Daniel Lioy-Ryan, PhD
Animal Behaviorist
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Co-authored Articles (8)
How to
Open a Cat's Mouth
Most cat owners will need to open their cat’s mouth at some point. Cats do not generally enjoy the process and they will not open their mouths willingly in many cases. For instance, you may need to open a cat's mouth i...
How to Get Rid of Cat Eye Boogers & Discharge
The best way to clean your feline friend's eyesLooking for a way to clean the gunk collecting around your kitten's or cat’s eyes? Cats can develop gunk or boogers in their eyes because of allergies, seasonal changes, a...
How to
Kill Fleas and Ticks on Cats
Have you noticed your cat scratching her fur more than usual? Have you noticed little creatures crawling on your cat's skin? If so, they could be fleas or ticks. Unfortunately, if you've found them on your pet, they're m...
How to
Dry a Cat
Your cat is probably irritated with you if you've just given them a bath. Learn how to quickly and comfortably dry your cat without tangling their fur or damaging their skin. All you need is a clean towel and a warm room...
How to
Treat Fleas in Young Kittens and Nursing Mothers
Fleas are annoying to humans and animals, and can actually be dangerous for very young kittens. While you can safely use flea medications on nursing mothers, manual removal is usually necessary for newborn kittens. Sligh...
How to
Deal with Fleas and Ticks with Newborn Kittens
Newborn kittens with fleas or ticks should be treated immediately. Blood sucking parasites can be fatal to kittens as they can cause anemia, or a low red blood cell count, or carry Lyme disease. However, most professiona...
How to
Clean Kittens
Cats habitually groom themselves with their tongues, so you don't need to do much to clean them once they reach adulthood. Kittens, however, have trouble cleaning certain spots: the head, the back, and the behind. A moth...
How to
Clean Up Cat Hair
You love your cat, but their clumps of hair stuck to your couch, bed, and favorite cozy sweater? Not so much. Fortunately, you don't have to let cat hair take over your home. Keep reading to learn how to get rid of cat h...
