Kitty Health

Though we think of cats as very independent creatures, they certainly can have feelings of panic and stress when you leave them home alone. Can cats have separation anxiety? Yes, they can. Though we realize cats are endowed with much in the way of instinctual behavior, once the cat has become domesticated, this hardwired knowledge … Read more

Can cats get cancer? Unfortunately, yes they can — in fact, they are susceptible to a variety of types of cancer. My old kitty, Pogo, overcame so many health challenges that I thought perhaps he’d have a respite from his problems. Then, on his last blood test, signs emerged telling us he had the onset … Read more

A cat will sleep an average of 15 hours per day, sometimes more and sometimes a bit less, depending on a number of factors. So, if you have asked, “how many hours do cats sleep a day,” you now know it’s normal for him to sleep a lot. Cats, basically predators, are actually “hardwired” to … Read more

Follow these simple rules:  Since cats are obligate carnivores, they need a high-protein, meat-based diet. Feeding them a low-protein high-carbohydrate diet will not do. There is no such thing as a vegan cat. If you need additional supplementation, here are essential needs:                            … Read more

Do you know the basic requirements for providing your cat with a healthy diet? In this post, learn what your cat needs to stay healthy.

Do you know how to make your pet’s final days peaceful and dignified? Do you understand the needed care at the end of life for cats? It’s not an easy topic, especially if you are right in the middle of this final caregiving. That’s where I am at present with my Pogo cat, so have … Read more

Good-day, wonderful two-legged readers, from Lucinda the literate cat. Today I’m helping out my CCL (Cantankerous Cat Lady), as she has had her hands full this week and has come up with no ideas for this post. Therefore, she asked me to write something today for you. I am writing about what I’m learning by … Read more