Skip to main content
Logo for WebMD
Logo for WebMD
  • Check Your Symptoms
  • Find A Doctor
  • Find A Dentist
  • Find Lowest Drug Prices
  • Health
    A-Z     Health A-Z
    Health A-Z

    Common Conditions

    • ADD/ADHD
    • Allergies
    • Arthritis
    • Cancer
    • Cold, Flu & Cough
    • Depression
    • Diabetes
    • Eye Health
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Orthopedics
    • Pain Management
    • Sexual Conditions
    • Skin Problems
    • Sleep Disorders
    • View All

    Resources

    • Symptom Checker
    • WebMD Blogs
    • Podcasts
    • Message Boards
    • Questions & Answers
    • Insurance Guide
    • Find a Doctor
    • Children's Conditions A-Z
    • Surgeries and Procedures A-Z

      • Featured Topics

    • woman with migraine Slideshow Get Help for Migraine Relief
    • knee joint illustration Slideshow Things That Can Hurt Your Joints
  • Drugs &
    Supplements     Drugs & Supplements
    Drugs & Supplements

    Find & Review

    • Drugs
    • Supplements

    Tools

    • Manage Your Medications
    • Pill Identifier
    • Check for Interactions

    Drug Basics & Safety

    • Commonly Abused Drugs
    • Taking Meds When Pregnant

      • Featured Topics

    • assorted vitamins Slideshow Vitamins You Need as You Age
    • berry and yogurt on spoon Slideshow Supplements for Better Digestion
  • Living
    Healthy     Living Healthy
    Living Healthy

    Diet, Food & Fitness

    • Diet & Weight Management
    • Weight Loss & Obesity
    • Food & Recipes
    • Fitness & Exercise

    Beauty & Balance

    • Healthy Beauty
    • Health & Balance
    • Sex & Relationships
    • Oral Care

    Living Well

    • Women's Health
    • Men's Health
    • Aging Well
    • Healthy Sleep
    • Healthy Teens

      • Featured Topics

    • doughnut and avocado Slideshow Which Food Has More Saturated Fat?
    • walking sneakers Quiz Do You Know the Benefits of Walking?
  • Family &
    Pregnancy     Family & Pregnancy
    Family & Pregnancy

    All About Pregnancy

    • Getting Pregnant
    • First Trimester
    • Second Trimester
    • Third Trimester
    • View All

    Parenting Guide

    • Newborn & Baby
    • Children's Health
    • Children's Vaccines
    • Raising Fit Kids
    • View All

    Pet Care Essentials

    • Healthy Cats
    • Healthy Dogs
    • View All

      • Featured Topics

    • apple slices and peanut butter Slideshow Smart Snacks When You're Pregnant
    • little girl doing homework Quiz How Can You Avoid Homework Stress?
  • News &
    Experts     News & Experts
    News & Experts

    Health News

    • Ticks: Unexpected Facts You Need to Know
    • Are Stem Cell Clinics a Good Idea?
    • Severe Lung Injuries After Vaping Reported
    • Blood Test May Help Guide Breast Cancer Treatment
    • Toxic Pollution in a Small Town

    Experts & Community

    • Message Boards
    • WebMD Blogs
    • News Center

      • Featured Topics

    • photo of man sitting on edge of bed WebMD Investigates Why Can't We Sleep?
    • man using computer mouse Newsletters Sign Up to Receive Our Free Newsletters
  • Mobile Apps
  • Subscriptions
  • Sign In
  • Subscribe
  • My Profile
    • My Tools
    • My WebMD Pages
    • My Account
    • Sign Out

    Healthy Cats

    • News
    • Reference
    • Slideshows
    • Quizzes
    • Videos
    • Questions & Answers
    • Message Board

    Healthy Cats Guide

    • Diet & Nutrition
    • Cat Behavior
    • Kitten Care
    • Preventive Care
    • Common Conditions
    • Expert Q&As

    Shortcuts

    • Cat Health Tool
    • Cat Conditions A-Z
    • Cat Symptoms A-Z
    • Cat Behavior A-Z
    • More Related Topics
    • Healthy Pets
    • Healthy Cats
    • Guide
    From Our Sponsor

    13 Ways to Keep Your Pet Safe Outdoors

    Expert Q&As

    WebMD went to the experts for answers to questions about everything from declawing to putting your cat on a diet.

