Cats are efficient groomers, but they need help maintaining a high standard of hygiene, health and beauty. The Supplies You Need These items can make cat grooming easier: Wire-and-bristle brush Two-sided metal comb Grooming mitt Cat shampoo Cat nail clippers Cat toothpaste and brush Ear-cleaning solution Cotton balls Bounty� paper towels Febreze� spray Swiffer� floor… Continue reading
Category: Family Health
How to give pill on your cat with minimum stress
Giving Your Cat Medication With a Minimum of Stress Partnering with your veterinarian is the key to keeping your cat healthy, and that goes beyond the occasional check-up and immunization. Be sure to schedule veterinary visits at least every six months and to give your cat tender, loving care. If you do find that your… Continue reading
DTaP and Tdap Vaccines /Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis/
DTaP is a vaccine that lets children younger than 7 develop immunity to three deadly diseases caused by bacteria: diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis). Tdap is a booster immunization that offers continued protection from those diseases for adolescents and adults. Diphtheria is a respiratory disease that can cause breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, and… Continue reading
When you are away from home, what do you do with your kitty?
Let’s face it – traveling with cats isn’t easy. Many cats are not fond of car rides, nor do they enjoy being cooped up in a cat kennel for multiple hours. Some cats take the duration of the vacation to get over the stress, and by then it’s probably time to have to do it… Continue reading
What Is the Chickenpox Vaccine? /Varicella/
The chickenpox vaccine is a shot that can protect nearly everyone who gets it from catching chickenpox. It’s also called the varicella vaccine because chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The vaccine is made from the live but weakened, or attenuated, virus. Viruses that have been attenuated are less virulent than viruses that are… Continue reading
Introduce yourself with personality if each race of cat
Imagine how boring the world would be if every cat had the same personality. Luckily, that’s not the case. There are many different breeds, and each one is known to have a particular demeanor about them. Take a look at some common personality traits and see if our analysis is true for your cat. Sociable… Continue reading
Ten tips to take care of your cat or kitty
Your cat depends on you for a safe and happy life. Here are some tips to help make it as easy as possible for both of you. 1. Knowing your Cat’s Personality Imagine how boring the world would be if every cat had the same personality. Luckily, that’s not the case. There are many different… Continue reading
Polio vaccine in children /IPV/: when to vaccinated
Polio, an infectious disease caused by a virus that lives in the throat and intestinal tract, was once the leading cause of disability in the U.S. Since the introduction of the polio vaccine in 1955, the disease has been eradicated in the U.S. But the disease is still common in some developing countries and until… Continue reading