Cat Care

Now and again it is normal for cats to get hairballs. As they lick their fur coats, some of the loose fur gets accidentally ingested and has to be removed from the body somehow. This is accompanied by coughing, gagging, and retching as your cat throws up the ball of fur that’s … [Read more...] about Cat Coughing But No Hairball? Common Causes of Coughing in Cats

When you hear your cat making a choking coughing sound, it can be pretty alarming. Cats are curious creatures and can ingest foreign objects which make them choke. Similarly, a large hairball that is struggling to make its way out of your cat’s digestive tract can make your cat … [Read more...] about Cat Making a Choking Coughing Sound: Causes & Solutions

Does your cat cough after drinking water? I have experienced this first-hand, so I understand how worrying it can be. Why is my cat choking when she drinks? And more importantly, do I need to worry about it? After all, I don’t want my cat to be discouraged from drinking as she … [Read more...] about My Cat Coughs After Drinking Water: Why & Should I Worry?

Have you noticed your senior cat is looking a little skinny in its old age? Weight loss is part of the natural aging process. This is because as cats age their metabolism slows down. Activity levels also decrease and so muscle mass is lost, specifically with an old cat losing … [Read more...] about What to Feed an Older Cat That is Losing Weight

All cats are wonderfully unique, including their need to speak. Some are complete chatterboxes, whereas others only meow when they want something. Then there is a third group who struggle to meow at all. In fact, my cat can’t meow, she just squeaks! If your cat’s meow sounds … [Read more...] about My Cat Can’t Meow Just Squeaks – Why? Is it a Problem?