Cat Health and Care

A healthy cat is a happy cat. Our cat care experts are in your corner.

Health is wealth, both for our feline friends and their two-legged owners, who can be spared eyebrow-raising veterinary expenses with annual check-ups, proper exercise and diet. Our cat health and care section provides expert advice on everything from cat grooming to parasite prevention, cat dental care, alternative treatments and more. Learn the basics of cat first aid and read up on the tools you should have on hand in the event of an emergency. Whether you’re curious about heartworm treatment, plants that are toxic to cats or the proper way to trim your pet’s nails, we've got your back when it comes to cat health.

Heart worm Prevention for Cats

Heartworm disease is transmitted to cats and dogs by a bite from a mosquito carrying the microscopic heart worm larvae. Heart worms are a parasite known as dirofilaria immitis. They have the appearance of thin spaghetti when they reach adulthood. While both cats and dogs can become infected 

Cat Food

A complete guide to cat food and treats: wet, dry, raw and cooked.

Cat food is a contentious topic among pet parents, and the subject of many a debate here on Scatter with good reason – we only want the best for our cats. A healthy cat is a happy cat, and our cat food section is here to help you make informed decisions about the canned food you pick up at the store or the meals you prepare from scratch at home. Learn the components of a healthy diet, get advice on the steps to take if your cat weighs more than she should, and learn about common indigestible hazards and poisons.

Cat Behavior

Train your cat like a pro with our expert behavioral tips and tricks.

Put your reservations aside – cats are indeed highly trainable creatures. While they may never recognize you as pack leader or bring you the newspaper, there are ways to gain your cat's respect and our cat behavior and training section is here to help. Learn the basics of litter box training, how to tell the different types of cat aggression apart and how to decode a cat's body language. Find out why cats purr, knead and read up on the right way to pick up your pet. We'll even teach you the best way to break up a cat fight!