Should Cats Drink Milk?

The image of a cat lapping at a bowl of milk is a pretty common one… but is milk really a healthy drink for your feline friend? The Cat Fancier’s Association suggests that while many cats like the taste of milk, they typically don’t need it as part of their daily diet. A well-nourished cat shouldn’t need to drink milk, but he might like to once in a while. Too much milk too often could cause digestive issues, like diarrhea. In fact, many cats may even be lactose intolerant — this means that they can’t digest the sugars (lactose) in … Continue reading

Taking Care of a Stressed Cat

At the cats only boarding facility, I’ve encountered lots of stressed cats at very different levels of stress — from the shy cat who hides behind her litter box to the panicked cat who lashes out at anyone who reaches into the cage. If your cat is showing a dramatic behavior change, your first step should be a visit to the veterinarian. Illness may be behind the behavior change — being sick can be a big stress on a cat! Rule out any physical causes first, and then you can work on any emotional causes. Some sources of stress could … Continue reading

Diary of a Cat Care B&B

Though I spend most of my time working as a freelance writer, it’s a very lonely business. I sit at the computer most of the day — if I didn’t have to walk the dogs, I wouldn’t even have to get out of my pajamas some days! So I’ve been looking for a part time job, just to get out of the house once in a while. Today was my first day working at a cats only boarding facility. The boarding facility is attached to a cats only veterinarian (they also offer grooming services just for cats) — basically, just … Continue reading