Cats
Breeds, care and health for cats and kittens.
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Breeds and animals
British Shorthair Cat: Personality, Weight and Care Guide
British Shorthair cat guide: calm personality, good with children, weight, weekly grooming, heart health and keeping cool in the Saudi summer.
Domestic (Street) Cat in Saudi Arabia: A Guide to Adopting One
How to adopt a domestic or street cat safely: the first vet visit, settling in, neutering, everyday health and living with your cat in the Saudi heat.
Himalayan Cat: How It Differs from the Persian
Himalayan cat vs Persian: why the face and tail are darker, the blue eyes, daily grooming, health risks and keeping cool in the Saudi summer heat.
Maine Coon Cat: How Big It Gets, Personality and Care
Maine Coon cat guide: how big it gets, gentle-giant personality, grooming the long coat, heart health and genetic tests, Saudi summer care and import rules.
Persian Cat
Persian cat in 3 minutes: grooming the long coat, what to feed, why the eyes water, common health problems and keeping cool in the Saudi summer.
Ragdoll Cat: Why the Name, How Big It Gets, Personality and Care
Ragdoll cat guide: the story behind the name, size and weight, calm personality, easy grooming, heart health checks, Saudi summer care and import rules.
Scottish Fold Cat: Why the Ears Fold and What It Means for Health
Scottish Fold cat guide: why the ears fold, the bone and joint disease linked to it, gentle home care, Saudi summer heat and what to check before adopting.
Siamese Cat: The Talkative Blue-Eyed Breed
Siamese cat guide: why it's so talkative, its four classic colours, feeding and weekly grooming, common health issues, Saudi summer care and import rules.
Health and care
HCM in Maine Coon Cats: Signs, Genes and Screening
HCM is the most common heart disease in cats and runs in Maine Coons. Learn what it is, the warning signs, and what to ask a breeder about heart screening.
Breathing Problems in Flat-Faced Persian Cats (BOAS)
Why do Persian cats snore or breathe noisily? Learn what brachycephalic airway syndrome is, the signs to watch, and how to keep a flat-faced cat cool.
Watery Eyes and Tear Stains in Persian Cats
Why do Persian cats' eyes water all the time? Learn what causes tear stains, which eye signs need a vet, and how to care for a Persian's eyes gently.
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) in Persian Cats
PKD is an inherited kidney condition common in Persian cats. Learn what it is, the signs to watch for, and what to ask a breeder before you buy a kitten.
Skin and Coat Problems in Persian Cats
Skin and coat issues are the most common health problems in Persian cats. Learn about matting, ringworm and 'dirty face', the signs to watch, and daily grooming tips.
Osteochondrodysplasia in Scottish Fold Cats
Osteochondrodysplasia is the inherited bone and cartilage disease linked to the Scottish Fold's folded ears. Learn the causes, signs and when to see a vet.
PRA in Siamese Cats: Signs, Gene Testing and Living With Vision Loss
PRA is an inherited eye disease that slowly causes blindness and runs in Siamese cats. Learn the signs, gene testing and how to help a blind cat at home.
Feline Calicivirus (Cat Flu): Signs, Spread and Prevention
Feline calicivirus is a common cause of cat flu and mouth ulcers. Learn how it spreads, the signs that need a vet, and how vaccination and hygiene help.
FIP in Cats (Feline Infectious Peritonitis): What It Is, Signs and Risk
FIP is a serious cat disease linked to a common coronavirus. Learn who is at risk, the signs that need a vet, and why FIP itself is not considered contagious.
Feline Panleukopenia (Cat Parvovirus): Signs and Prevention
Feline panleukopenia is a serious, highly contagious virus in cats. Learn the signs, how it spreads, whether people can catch it, and how vaccination protects your cat.
Heatstroke in Dogs and Cats: Signs and Summer Safety
Heatstroke is a real emergency for pets in a Saudi summer. Learn the signs in dogs and cats, which pets are most at risk, what to do right away, and how to prevent it.
Kitten Care: A Simple Guide for Your First Weeks
New kitten? What to feed and how often, when it can leave its mother, first vet visits, the litter box, settling in and making it a friendly, confident cat.
Rabies in Dogs and Cats: What Every Owner Should Know
Rabies is deadly but preventable. Learn how it spreads, what to do right away if an animal bites you, why vaccinating your pet matters, and why it's needed for pet travel.
Ringworm in Cats and Dogs: How It Spreads and Can People Catch It?
Ringworm is a common, treatable fungal skin infection in cats and dogs that can pass to people. Learn how it spreads, who is at risk and when to see a vet.
Toxoplasmosis: Can I Keep My Cat During Pregnancy?
Expecting a baby and have a cat? Learn how toxoplasmosis really spreads, why you very likely don't need to give up your cat, and the simple hygiene steps that help.
Winter Desert Camping with Your Dog: Safety Tips for Pets
Taking your dog on a winter desert camping trip? Learn how to protect pets from cold nights, heater fumes, bites, stings and getting lost, and why cats are usually safer at home.
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