over the world—some of them are derived from mutations and forced breeding experiments. What happens when we aren’t careful with breeding programs or when we exploit a mutation? We can … Continue reading →