If you have a senior cat, you may wonder what sort of special care they could need. Do they have different dietary requirements? What about their overall health and mobility? And perhaps, most of all, what defines a “senior cat”?

You might think that since your cat spends approximately half their waking hours grooming themselves that they do not need your help but they do.

After all, while kitties are excellent at cleaning their exterior grooming, they could use your help with the interior. Plus, they can't trim their nails or teeth very easily on their own. 

If you are like most cat owners, you have probably bought your cat one of those catnip stuffed mice from the pet store. Maybe your cat rolled around with it in ecstasy and then proceeded to dissect it. Or, maybe your cat gave it sniff and walked on by, tailing swishing in the air without a care.

Perplexing is not it? Turns out either reaction is common and you will see why in a moment, but first, let us look at the herb itself.

Did you know that most cats are lactose intolerant? It is true. While they will happily lap up the white stuff if you present it to them, for many cats this “treat” will result in stomach cramps, and that is no fun.

If you have ever seen your cat gagging and eventually cough up a hairball, then you know the situation. You know they are no fun to clean up, and worse, they can cause health problems for your cat. What you might not know is what causes hairballs, what symptoms to look for and what you can do to prevent them.

Whether you're relocating or considering taking your pet on vacation with you, flying with pets presents interesting challenges.

According to the Veterinary Oral Health Council, periodontal disease is a big problem. In fact, most cats have dental health problems by the time they are just 3 or 4 years old! This is because your kitty's teeth are subject to tartar and plaque build-up just like yours. Yet, many cat lovers don't think about cleaning their cat's teeth.

If there were a safe and pain-free way to treat your cat, wouldn’t you want to know about it? Of course, you would!