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Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome
2008-04-28 16:36:00 Feline hyperesthesia syndrome is mostly seen in young cats under five years of age but can affect older cats as well. Vets describe this disorder as a neurotransmitter malfunction, meaning that it is similar to the panic attacks we as humans can experience. This disorder is seen more commonly in Burmese, Siamese, Abyssinian, and Himalayan ... More About: Syndrome , Feline
Feeding Kittens
2008-04-14 19:12:00 Since your kitten’s body is going to go through major transformations in a short period of time (doubling in size several times in just mere months), good quality protein and nutrients will play an essential role. Kittens should be eating four meals a day after weaning until they’re four or five months old. You can reduce ... More About: Feeding
Spider Bites
2008-04-04 20:26:00 Black Widow, Brown Recluse and tarantula spiders are severely dangerous. If you actually see your cat get bitten, take her to the vet right away. The site of the bite may be extremely painful. The cat may have difficulty breathing, develop a fever, and go into shock. Some spider bites will even lead to necrosis ... More About: Spider
Dehydration In Cats
2008-03-25 17:28:00 Dehydration is the loss of body fluids and often the loss of electrolytes (minerals). Illness, fever, prolonged vomiting and prolonged diarrhea are all causes of dehydration. To test your cat for dehydration, gently pull up on the skin of the upper back. It should snap right back into place. The cat is dehydrated if the skin ... More About: Cats
Feline Pine Scoop Cat Litter
2008-03-18 16:27:00 I recently tried a bag of Feline Pine Scoop cat litter for the first time. Feline Pine is an all natural cat litter. It pretty much looks just like regular pine saw dust and it doesn’t get more natural than that. I own three extremely picky cats and they didn’t have any trouble at all ...
Food Hypersensitivity
2008-03-07 19:16:00 Despite the fact that a cat may have eaten a particular food for years, she can become allergic to certain foods anytime. Some common food allergens include beef, pork, dairy, fish, wheat, and corn. Signs of food hypersensitivity can include the following: an itchy rash around her head, hair loss, and possible skin sores due to ... More About: Food
Important Stages In Kitten Development
2008-02-26 18:05:00 The following is an outline of some of the important stages in your kitten’s development. The First Two Weeks born blind and deaf weight at birth will be approximately 3 1/2- 4 ounces umbilical cords drop off after two or three days unable to regulate body temperature highly developed sense of smell mother stays with kittens basically around the clock for the ... More About: Development , Kitten
How To Apply Eye Medication
2008-02-19 18:00:00 To apply eye medication, place your cat on a counter or sit with her in your lap in a “v” position, which means placing the cat between your legs facing away from you. This way is she tries to back up, she has no where to go. To administer ointment make sure your hands are clean ... More About: Medication
Wool Chewing
2008-02-12 19:03:00 If you’re not familiar with what wool chewing is, this unwanted behavior is exactly what it sounds like. A wool chewing cat can destroy a sweater, a pair of socks or even a blanket in a matter of minutes. It is believed that some cats crave fiber, and that some breeds appear to have a ... More About: Chewing
Wool Sucking
2008-02-05 18:45:00 Not to be confused with wool chewing, wool sucking is believed to be the result of abrupt or early weaning. This behavior is when a kitten continues her nursing behavior on clothing, shoelaces, shirt buttons, even her owner’s fingers or earlobes, etc. There are some cats that will even suck their own paws, the tips ...
Free Pet Safety Pack From The ASPCA
2008-01-28 18:00:00 In the event of an emergency, pet rescue window decals help to alert rescue personnel that there are pets inside your home. The ASPCA offers a free pet safety pack to help keep your pets safe. The pack includes a pet rescue window decal as well as an ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center magnet?a great ... More About: Safety , Free , Pack
Feline Miliary Dermatitis
2008-01-20 18:34:00 Feline Miliary Dermatitis is a general skin condition caused by various allergens, such as fleas, mites, lice, certain drugs, and even some foods. The name stems from the millet seed appearance of the tiny crusty bumps that break out around the head and neck of the cat, and also along the back and tail. Itching ... More About: Feline
Cat Breeds: The Himalayan (or Colorpoint Longhair)
2008-01-11 20:18:00 The Himalayan generally has a cobby build and a round head with round eyes and long whiskers. Their coat is Persian in type and has Siamese markings. The eyes are a very vivid blue always. In fact, breeders aim to produce the deepest eye color that they can. Show standards vary slightly between different countries, and ... More About: Breeds , Cat Breeds , Alaya
The Feline Aging Process
2008-01-04 20:39:00 With cats, their lifestyle affects their life expectancy much more than the type of breed they are does. Well cared for indoor cats stand a much better chance of living to a ripe old age compared to outdoor cats who only see the vet for emergencies. The following is a chart comparing a cat’s age ... More About: Aging , Process , Feline
Fading Kitten Syndrome
2007-12-28 18:41:00 Fading Kitten Syndrome is a disease that is believed to be transmitted to the kittens as they pass through the birth canal. After birth all will initially appear fine. The mother is healthy and the kittens are nursing. Then within the next week or two, one or more kittens die. If this disease doesn’t appear ...
