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Why My Cat Refuses to Use an Automatic Litter Box, and How Can I Train Them to Use It?
Automatic litter machines have become more and more popular among cat owners due to their revolutionary convenience. The home is completely transformed by the ability of the automatic litter machine to rake away cat wastes, eliminate unpleasant odours, and track cats’ bathroom habits. The problem, however, is that cats have a biological tendency to be…
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Why Do Some Cats Pee High?
Cats do a lot of things that can tell their owners about their overall health and well-being. One thing that veterinarians and cat owners use to determine if their cats are alright is with their pee. Some cats tend to pee really high, peeing on the walls or on the side of their litter box…
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Stress-Related Urination: How Stress or Changes in a Cat’s Environment Can Lead to Changes in Urination Behaviour
In humans and animals alike, stress can affect many different physiological processes. Urination, for example, is affected because the bladder itself is highly sensitive to the body’s stress response. Nerve signals, muscle tone, and inflammation levels are all altered when an animal is under a state of stress, so it’s no wonder that this can…
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Litter Box Placement: Choosing the Right Location for Your Cat’s Litter Box at Home
When taking care of cats, one of the most important parts you need to consider is where you place the litter box. Not only does the litter box need to be placed in a comfortable environment, it must always be well-maintained and free from any odor. Much like their owners, your cats will have opinions…
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Is Your Cat Drinking Enough? The Essential Link Between Hydration and Bowel Regularity
Just like all animals, hydration plays a critical role in your cat’s overall health. From keeping organs functioning to maintaining proper energy levels, adequate water intake should not be overlooked. Because their ancestors originated from the desert, modern domesticated cats still exhibit a lower thirst drive. Veterinarians note that this results in a tendency to consume less…
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Cat Stool Colors: What Different Shades Reveal About Your Cat’s Health
Many of us adore our cats, but for most, cleaning the litter box isn’t exactly the most enjoyable activity. However, this simple habit offers us a direct window into our feline’s digestive health. If our cat uses a litter box, it’s easier to observe changes in colour, consistency, smell, and defecation frequency. Although there’s a…
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Changing Litter Brands: How to Transition Your Cat to a New Type or Brand of Cat Litter
Cat owners are not adverse to trying out new things for their cats, especially when it comes to the litter options they can use. Buying cat litter every month can rack up on costs, especially if your cat is very specific or allergic to specific types of litter. There is also the fact that litter…
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Kidney Disease in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Kidney disease has been suggested to be one of the most common chronic diseases in cats, particularly in those of an older age. Because the disease develops slowly, most cats will appear healthy for many years while their kidneys begin to deteriorate. Paired with the fact that cats are masters at masking signs of illness, this makes…
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HELP! My Cat Is Peeing Everywhere After Being Neutered
Is Post-Neuter Urination Normal? Sterilization is a surgical procedure where the reproductive organs are removed to prevent unwanted behaviours and pregnancies, as well as to prevent diseases in both male and female cats. Castration can also be done through a hormonal implant (chemical castration), which is temporary and not permanent. It is not expected that…
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Understanding the Feline Urinary System
The urinary system is a vital system in felines that serves many functions, notably filtering the blood and excreting waste in the form of urine, maintaining water and electrolyte balance in the body, and producing erythropoietin and renin, which play essential roles in blood cell production and blood pressure regulation, respectively. The urinary system consists of…
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