Category: Adoption Guides
Practical guides for adopting a cat or kitten in the Central Valley.
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Heartworm in Cats: Rarer, Harder to Treat, Worth Preventing
Feline heartworm explained — why cats are atypical hosts, why there is no treatment, and why prevention matters even for…
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Heart Disease in Cats: The Illness With No Warning
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the commonest feline heart disease and often silent. The emergency signs, how it is found, and what…
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Cat First Aid Basics: What Helps and What Harms
Practical cat first aid — what to do for bleeding, burns, poisoning and collapse, what to keep in a kit,…
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Building a Catio: Safe Outdoor Access Without the Risks
How to build or buy a catio — sizes, materials, Central Valley heat considerations, planning issues, and what cats actually…
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Leaving Your Cat: Boarding, Sitter or Neighbour?
Cattery, pet sitter or a neighbour dropping in? The options compared on stress, cost and safety, plus what to leave…
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Separation Anxiety in Cats: Yes, It Is Real
Cats do get separation anxiety. The signs, why it is mistaken for spite, and the routine and enrichment changes that…
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Lumps and Bumps on Cats: What to Do When You Find One
Found a lump on your cat? What the common causes are, which features are concerning, and why every lump should…
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Itchy Cat: Allergies, Over-Grooming and Skin Problems
Why cats scratch and over-groom — fleas, food and environmental allergies, stress, and how vets work out which one it…
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Constipation in Cats: When Straining Is Not What You Think
Feline constipation explained — why it is confused with urinary blockage, the causes, home measures that help, and when it…
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Cat Eye Problems: What Needs a Vet Today
Runny, red or squinting cat eyes explained — which signs are urgent, common causes, and why old eye drops should…