At a glance

A reputable cat breeder will be:

• Registered with a cat association
• Willing to let you visit the cattery and meet the parents and kittens
• Ask you a lot of questions
• Answer your questions
• Screen their cats for inherited diseases
• Guarantee the health of their kittens

Every day there is a new story in the news about the purchase of cat or dog going wrong, due to sickness or the death of an animal or being ripped off. Purebred cats and dogs can cost several thousand dollars, which can be an attractive prospect to the ill-informed or the unethical, but when a breeder does tick all of the boxes and breed ethically, it is far from a money-making scheme, but it is rewarding, which is why they do it.

Read moreHow to Find and Identify a Reputable Cat Breeder

From time to time it will be necessary to administer medications to your cat’s eyes which have multiple purposes including. Eye medications are typically drops or ointments.

Read moreHow to Administer Eye Medication to a Cat

What is entropion?

Entropion (en-TROH-pee-on) is an inward rolling of the eyelid which causes irritation and discomfort as the eyelashes and facial hair rub against the delicate cornea. Most cases involve the lower eyelid and can affect one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) eyes.

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• Family: Amaryllidaceae
• Botanical name: Narcissus spp.
• Common names: Daffodil, Jonquil, Paperwhite
• Toxicity: Toxic to cats
• Toxic properties: Lycorine (also known as narcissine) and other alkaloids

About

Daffodils and jonquils are a common spring-flowering bulb with orange, yellow, or cream trumpet-shaped flowers which are popular in ornamental gardens, public parks and as a cut flower. Narcissus spp., is native to southern Europe and Northern Africa but are now widespread throughout the globe.

Read moreAre Daffodils and Jonquils Toxic to Cats?

Anybody who shares their home with a cat who uses a litter tray or who has experienced a cat spraying knows that cat urine has a unique and pungent odour compared to that of our canine companions.

Urine is produced by the kidneys which filter waste products out of the blood, which pass through the ureters and into the bladder, which is then expelled during urination. Urinary waste products include urea (a waste product of protein metabolism), creatinine, uric acid, sodium and other electrolytes.

Read moreWhy Does Cat Urine Smell So Bad?

Nasal congestion is a manifestation of nasal inflammation (medically termed rhinitis) which leads to excess mucus. The type of discharge will vary depending on the underlying cause but may be watery, mucoid (thick), purulent or bloody. Discharge can lead to congestion in which the nose becomes partially or fully blocked. This affects the cat’s ability to smell, which can impact the cat’s appetite.

Read moreHow to Treat Nasal Congestion in Cats

Cat litter has an amazing ability to find its way from one end of the house to the other and can be a constant source of frustration for pet owners.

The two issues at play 1) cats like to cover up their waste by flicking clean over the top and many over-zealous cats flick it right out of the litter tray and 2) some litter can stick to the bottom of the paws which is then walked through the house.

Read more7 Ways To Stop Cat Litter Scatter and Tracking