Cats Articles
Articles about Cats
196 articles
Cat End-of-Life & Hospice Care Guide | Pain Management, Home Nursing & Euthanasia Decision Criteria
A practical guide to end-of-life care that maintains quality of life for cats with limited time remaining. Covers pain signal recognition, home environment preparation, euthanasia decision criteria using QOL scales (HHHHHMM score), and grief support after loss—a comprehensive practical guide.
Community Cat & TNR Activity Guide: Procedures for Trapping, Neutering, and Return, and How to Approach It in Your Area
Explains the mechanism of TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) activities for resolving stray cat problems humanely. Includes practical knowledge on community cat management: how to utilize government subsidies, rules for feeding and cleaning, and avoiding the vacuum effect.
A Guide to Cat Sensory Organs | Understanding Vision, Hearing, Smell, and Whiskers and How to Apply Them to Pet Care
What cats see, hear, and smell is completely different from humans. This guide explains the tapetum, ultrasonic hearing, 200 million olfactory cells, and whisker mechanics, then introduces how to apply this knowledge to improve the pet care environment.
How to Read Cat Food Labels | Understanding Ingredients, Nutritional Information, and Quality Assessment
A guide to reading cat food labels. We explain ingredient order, nutritional guarantees, what "complete and balanced" means, and how to identify additives—all in beginner-friendly terms.
Complete Guide to Choosing Wet Food for Cats | Differences from Dry Food, How to Read Ingredients, and Recommended Usage
A guide to incorporating wet food into your cat's diet and how to choose it. Detailed comparison with dry food, how to read ingredient labels, effects on kidney disease and obesity prevention, and feeding balance for healthy cats.
Havana Brown Cat Care Guide | Personality, Care, and Acquisition of a Rare Purebred Chocolate Cat
A guide to basic Havana Brown care and upkeeping. Learn about their beautiful deep brown coat, active and sociable personality, enrichment through play, health management, and rare acquisition methods in Japan.
Preventing and Rescuing Cats from Multi-Cat Collapse | Early Signs of Overpopulation, Government Coordination, and How to Consult Adoption Volunteers
Explains the reality of feline multi-cat collapse, early warning signs, and how to consult with government agencies. Introduces how to identify the pre-collapse stage of overpopulation, consultation channels with animal welfare centers and rescue cat NPOs, TNR support, and the importance of spaying/neutering to prevent collapse.
Complete Guide to Preventing and Managing Feline Urinary Tract Disease (Cystitis and Uroliths) Through Diet
A practical guide explaining the causes, symptoms, and prevention of common feline urinary tract disease (FLUTD: cystitis, uroliths, and urethral obstruction)—covering dietary water content, mineral balance, and how to select pH-controlled therapeutic foods, including emergency warning signs of urethral obstruction in male cats at higher risk.
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.