cat care

Cat health & conditions

Window lounging blues: 6 Ways to liven up your cat

Have a lazy kitty in your home? Rev her up with these six ideas to get moving, shaking, and active.

Cats

Is it safe to let your cat roam free?

Have a kitty that loves the outdoors? Here are a few dangers to be cautious of when letting your feline roam free.

Pets & Animals

Pet names inspired by sci-fi

If you've seen all 13 episodes of Firefly ten times and can say "may I please use your restroom" in Klingon, you need a pet name...

Cats

Purr-fect tips for keeping kitty happy

Aside from serving as excellent fodder for hilarious clips on YouTube, cats are wonderful pets. As long as they have opportunities...

Dogs

Pet stress: Ways to help relax your pets

Pets get stressed, too. There are ways to help eliminate stress and keep your pets relaxed and happy.

Animal Welfare

Cancer in pets: The warning signs

It’s been said that an "ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" -- this is true for our own health as well as our pets. But...

Pets & Animals

Adding your pets to your will

Think of how lost you would be without your best friend, the four-legged sidekick you care for and love. Now, think about how lost...

Cats

Top 3 signs you should hire a cat behaviorist

If your home resembles the makings of a life-sized cat condo or a filthy feline sandbox, it's time for a change. Truth be told,...

Cats

Understanding your cat’s nutritional needs

Your cat has nutritional needs much like you do. And feeding your cat properly is one of the most important things you can do to...

Cats

How to give your cat a bath

Sweet-natured and independent at heart, it seems nothing can break the cool, calm and collected essence of our feline friends. When...

Cats

Litter box maintenance 101

Having a house-trained cat means making litter box maintenance a big priority – but it doesn't have to be a big job. SheKnows has...

Pets & Animals

Why pets eat strange items

The pet food world is full of delicious and nutritious meal options for pets. We love to spoil our four-legged friends with foods...

Cat health & conditions

Introducing a new cat to your home

People adopt a cat and then, excited about making it be part of the household, immediately let it loose into the house the minute...

Pets & Animals

How to cope with the loss of a pet

Pets are more than just animals, they are family members. We bring them in our homes, introduce them to our friends and even include...

Pets & Animals

How to maximize quality time with your pet

Keeping your pets happy not only ensures a strong bond between you and your loyal fur-friend but it can also help promote longevity...

Pets & Animals

Top 5 time-saving pet services

Between busy schedules and long work days, the joys of pet parenting an seem to diminish by the time you walk in the door. From...

Cats

How to leave your cat home alone

Is the guilt of leaving your cat home alone interfering with your travel plans? Cats may be independent by nature but that doesn't...

Pets & Animals

4 Must-have pet gadgets

Thinking that high-tech gadgets are just for humans? Think again. There's a huge market for tech geared to your pets, and in a...

Pets & Animals

Techie pet lovers: 5 Must-get pet apps

If your smartphone has more pictures of your furry friend than of your spouse, boyfriend, or kids, there is no question your pet is...

Pet Travel

Alternatives to kenneling your pets

Whether you’re traveling for the holidays, family vacation or a business trip, figuring out the best option for your pets can be...

Cats

How to deal with your cat waking you at night

Owning a cat is a fantastic and rewarding experience. And in the end, they become more like our children than mere pets....