Cats Articles

Cat Import & Legal Notification Guide | International Regulations, Microchip Requirements, and Quarantine Procedures in Practice

This guide explains the legal procedures required for importing cats from overseas to Japan. It covers notifications to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the animal quarantine service, microchip requirements, import conditions from rabies-free countries, and practical approaches to CITES-listed rare species.

Cat Toxoplasmosis Guide | Safe Coexistence with Pregnant Women & Immunocompromised Individuals · Prevention & Proper Risk Understanding

Evidence-based explanation of transmission routes, actual risks, safe coexistence methods with pregnant women, and prevention strategies for cat toxoplasmosis.

A Complete Guide to Feline Gut Microbiota and Probiotics: How to Increase Beneficial Bacteria and Boost Immunity

Foundational knowledge and practical guide to feline gut microbiota and probiotics. Learn how to increase beneficial bacteria, choose appropriate probiotic products for cats, and understand when and how to use them safely.

Cat Winter Cold Care Complete Guide | Indoor Environment, Cold-Protection Gear, and Health Management Tips

A complete guide to winter cold care for cats. We provide detailed explanations on proper temperature management, how to choose cold-protection gear, and methods to prevent winter-specific health risks (urinary tract disease, arthritis, and dry skin).

Cat Hypertension Management Guide | Causes, Symptoms, Antihypertensive Medications, and Practical Monitoring

Cat Food Allergy Management Guide | How to Conduct Elimination Diet Trials and Symptom-Based Checklists

Explains the symptoms and causative ingredients of cat food allergies, and the correct approach to elimination diet trials. Details how to distinguish between skin and digestive symptoms, how to choose hydrolyzed protein diets, and when to consult a veterinarian.

Complete Guide to Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) | Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention of Cystitis, Urinary Stones, and Urinary Obstruction

A comprehensive explanation of feline lower urinary tract disease (cystitis, uroliths, urethral obstruction), including symptoms, diagnostic methods, treatment options (medication, dietary therapy, ureteral stents), and recurrence prevention strategies.

Complete Guide to Feline Urinary Diseases | Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention of Uroliths, Cystitis, FLUTD, and Urinary Obstruction

Complete Guide to Feline Urinary Diseases

Feline Calicivirus (FCV) Complete Guide | Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Vaccination, and Managing Chronic Infection

Detailed explanation of Feline Calicivirus (FCV), a major cause of upper respiratory disease in cats, covering symptoms, transmission routes, treatment methods, and vaccination. Also covers precautions for multi-cat households with chronically infected cats.

Cat Multi-Cat Introduction Guide | Step-by-Step Face-to-Face Procedures, Territory Design, and Adjustment Period

A comprehensive guide to introducing multiple cats. Step-by-step procedures for face-to-face introductions between resident and new cats, solutions to territory problems, prevention of spraying behavior, and standard adjustment periods with observation tips.