Cats, for all the docility and affection they may display, are consummate predators. Virtually any species smaller than they are sets off those hair-trigger hunting instincts. This can be difficult...

Internal parasites of one kind or another are something that every cat owner must be aware of. Worms are transmitted through contact with parasite eggs or something that contains them, such as...

It can be tricky to tell the difference between male and female cats without peeking under the hood, as it were. Sometimes you don't have an opportunity to sex a cat by looking at the genitals....

"Domestic shorthair" is a rather vague term. It doesn't refer to a specific breed, like Oriental Shorthair or British Shorthair. Instead, it's more of a blanket term covering any cat with short hair...

The domestic shorthair cat is the backbone of the feline population in many countries. The term applies to any cat with short hair and no specific pedigree. The term can also cover some mixed-breed...

Worms - internal parasites - are common in cats. They're usually picked up when your pet roams outdoors. While a worm infestation is easy to resolve with proper treatment, the effects can be very...