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19Oct 2018 by Cat and Pet Health and Behavior

5 Simple Tips to Help Make Veterinarian Visits Less Stressful for Your Cat

We've all seen the movie where the pets see the car and know it's time for some veterinarian visits. What do the fictional animals do in this situation? They freak out. Unfortunately for some of use fur parents, that experience isn't so fictional. Our feline babies don't love to travel to new locations, with smells they can't understand. Think about your child, or someone else's if you don't have one. What would they do if the first thing a doctor ever did to them was cut off their reproductive parts? They wouldn't see the doctor in a very positive light. Neither would your cat. But you can overcome this aversion - even with the most skittish of babies. Keep reading to learn how. 1. Demystify the Carrier You know what…

Ten Simple and Effective Ways How to Remove a Tick from a Cat

Cat Health and Behavior

There are nearly 900 species of ticks throughout the world. Tick bites can be extremely dangerous causing diseases such as Lyme disease, tularemia, and tick paralysis. Letting your cat roam outdoors is essential to its well-being. You need how to remove a tick from a cat to help keep Fifi safe and healthy. Here are 10 simple ways to remove ticks from your cat. 1. Tweezers or Tick Remover Tool Before you try to remove the tick, prep the area with rubbing alcohol. You should also protect your fingers with gloves, tissue, or a paper towel. Take the tweezers or tick remover tool and get the tick's body as close to your cat's skin as possible. Be careful not to pinch the skin. Then start pulling the tick slowly. Hold…

How To Effectively Administer Medication to Your Cat

Cat Health and Behavior

There are fewer things that throw pet owners into a tailspin more than the idea of having to administer medication to their cats. Whether it's the fear of getting scratched or worrying you're going to make Coco hate your for the rest of her nine lives, there's a whole lot of anxiety involved. But giving your cat medication doesn't have to be such a struggle. Don't let your fear of the unknown turn you into an ailurophobic (a person who is afraid of cats). Empower yourself instead with our helpful guide to giving your cat their medication, totally stress-free. Read on for several tips that will make the process go off without a hitch - or a scratch. When Giving Your Cat Meds Goes Wrong Even the most perfect plan…