For years, there has been a debate on whether pet owners should keep their cat indoors or allow them outdoors. Ultimately, the decision lies on the pet owner. Generally speaking, however, indoor cats are safer cats. Many veterinarians also feel strongly about keeping cats indoors. Outdoors, cats are exposed to many kinds of dangers. Hundreds of cats die each month from being hit by motor vehicle...

When it comes to the amount of food to give a cat, there are no hard and fast rules. One cat's daily food needs is not the same as another's. You have take into consideration your pet's age, activity level, health, body type, size, and even breed. If you're using formulated or canned cat food, check the label. There's a guideline there, but you need not follow it to the lette...

Cats, even indoor cats, need to be vaccinated to protect them against common cat diseases such as feline distemper (FPV), feline calicivirus (FCV), chlamydia, and feline rhinotracheitis. Vaccines work by stimulating the body’s defense system to produce antibodies for fighting pathogens in the environment. Vaccines are typically administered through injection. For vaccines to work effective...