Parenting

If your love language is food, then as a pet parent you need to be extra cautious. Your feline friends may try to woo you to share your food, but certain human foods are toxic for cats and you should be careful.

Indoor cats establish territories just like their wild counterparts. It is important to keep in mind that at the end of the day, cats are predators whose instincts still reign supreme.

There’s nothing like the seasoned love of an old pet! But the older they get, the more your responsibility increases. Feline cognitive dysfunction (FCD) is quite common in older cats and it is part of behavior issues. Put your best pet-parenting foot forward and tackle behavioral issues in older cats. –by Nitya Ramachandran

A senior resident cat can become unnerved by a rambunctious young kitten in her established territory, leading to adjustment issues. Preparing your cat for the arrival of a new member beforehand can increase the probability of her adapting to her new housemate.

The Feline Club of India is an active organization in India, involved in the improvement of Cat Fancy in India. Know more about how the year was for FCI and what are their future plans

This joyous season, give the gift of health and wellbeing to your feline friend. Follow these tips from an expert and take responsible pet parenting a notch higher!

Pet parents often tend to overlook their pet’s teeth and dental health. But as a wise and responsible pet parent you should keep your pet’s teeth strong and healthy.

You cannot experience love and affection to the fullest, unless you have a pet. Cats are a great companion and give us so many life lessons!

Cats might be moody, if you are inexperienced with cats, you might wonder what goes on inside their head when they behave a certain way.

One of the saddest things for a pet parent is to see their beloved pet injured or hurt. If you are a pet parent and your pet is hurt or injured in an accident, here’s how you can help and avoid any further injury or blood loss. If your cat is hurt or injured, you need to be extra careful while handling her. For cats who have had an accident, there’s one essential thing that you need in…

Cats and kittens need to have their claws attended to. The best way to keep the claws clean and short is to have a good scratching post in one corner of the house. If your cat plays outdoors, trees can be a good natural scratching post. Sometimes a cat will go ahead and claw the furniture or carpets and that is totally unacceptable. My suggestion has always been to use an emery board.…

Do you notice your cat scratching her ears a lot? Is your kitty getting uneasy and has a foul smelling discharge from her ears? All these are warning signs of an ear infection, so take care at the earliest. Cats are super sensitive. So, if they’re uncomfortable you’ll get to know with their changed behaviour. Constant scratching in the ears can make them irritated. Itchy ear in cats is common…

Read the label instructions carefully for correct dosage. Pull the ear flap over the head, insert nozzle of treatment bottle gently into ear canal and squeeze out desired amount. Gently massage the ear area to help work the medication deeper into the ear canal. (Contributed by Intervet India Pvt Ltd)

It is that time of the year when sun soaking becomes super enjoyable, getting out of the cosy bed becomes a task, and pet snuggles become all the more welcome! Glorious winters are here and it is time to take care of your pets a little extra. Pet parents are becoming more and more conscious about taking care of their pets and being responsible pet parents. Just like seasonal changes affect…

Here are some tips on removing foreign bodies in your cat. If your cat has a thorn or stone lodged or embedded in his paw try removing it using tweezers. Bathe any remaining small wound with a suitable antiseptic — one meant for humans may be poisonous to cats, and they may ingest it by licking their paws! When visiting your veterinarian it is a good idea to ask which antiseptic is safe for cats…

Feline behavioural problems are common in multiple cat households. Many times cats are not well understood as dogs. But knowing some basics about cat culture can help pet parents solve many problems. Some cats just don’t give peace a chance. It can be a difficult and frustrating situation living with feuding felines. Resolving their temperamental and behavioural problems may take some time…

Statistics show that cats, like people, are living longer thanks to advancement in veterinary science, nutrition and therapeutics, as well as increase in the proportion of cats living indoors or whose access to the outdoors is restricted to leash walks and/or escape-proof enclosed structures. In fact, the percentage of house cats aged 6 and above has doubled over the last 25 years. This…

Meet Cina Shivdasani, cat lady of Mumbai. She shares her room with 70 cats and three dogs. She’s been sheltering injured cats for more than a decade, and we salute her love and passion for these humble beings. Cina Shivdasani, a 37 years old woman, a true Mumbaikar, and a true animal lover. She works at a pet store in Malad and shares her 200 sq ft one room house in Juhu with…

Dental problems do not see the age or breed of the cat. They are most commonly associated with plaque and tartar formation and are referred to as periodontal diseases Generally dental diseases tend to show with the age just like in humans. But we cannot ignore the fact that even young cats can be affected by them. Dr Freya Javeri from Ahmedabad says that the most common dental problem in cats…

There is little awareness on disabilities in India. Needless to say we are even more ill informed about animal related disabilities. With a little knowledge and oodles of care, you can give a disabled animalThere is little awareness on disabilities in India. Needless to say we are even more ill informed about animal related disabilities. With a little knowledge and oodles of care, you can give a…