Health & Happiness

Not all cats are the same in their vocalization. While some meow to show their emotions and to generally communicate with other animals and even with their humans, some others could simply be less vocal. You expect to hear your cat meowing, at least every now and then. So, figuring out that your cat doesn’t

Almost all cats will deal with bloating at least once in their lifetime. This can be caused by inadequate eating habits, but also might occur as a result of a serious underlying medical problem. Some of the most common symptoms of bloating in cats are lethargy, swollen stomach, pale gums, low body temperature, and a

Unspayed female cats go into heat, which means that they are fertile and ready to mate with males. One cat can mate with multiple males during her heat cycle. You can expect your cat to go into heat as often as every 2-3 weeks. There are some specific behaviors a cat in heat displays, such

A cat’s eyes are truly a fascinating feature. They can vary in size, shape, and color, and each set is uniquely beautiful. If you haven’t paid a special attention to your cat’s eyes, and now you looked at them from up close, and noticed a third eyelid, this was certainly surprising and even scary for

Being a cat parent isn’t only about fun and cuddling, but it’s also a great responsibility. This means that you’ll have to deal with potential health and behavioral problems in your furry friend. One of them might be your cat leaving wet spots, not urine. What could this be about? As soon as you see

A cat’s tongue is an important part of her anatomy: Not only it helps her drink and eat, but it’s also the essential tool that helps her groom herself all day long. You probably haven’t thought thoroughly about your kitty’s tongue, but it can actually be an important indicator of your furry friend’s health. The

Seeing your cat dying is something most painful you can imagine, but, unfortunately, you’ll need to come to peace with this fact. If you have spent many wonderful years in the company of your feline friend, you should consider yourself lucky. Many cats don’t get to live to their senior years. When your cat reaches

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) attacks the cat’s immune system, and makes her more vulnerable to other health conditions. There isn’t a concrete cure for this infectious disease, but many cats with FIV might still live an average lifespan. Unfortunately, not all cats will be this fortunate. FIV doesn’t usually result in a fatal outcome, however,