News — Cat Care

New kittens are cuddly, sweet and require a little bit of work when it comes to nutritional requirements. Here is a guide to help you gain a grasp on the basics of feeding your little bundle of fur during those first few months.  Time it Right  Your kitten’s feeding routines will need to be modified as he grows, leading you to feed him fewer meals each day. From about six to twelve weeks, he will need to be fed four times each day. This is because he may double or triple his body weight during this time. From about three to six...

Does it seem like your favorite feline spends most of his time grooming himself? You are probably not far off! Cats usually spend anywhere from 15 to 50 percent of their time focused on grooming. This is a normal behavior for cats. Through grooming multiple functions are filled in the life of your cat. First, the saliva in your cat’s mouth and his rough tongue are used to remove debris from the fur. Your cat’s saliva also helps with thermoregulation in order to keep him cooler! Some cats also use grooming as a self-soothing behavior and you as a pet...