    1. Frequently Asked Questions

      1. How Do I Put My Overweight Cat On a Diet? Get expert tips to help your cat shed excess weight.
      2. My Cat Has Cancer: What Can I Expect? Get the facts about treatment options and home care.
      3. My Cat Is A Picky Eater. What Can I Do? Why kitty may turn her nose up at certain foods, and how to get her back on track.
      4. I’m Considering Declawing My Cat. Why Not? Our expert weighs in on declawing and alternatives.
      5. My Aging Cat Seems Irritable. What Should I Do? How to accommodate your older cat's special needs.
      6. Do Some Vets Make House Calls? This could be the answer to your cat’s health care needs.

    Top Picks

    • The Vaccinations Your Cat Needs
    • Why Is My Cat Vomiting?
    • My Cat Won't Eat
    • The Truth About Catnip
    • Too Much Meowing?
    • Video: Tips for Litter Box Training

    Today on WebMD

    cat at table

    People Foods for Cats

    What's safe for them to eat?
    cat sniffing catnip

    The Truth About Catnip

    Why do cats like it so much?
    Kitten in litterbox

    Litter Box Problems?

    How to solve them.
    cat meowing

    Too Much Meowing

    Why some cats are so talkative.

    Recommended for You

    sleeping kitten Slideshow

    Taking Care of Kitten
    Kitten using litter box Quiz

    Litterbox Training Secrets
    purring cat Article

    Why Do Cats Purr?
    sad kitten looking at milk glass Slideshow

    Cat Treats: Dos and Don'ts
    cat at table Slideshow

    People Foods Cats Can Eat
    muddy dog on white sofa Quiz

    Can You Have a Pet and a Clean Home?
    Maine Coon cat breed Article

    Purebred Cats: Which Breed Is Right for You?
    Pets: Behavior Problems in Cats Slideshow

    Bad Kitty! Common Cat Behavior Problems

    Tools & Resources

    • The Scoop on Cat Poop
    • Cat Behavior Problems
    • Are You a 'Cat Person'?
    • Kitten Care Tips
    • Why Cats Have Whiskers
    • Surprising Facts About Cats and Dogs

    Health Solutions

    • Bedroom Germ Traps
    • Birth Control Online
    • Clinical Trials 101
    • At Home Health Care
    • Treat Pets for Fleas
    • Future Of Health
    • Plan Your Cancer Care
    • Is My Penis Normal?
    • Birth Control Delivery
    • Diagnosing Colorectal Cancer
    • Personalized Supplements
    • Treatments for Psoriasis
    • Kept Your Wisdom Teeth?
    • Power Of Water Kefir
    • Treating Baby Eczema
    • Bent Fingers?

    More from WebMD

    • How Severe Is Your Psoriasis?
    • Live Better With MS Assessment
    • What Is Endometriosis?
    • Macular Degeneration Assessment
    • First Psoriatic Arthritis Flare
    • A Personal Story of RA
    • Beat Crohn's Flares
    • Ways to Prevent Migraines
    • Managing Diabetes at Work
    • Routine Checkups You Shouldn't Miss
    • Avoid Allergy Triggers
    • Living With PAH
    • Stress and Psoriasis
    • Finding the Best MS Care Team
    • What's New in Psoriasis Research
    • Where Breast Cancer Spreads
    • Logo for WebMD
      • Visit WebMD on Facebook
      • Visit WebMD on Twitter
      • Visit WebMD on Pinterest

    • Policies

      • Privacy Policy
      • Cookie Policy
      • Editorial Policy
      • Advertising Policy
      • Correction Policy
      • Terms of Use

      About

      • Contact Us
      • About WebMD
      • Careers
      • Newsletter
      • Corporate
      • WebMD Health Services
      • Site Map
      • Accessibility

    • WebMD Network

      • Medscape
      • Medscape Reference
      • MedicineNet
      • eMedicineHealth
      • RxList
      • OnHealth
      • WebMDRx
      • First Aid
      • WebMD Magazine
      • WebMD Health Record
      • Dictionary
      • Physician Directory

    • Our Apps

      • WebMD Mobile
      • WebMD App
      • Pregnancy
      • Baby
      • Allergy
      • Medscape

      For Advertisers

      • Advertise with Us
      • Advertising Policy

    © 2005 - 2019 WebMD LLC. All rights reserved.

    WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

    See additional information.