There are no surgeries for feline urinary tract infections. Usually antibiotics are prescribed and the infection goes away. If your cat is having frequent urinary tract infections there can be an irritation caused by tiny crystals which form and irritate the lining of the bladder or ureters.

If you’re a new or first-time cat owner, the question of “how much should I feed my cat?” is bound to come up. Since all cats are different, there is no single answer, but here are some general guidelines.

It’s a standard cat-owner’s nightmare: Kitty “went” on your bed and now you’re wondering how to get cat pee out of your mattress. What to do? Don’t panic - but don’t waste any time.

Male cat surgery to correct UTI (urinary tract infection) is usually needed when there is some kind of blockage, often caused by a bladder stone (also called a bladder crystal). Blockages are painful and dangerous and can even shut down the kidneys. If you suspect your cat has a blockage (check the symptoms below), get your cat to the vet immediately. Since some cats hide when they are in pain, do not allow your cat to go outside.

The 3 things you can do to make your home part of a “cat allergy solution.” Stop or limit your sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes due to an allergy to your own cat! Do you want to make life easier on yourself, well a few tricks and tips can make your home cat allergy friendly.

Did you know that approximately 25 to 50 percent of cats in the United States are overweight, and another 5 to 15 percent are obese? Depending on the gender, body type and breed, the average cat should weigh between 9 and 12 pounds (4.1 - 5.4 kg). Cats are considered overweight when they are 10 percent over their ideal body weight, and they are considered obese when they are 20 percent over their ideal weight.

There are many different types of pet food on the market. New cat owners may be overwhelmed when it comes to choosing the right type. The most important factor to keep in mind when making a choice is that the food is a good quality brand and contains all the necessary nutrients.

Cats are basically clean animals. Perhaps you have seen one or two grooming himself or one another, or covering a recent defecated area. Although sometimes, due to medical conditions and stress cats tend to eliminate body wastes anywhere they choose to, so it is a must to potty train them to prevent any inconvenience inappropriate elimination can make.

Most pet owners are particular about their bathrooms as are their pets. Learn more about a few simple steps you can take to improve your cats litter box experience and possibly avoid painful and expensive health related conditions such as a urinary tract infection.

Sometimes, cats decide to spray or urinate in places they shouldn’t. Cat urine problems seem to be common to nearly all cat owners at one time or another. For no discernible reason, your cat stops using the litter box or going outside to do their business, and starts using your bath mat, or inside the walk-in-robe, or a pot plant or behind a piece of furniture.