When your cat throws up his meal immediately or very shortly after eating you may assume the cause is that the brand of food isn’t good or doesn’t agree with your cat’s digestive system. However, this is not always the most likely cause of the vomiting. We feed our kittens on a rotation of three flavors of Hills minced wet kitten food. My kittens have eaten this food since … [Read more...]
How Many Calories Does a Pregnant or Nursing Cat Need Daily?
The nutrition requirements of a cat during pregnancy and nursing are extremely important for the development of healthy kittens and maintenance of the mother cat’s health. During pregnancy a large amount of the food energy your cat eats is directed towards growth and development of the kittens. When a mother cat nurses her kittens she is the sole provider of nutrient and … [Read more...]
Can Cats Eat Ice Cream?
Ice cream is not the best food for your cat to eat. Ice cream is a dairy product and dairy often gives cats diarrhea. As adults, cats have no need for dairy, so their digestive systems are not able to digest dairy. Ice cream often contains other ingredients and flavorings, such as chocolate, which is toxic for cats. A lick or two of vanilla will probably not hurt your cat, … [Read more...]
Medicating your cat at home: Pills and Liquids
Getting your cat used to having its mouth opened and handled will make it much easier for you to give it oral medications, should the need arise. Otherwise, the ordeal is likely to be a two-person job with one person holding the cat, while the other administers the medicine. Giving pills and liquids are covered because they are the most common forms of medication you will … [Read more...]
Is My Cat Pregnant?
It is difficult to detect early pregnancy in cats because they do not show many signs of pregnancy at first. An average feline pregnancy will last 63-69 days. That is just 9-10 weeks! During the first 2 weeks of pregnancy you will not be able to tell that your cat is pregnant. She may gain a slight amount of weight, but that won’t conclusively tell you that she’s … [Read more...]