Why do cats hiss?

A hissing cat sounds like a radiator which is  overloading at the moment.  She may seem almost funny to you, with that usually serene feline face contorted into an open mouthed sneer as his ears flatten, back arches and tail in hill shape.

How to Integrate Cats

Integrating  new cats can be a challenge for your family. 

Cats are territorial, and don’t take well to unknown cats suddenly appearing in their territory and area. The inclination of most cats is to attack a new cat to try to make it go away, or to run away from it in fear. Some of them act badly.

Grooming your cat

Grooming your cat not only stimulates the circulation and improves muscle tone, but also minimizes hairballs in his body specially near stomach by removing loose hairs. It smooths down the fur to insulate the body more efficiently, and stimulates the glands at the base of the hairs which waterproof the coat of your healthy cat. In hot weather, licking spreads saliva that cools your cat as it evaporates; grooming also spreads sebum natural oil that protects and waterproofs the hair and skin) across the coat.

Cutting cats claws

Trimming a Cat's Claws

1. Stay on the cutting edge

There are plenty of tools available to trim a little cat's and normal cat’s  claws; use the one that works best for you and your healthy cat.

Some people prefer a special pair of scissors modified to hold a cat's claw in place, others prefer human nail clippers and tools, and still others choose pliers-like clippers or those with a sliding "guillotine" blade. Whatever your tool of choice, be sure the blade remains sharp; the blunt pressure from dull blades may hurt an animal and cause a nail to split or bleed. Keep something to stop bleeding, such as styptic powder, cornstarch, or a dry bar of soap near you.

Hairballs in cats

What to Do About Hairballs in Cats

Hairballs in cats and healthy cats are unpleasant. And they’re not just disagreeable for the person who has to clean them up -- they can cause intestinal blockages, digestive problems, which can be a serious health problem, for your cat and little friend. It’s a given that your cat is going to groom himself.

Bathing cats

Here are some simple steps to bathing your cat at home: 

1. Be prepared  and careful

• Choose a warm room that has a door you can close to prevent  your cat’s escape.
• Put several large bath towels next to the tub along with a hairdryer and pet carrier lined with a towel, door open and ready to receive a wet cat or kitty.

Cat safety

You can keep your cat safe by adopting and following these tips :

1. You know your little friend. If he's acting strange, on the side of caution: Take him to the vet.