Paw & Tail
by PrettyLitter
Tips and tricks for healthy cats and happy companions
Paw & Tail
by PrettyLitter
Tips and tricks for healthy cats and happy companions
PrettyLitter Blog
Does your furry friend suffer from the occasional hairball? Our experts can help! Read on to learn more about cat hairball remedies.
- 6 min read
There are very few things to complain about when you have a cat. They’re intelligent, independent, clean, and affectionate… at least after they’ve warmed up to you!
- 4 min read
Feeding your cat a healthy diet is crucial for their longevity, health, and overall well being. Our domesticated felines have evolved to be able to eat many of the pet foods on the market today, but does that mean that they’re good for them?
- 5 min read
Trimming your cat’s nails is one of those tasks on the cat grooming checklist that many pet parents dread doing, but that has to be done to keep your kitty safe and healthy. If your cat’s claws grow too long, there is an increased risk of infection or other issues. In fact, they can even grow into your poor kitty’s paw and then you may need to take them to the vet to get them professionally removed.
- 6 min read
Your cat is no doubt the perfect pet in your eyes, but there are certain things you need to deal with as a cat owner that may not be so perfect. From your cat scratching up your belongings to needing toclean a smellylitter box, there are somecommon cat problems that are just part of being a cat owner.
Pet parents ask us this question all the time: what is the best cat food to feed my fur baby?
And we get it. You do so much to care for your little one and balanced cat diets are one of the biggest factors of all that affects your cat's health.
- 4 min read
If you think that polydipsia might translate to "multiple dips" you’d be pretty much correct – as in multiple dips from the water dish. This dipsy sounding word refers to constant or excessive drinking as a result of thirst, which may indicate an underlying health condition.
- 4 min read
When you first learn that high blood pressure in cats is indeed a thing, your imagination may lead you to think of your beloved cat sitting in a vet's waiting room with that dreaded velcro cuff strapped around his hind leg. Truth be told, your imagination isn't that far off. High blood pressure in cats is relatively common among older cats, but with proper screening, it can be easily detected and treated.
- 4 min read
It's sad to picture your adorable kitten becoming an old, gray-haired cat one day but as a cat parent, you know the day will come. As our beloved fur-babies get older, their risks of getting an age-related disease or health condition heighten. Cat dementia (also known as feline cognitive dysfunction) is a disease to look out for as your fur-baby gets older.
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