How many treats can I give my cat a day?
Keep treats to no more than about 10 percent of her daily calories, with the other 90 percent coming from a complete, balanced food
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Why does my cat attack my ankles?
Ankle ambushes are almost always play and predatory practice, most common in young, energetic indoor cats with a lot of hunting drive and not…
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Why does my cat smell bad if cats groom themselves?
A healthy cat shouldn’t have much odor, so a bad smell is usually a clue
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When is my cat’s vomiting an emergency?
Treat it as urgent when vomiting repeats within a day, when she can’t keep water down, or when it comes with lethargy, a painful or bloated belly,…
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Why won’t my cat drink from her new bowl?
New bowls can smell like plastic or detergent, sit at an unfamiliar height or have a shape that presses on her whiskers, any of which can put a…
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Can cats eat dog food?
A stolen bite of dog food won’t hurt, but cats can’t live on it
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Why does my cat headbutt me?
That gentle bump of her head against you, sometimes called bunting, is a friendly, affiliative gesture
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Should I shave my matted long-haired cat?
Heavy, tight mats often do need to be clipped out rather than brushed, but it’s usually not a home job
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Why is my cat throwing up white foam?
White or clear foam is usually stomach fluid and mucus brought up on an empty stomach, often when too long has passed between meals or after a…
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How many water bowls should one cat have?
At least two, even for a single cat