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The Daily Cat: Blissful Cat Cat Grooming Basics By Darcy Lockman for The Daily Cat Before the economy went south last fall, 29-year-old teacher Bethany Clay took her long-haired cat, Charlie, to the groomer every six weeks. “He always looked so nice after his $45 bath with a comb,” says Clay. However, when she became worried about her job security, Clay began to eliminate extras from her budget. “I’m trying to save... more »

The Daily Cat: Blissful Cat Hidden Causes of Cat Allergies By Natalia Macrynikola for The Daily Cat During the lengthy search for a “hypoallergenic” dog for the Obama family, the spotlight fell on the wheezes and sneezes some pet owners, like the president’s asthma-prone daughter, may experience. But did you know that dogs and cats can suffer from human-related allergies as well? "We probably see nine and a half dogs... more »

The Daily Cat: Blissful Cat Choosing the Best Cat Litter for Your Pet By Jennifer Viegas for The Daily Cat In 1947, Edward Lowe experienced a lightbulb moment. Kaye Draper, Lowe’s neighbor, knocked on his door and asked for some sand, which she and many others at that time used for cat litter. Lowe happened to be experimenting with a natural clay mineral product, called Fuller’s Earth, that absorbs liquids, so... more »

The Daily Cat: Blissful Cat How to Live With Your Crepuscular Cat By Kim Boatman for The Daily Cat Dawn breaks as you burrow under the covers and feel the familiar tap-tap-tap of a paw on your cheek. You could use a couple of more hours of sleep, but your cat wants your undivided attention without delay. Fast-forward to later in the day when you return home from work, school or other... more »

When I was a college student, my peers and I longed for kitty “coeds” that could provide welcome companionship and a warm reminder of home life. Pets were not permitted on campus then, but new research supports what we suspected all along: Ownership of pets -- especially cats -- can benefit college students. Sara Staats, a professor of psychology at The Ohio State University at Newark, and colleagues Heidi Wallace and Tara Anderson determined that pets are an important... more »

What do Easter lilies and antifreeze have in common? These, and many other substances, are all poisonous to felines. “Cats have a very low threshold for toxicity,” explains Dr. Trisha Joyce, DVM, of New York City Veterinary Specialists. This uber-sensitivity in cats results from their body producing little of the... more »

The Daily Cat: Whole Health Choosing a Veterinarian By Kim Boatman for The Daily Cat How important is it to find the right veterinarian for your cat? Just ask anyone who has had a bad pet-medical-related experience. Searching online for your nearest local... more »

The Daily Cat: Whole Health Miracle Cat Cure By Karen Asp for The Daily Cat Doing acupuncture on cats may sound crazy. After all, your furry pal can barely tolerate riding in a car, let alone somebody poking it with needles. ... more »

The Daily Cat: Whole Health Is Secondhand Smoke Killing Your Cat? By Natalia Macrynikola for The Daily Cat You probably wouldn’t encourage a toddler to smoke, but if you subject your pet to secondhand smoke, you might as well be offering kitty a... more »

The Daily Cat: Whole Health Top Cat Health Concerns in Spring By Natalia Macrynikola for The Daily Cat A cloud of doom cast over the clear spring skies of Georgia five years ago when a fatal cat disease, Cytauxzoonosis -- which can... more »

A stroll down the pet food aisle of your favorite store these days might reveal products labeled with the word “prebiotics.” You may not be familiar with these prebiotics, but once you learn of their potential for promoting good health, they could soon be on your shopping list radar. ... more »

The Daily Cat: Nutrition Now Cat Food for Life By Elizabeth Wasserman for The Daily Cat If your adolescent cat eats food meant for kittens, will you end up with a fat cat? And when is the right time to let senior... more »

With so many commercial specialty foods on the market, choosing the right one for your furry friend can be a challenge. Bernadine Cruz, DVM, a specialist in feline nutrition, can help you take some of the guesswork and time-consuming research out of feeding your feline. Read on to discover the... more »

The Daily Cat: Nutrition Now The New Cat Urinary Health Problem Preventive By Darcy Lockman for The Daily Cat When New York City account executive Ingrid Fulmont noticed a small amount of blood in the litter box of her 3-year-old cat, Simon, she... more »

The Daily Cat: Nutrition Now Unleash Your Cat's Inner Hunter By Jennifer Viegas for The Daily Cat Is your cat packing on too much extra weight? According to a recent survey organized by The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, chances are high. Veterinarians... more »

The Daily Cat: Nutrition Now Cat and Dog Food Differences Explained By Jennifer Viegas for The Daily Cat The differences between cat and dog eating habits are perhaps best illustrated by this rather inelegant experiment. Drop a piece of meat on your... more »

The Daily Cat: Nutrition Now How to Feed a Fat Feline By Darcy Lockman for The Daily Cat Last January, Ingrid Duthie's favorite pants became very uncomfortable. Holiday parties led to extra calories, along with less time at the gym, for the 40-year-old... more »

The Daily Cat: Nutrition Now Indoor Living Changes Cat Food Needs By Elizabeth Parker for The Daily Cat With food and water served daily, comfortable furniture to curl up on and no immediate threats to safety, indoor cats enjoy a life that outdoor... more »

The Daily Cat: Nutrition Now New Recipes Transform Canned Cat Food By Elizabeth Parker for The Daily Cat Scan the names of canned cat foods on the shelf of a pet store and you might start getting hungry. Savory chicken in gravy, succulent... more »

The Daily Cat: Nutrition Now Six Health Problems Targeted by Cat Food By Darcy Lockman for The Daily Cat When Cleveland, Ohio cat owner Ingrid Danziger’s mom was diagnosed with Type II diabetes, Danziger became worried not only about her mother, but also... more »