Clumping clay cat litter – a healthy choice or something else? There’s a certain feeling about clumping clay cat litter floating through the natural cat care world – an indistinct sense that there’s something wrong, perhaps even sinful, about this staple cat product. At first glance, clay cat litter looks just fine. Bentonite clay is natural […]
Does My Cat Have Too Many Hairballs?
Are hairballs normal? In short, yes. Hairballs are a normal part of being a creature that naturally consumes large amounts of fur through grooming. In general, the occasional hairball is no cause for concern. Even wild cats like bobcats and lions occasionally hack up hairballs. Other mammals may also develop hairballs – cows and rabbits […]
Are Probiotics Good for Cats?
Feline probiotics provide digestive health support and offer a natural way to keep your cat’s system running smoothly. What are Probiotics? The word probiotic is derived from the Latin “pro” – promoting and “biotic”, meaning life. If the name alone makes you think that the person who first classified these microorganisms was blown away by […]
Everything You Need to Know About Dry Cat Food
Dry food is the most popular type of cat food in the US. And you should probably throw it out today. The first thing to recognize about dry food is that it doesn’t have to be the status quo of cat food. Dry food for cats has a relatively short history, catapulting from virtual nonexistence […]
Bone Broth for Senior Cats: How Bone Broth Can Help Your Aging Cat
Bone Broth for Senior Cats Bone broth, created by simply simmering bones for an extended period of time – long enough to make the bones disintegrate – is a nutritional powerhouse that’s long been recognized for its nourishing properties. As the broth contains the nutritional benefits of all parts of the bone, including marrow, cartilage, […]
Natural Calming Remedies for Cats – Stress Relief for Cats
When your cat is stressed out, you’re stressed out. While some cats seem almost immune to stress, others grow stressed almost at the mention of rearranging the furniture. If your cat tends to get anxious easily, you know how hard it is to see your cat suffering. Stressed out cats are not happy cats. There […]
Cats With Dry Skin – Natural Remedies
Want to help your cat with dry skin? When your cat scratches and flakes, it’s natural to be concerned. Fortunately, there are natural solutions to this common problem. Here’s how you can treat your cat’s dry skin. If your cat has dry skin, it’s dry for a reason. Regardless of how long your cat has […]
Should You Let Your Cat Eat Grass?
You’re out on the trail with your cat, enjoying the sights and smells, and then you notice your cat has paused by the nearest patch of grass and is now munching away. Is this a behavior that should be stopped? Is it safe for cats to eat grass? Should it be encouraged? We’re here to […]
Coconut Oil for Cats – 3 Ways Coconut Oil is Good for Your Cat
Coconut oil has gotten a bit of good press in the last few years. The range of its supposed abilities is vast, which should make any thoughtful observer scratch their head. Any miracle oil that can clean teeth, help digestive health, kill bacteria, and make skin smoother than a hairless kitten’s bottom is probably more placebo […]
Home Remedies for Cat Eye Infection
Does my cat have an eye infection? A cat eye infection can affect various parts of the eye area and may appear in one or both eyes. Here are some of the signs that your cat is suffering from an eye infection: Redness and swelling around the outer lids, conjunctiva, and the third eyelid Discharge […]