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| Many people who own a cat think that milk is an important part of a cat’s diet. This is not true. In fact, milk does not meet any of the nutritional needs of a cat. So, should cats drink milk? Many veterinarians would say “no”. >> more |
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| In general terms, the life expectancy of a domesticated indoor cat is 12-18 years. The life expectancy of an outdoor cat is significantly shorter at only 4-5 years. >> more |
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| When a cat is declawed, the surgeon does not remove only the claw. In fact, the entire “toe”, or phalanx, is removed. This includes removing bones and ligaments. >> more |
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| When you are caring for an elderly cat, in some ways you have to handle him or her with kid gloves. The body of an older cat isn't as agile, flexible, and responsive as it was in past years. >> more |
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| Many cat owners have probably asked the questions “why do cats purr”. A few years ago a company released two similar products. One claimed to be able to interpret the meaning of a dog’s bark. The other claimed to interpret the real meaning behind a cat’s purring and meowing. >> more |
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| A cat will stay in heat for about seven to 10 days, which can seem like an eternity. Cats normally fall in and out of heat from January into August (about eight months), but it really depends on the season. >> more |
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| When determining the sex of a kitten, the quickest method to use is a visual check. Hold the kitten still under its belly and lift the tail. In a female cat, the urinary tract opening and rectum are very close together. >> more |
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| Here are some of the most common cat health problems of which cat owners should be aware. Keep in mind that no information provided here is meant to take the place of advice from you vet. >> more |
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