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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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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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Automatic vs Traditional Litter Boxes: Which One Should You Get?
As a cat parent, one of the first things you need to purchase is a cat litter box. You have several options, from traditional litter boxes to self-cleaning or automatic litter boxes. Both options have their pros and cons, making it difficult for any cat parent to determine which is best for their needs. So,…
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Parasites and Cat: Common Parasites in Cats & How They Can Affect Bowel Movements
Why Parasites Are Common in Cats 1. Grooming behaviour: serves to maintain the hygiene of the fur and skin. However, this increases the risk of exposure to flea and tick eggs, as well as eggs or larval stages of intestinal parasites. 2. Hunting behaviour: by ingesting their prey such as small rodents or birds, cats…
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