cats
Browse articles in cats on Designer Mixes

Newborn Kittens Care
A practical, week-by-week newborn kitten care guide for pet owners—set up a safe warm nest, bottle-feed KMR correctly, stimulate pottying, track weight dai...

How to Litter Train a Kitten Fast
Get your kitten using the litter box quickly with a fast-start checklist, ideal box and litter setup, a 3-day training routine, and simple accident fixes—p...

How to Stop My Cat From Biting
Cats don’t bite randomly. Learn the real reasons—play, overstimulation, fear, pain, or redirected aggression—and follow a simple 2-week plan to reduce ...

What to Give a Cat for Diarrhea
Cat diarrhea can clear up fast with the right care. Learn safe at-home steps for hydration, bland meals and probiotics, plus red flags, what to avoid, and wh...

Tame a Feral Cat: Vet-Approved Help
Not sure if it’s feral or stray? Get vet-approved guidance on safe feeding routines, calming body language, outdoor shelter, and humane Trap-Neuter-Return ...

How to Restrain a Cat for Nail Clipping
Make nail trims safer and calmer with vet-backed restraint methods: lap hold, table tuck, towel purrito, and two-person help—plus quick safety and clipping...

Human Foods for Cats: Fun Facts and Tips
From cooked chicken and eggs to pumpkin and a few fruits, learn cat-safe human foods, what to avoid (onion, garlic, chocolate, grapes), and smart portion tips.

Signs of Lymphoma in Cats
Spot the key warning signs of feline lymphoma, from weight loss and chronic vomiting to swollen lymph nodes and breathing changes. Includes easy home checks ...

Signs of Urinary Blockage in Cats
Urinary blockage in cats is a life-threatening emergency. Learn the proven warning signs, how to tell blockage vs UTI, what to do immediately, and ways to pr...

My Cat Is Depressed: Secrets Revealed
Noticing a withdrawn, sleepy, or less playful cat? Discover the most common causes—from pain and stress to boredom or illness—plus vet red flags and simp...

Introducing Cats to a New Home
A step-by-step guide to bringing a cat home: setting up a safe room, handling the first day and week, easing introductions to pets, and spotting stress early.

How to Kill Cat Fleas
A veterinary assistant’s step-by-step cat flea plan: treat every pet, choose vet-recommended preventatives, comb and trap fleas, and deep-clean your home t...

Sudden Cat Diarrhea: Causes, Help, and Care
Sudden cat diarrhea is common but can be urgent. Learn key red flags, likely causes (diet, stress, parasites, meds), safe home care, and when to see a vet.

Cat Spitting Up Foam
Found white or yellow foam? This quick guide covers vomiting vs regurgitation, common causes like hairballs or an empty stomach, toxin warnings, home care ti...

Help Your Cat With Hairballs
Hairballs can be normal—but frequent gagging or vomiting may signal a bigger issue. Get vet-approved tips on brushing, hydration, fiber, diet, gels, and wh...

How to Teach a Kitten Not to Bite
Stop kitten biting without punishment. Learn why kittens bite, how to freeze and disengage, redirect to toys, prevent ankle attacks, and build a daily play r...

How to Know If Your Cat Is Dehydrated
Spot cat dehydration early with gum, skin-tent and litter box checks. Learn common signs, causes, safe home hydration tips, and when it’s an emergency vet ...

How to Treat Cat Constipation (Vet-Approved Facts)
Know the signs of cat constipation, how to tell it from urinary blockage, and vet-approved home steps to help mild cases. Learn what to avoid and when to see...

Caring for Cats with Diarrhea
A practical guide to cat diarrhea: what it looks like, common causes by age, safe at-home care for mild cases, and urgent red flags like blood, vomiting, or ...

Cat Pregnancy Behavior Signs
See the most common cat pregnancy behavior signs by week—affection, appetite changes, low energy, nesting, pacing and more—plus vet confirmation tips and...