Cats are nocturnal creatures. In the wild, hunting is often done during nighttime; even with domestication, pet cats tend to keep this inclination to be active at night. 

The behavior is often distinct in pet cats that lack physical and mental activity during daytime, especially when the owner is out of the house most of the day. For lack of something to do, a kitty usually spends most the day napping. 
Pet cats that have developed sleep patterns similar to humans have been shown to still wake several times during nighttime, and shifts into play mode. 

Simply locking your kitty out of the bedroom will not always be an effective strategy. A persistent cat will vocalize loudly and scratch at the bedroom door to be let in. You best bet is to increase your pet’s activity level during the day to exhaust his energy and keep him sound asleep at night. 

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Pheromones are chemical substances which plays an important role in communication and display of behavior in specific animal species. Pheromones are usually airborne and a whiff can certainly bring on specific responses.

Various types of pheromones are produced in response to specific situations—

Calming Effect

Pheromones exert a calming effect on cats suffering from specific behavior problems; there are artificial formulations of these types of pheromones which are used extensively in dealing with undesirable behavior.

Mating Pheromones

Female cats that are in heat produce pheromones that can be detected by male cats even when they’re miles away from each other. The male cats will then seek for the female releasing these matin ... Read more »

The eyes of cats are very sensitive. In fact, kittens are born with their eyes closed until a week or two after birth, to protect sensitive eye tissues that are still undergoing development. Here are simple ways to protect your kitty’s eyes:

• When bathing your pet, always be careful to avoid the eye while shampooing. You can also use a tearless shampoo. Your vet may recommend an ophthalmic ointment which can be applied to your pet’s eyes before bath time.
• Keep your pet out of the house when spraying chemicals, such as insect repellents.
• Teach your children to avoid poking your pet cat’s eye, as well as avoid using sticks or sharp objects when playing with him.

Your kitten will benefit from a regular eye examination conducted by a Fox Lake veterinarian. The earlier a problem ... Read more »