Category Archives: Need to Know Cat Info
Earth Day Recycled Toys for Your Cat
Earth day is 4-22! Do something green for your kitty. Skip the toys in the store and try these. Here are some great cat toys from recycled items around your home. 1) Balled up Paper Bills: A great toy for … Continue reading
Should I Microchip My Cat?
Implanting a microchip in your cat is a good idea. It’s inexpensive ($20 – $70), safe, and may one day save your kitty’s life. A microchip is a passive, integrated transponder about the size of a grain of rice. … Continue reading
Ways to Get Toxoplasmosis (It’s Probably Not From Your Cat).
Toxoplasmosis infection in people usually results from one of the following: 1) Handling or consuming undercooked or raw meat, most commonly pork. This is actually the most common cause of infection in North America. 2) Drinking raw milk. 3) Consuming … Continue reading
Can I Get Toxoplasmosis From My Cat?
It’s not likely unless you are pregnant or immunocompromised. Toxoplasmosis gondii oocysts (the thing that infects you) must spend at least 24 hours – sometimes up to five days in the environment to become infectious to people. Since most healthy … Continue reading
What is a Cat’s Normal Body Temperature?
A cat’s normal body temperature can range from 100.5 to 102.5° F 101.5° F or 38.6° C being right in the middle and often referred to as a “normal” body temperature. Being that their body temperature is higher than ours they … Continue reading
How Much Does a Cat Declaw Cost?
Expect to pay between $200 and $500 for a declaw depending on the age and weight of your cat. A young cat whose declaw is done while already under anesthesia for a spay or castration will be less expensive. As … Continue reading
Is it Safe to Have My Cat’s Teeth Cleaned?
A yearly dental cleaning is one of the more important parts of your companion’s health care. Sadly by age three the majority of cats have dental disease. If your kitty is in good health and your veterinarian has checked your … Continue reading
How Much Does A Cat Dental Cleaning Cost
Yearly dental cleanings for your cat are very important. By age 3 over seventy percent of cats have dental disease. Knowing what a dental procedure costs allows you to plan early and work this into your budget. A dental cleaning … Continue reading
Feline Heartworm Disease
Heartworm disease in your kitty is an unseen enemy. A lot of people don’t even know that cats can develop heartworm disease. Indoor felines as well as outdoor felines can develop this parasitic infection. Heartworm disease is carried by the … Continue reading
How Do I Get My Cat To The Vet?
Obviously it’s important to bring your kitty to the veterinarian. Unfortunately most cats do not enjoy the trip. There are little things we can do as owners to make the visit to the vet more acceptable to our feline companions. … Continue reading