How to Trim Your Cat’s Nails

It’s crucial to regularly trim your cat’s nails to maintain their health. If they are not regularly maintained, nails can actually grow into and curl beneath the paw pads, causing infection and discomfort. Even while most cats scratch to prevent this, it’s still important to… Read More

Why Do Cats Licking Themselves

Cats Licking Themselves When it comes to personal hygiene, cats are the epitome of cleanliness. They are born with the tools they need to groom themselves, including a barbed tongue for licking, forepaws for moistening with saliva and using as a surrogate washcloth, and teeth… Read More

Are Cats Clean ?

You’ve probably seen the refrigerator magnet that says, “The only thing that clean itself in this house is the cat.” Cats have a well-deserved reputation for being spotless. “Healthy cats meticulously groom themselves,” says Victoria Voith, DVM, MSc, MA, PhD, DACVB, a thenimal behavior professor… Read More

A Primer on Cat Grooming

For some cats, grooming is more important than for others. The more fur a cat has, the more she will need grooming. Senior cats require a lot more grooming because they groom themselves less meticulously. Grooming can be incident-free if your cat is introduced to… Read More