How To Tell If Your Cats Are Playing Or Fighting
2007-12-18 20:01:00 It can be difficult to tell the difference sometimes between cat play or fighting. The following are a few general guidelines to help you determine which is which: When cats are playing, they may each hiss once or twice, but if your cats hiss several times, most likely they are fighting. Cats who play with one another ... More About: Fighting
How To Take Your Cat?s Pulse
2007-12-11 23:29:00 The first step in learning how to take your cat’s pulse, is to feel inside of her hind leg where it meets the groin for the femoral artery. This can be done while your cat is in a standing position. Now you will need to press your fingers on the artery until you can feel ... More About: Pulse
Cleaning Your Cat?s Ears
2007-12-04 21:07:00 Before you start to clean your cat’s ears make sure you take a good look inside them first, check for any sores, ear mites or signs of infection. If your cat has a blackish-brown crumbly material visible in her ears, that’s a tell-tale sign of ear mites. Your cat will need a visit to the ... More About: Cleaning , Ears
Mealtime Aggression
2007-11-27 20:19:00 If you have a multicat household, there may come a time when you will have one cat who aggressively takes over the food bowl or even kicks another cat out of the kitchen. To help overcome this problem, you should make sure that each cat has their own bowl if you feed your cats on ...
Kitten Vaccine Schedule
2007-11-20 00:35:00 The following is a general guideline for your kitten’s vaccine requirements. Note that your vet may change this schedule to suit your kitten’s risk factors. Six to eight weeks of age feline rhinotracheitis-calicivirus-panleukopenia vaccine #1 chlamydia vaccine #1 (this vaccine is optional, it is also sometimes combined with the above-mentioned vaccine) stool check for internal parasites- a de-worming ... More About: Vaccine , Schedule , Kitten
Feline Artificial Respiration
2007-11-09 05:15:00 Artificial respiration is needed when a cat has a heartbeat but is not breathing. It is very important to never try to attempt this on a cat who is breathing on her own. The steps to perform artificial respiration on a cat in an emergency are as follows: If the cat is wearing a collar, remove ... More About: Feline
Catnip: Grow Your Own
2007-10-23 00:00:00 If you decide to grow your own catnip for your cat, it?s best to do so indoors in a window with plenty of sunshine. You can grow it outdoors as well but it can quickly draw the attention of every cat in your neighborhood to your garden. Catnip also spreads and can easily take over ... More About: Grow
The Ocicat
2007-10-02 04:45:00 The Ocicat is a large, athletic, exclusively spotted breed with a solid, long-legged body that is strong and muscular. A fully grown female can weigh up to 12 lb (5.5kg) and a male up to 15 lb (7kg). Their legs are long and the hindquarters should be just slightly tapered and have a dark tip. ...
Common Parasites: Ticks And Cats
2007-09-16 00:43:00 Ticks are generally not a common cat parasite but if allowed outside cats may pick up ticks on the ears, neck, and paws. They are usually discovered while grooming the cat because when they are engorged with the cat’s blood they can be up to 0.5 in (1 cm) long. One should never attempt to ... More About: Cats , Common , Ticks , Parasites , Tick
Oil Problems In Cats
2007-09-02 18:44:00 Although oil problems are not bothersome to the cat, excessive oil from the sebaceous glands at the roots of the hairs can cause unsightly skin problems. Stud tail which is one form of this condition causes greasy marks at the base of the tail. It is most commonly seen in unneutered males but can occur ... More About: Cats , Problems
Symptoms of Illness:Cat Spraying
2007-08-21 17:09:00 Spraying within the house can be a symptom of illness. It is without a doubt a sign of some disturbance in the cat’s life that is causing it stress, and if it continues a trip to the vet is called for. If the cat seems to be physically fit after an examination, the vet may ... More About: Symptoms , Illness
Roman Cats
2007-08-10 00:08:00 In Ancient Rome cats were welcomed as vermin controllers but were given no great affection. Most representations of cats in Roman art show them in workaday situations with no suggestions of reverence or mystical powers, for example, a mosaic from Pompeii shows a pigeon being attacked by a cat. The cat is shown realistically and ... More About: Cats
Feline Infectious Enteritis
2007-08-01 23:06:00 Also known as Feline Panleukopaenia. FIE is a disease that strikes suddenly and progresses very quickly to death. If FIE is suspected, action must be taken immediately. Symptoms are diarrhea, loss of appetite, vomiting of bile, cries of pain if touched, followed lastly by total collapse. FIE affects cats of all ages and those who ...
Older Cats And Urinary Problems
2007-07-23 20:38:00 As cats get older, they are prone to urinary problems. One such problem is cystitis which is a bladder infection that results in frequent urination and sometimes blood in the urine. Kidney and bladder problems can also occur. Symptoms of these include offensive breath, frequent urination or not being able to urinate, and noticeably increased ... More About: Cats , Problems , Urinary
Cats And Their Water Intake
More articles from this author:2007-07-16 21:30:00 Although this will vary greatly depending on the cat’s diet, a typical cat’s daily water requirement is about 7 fl oz (200 ml) a day. Cat’s in the wild receive most of their water intake from freshly killed prey, this comes to about 70 per cent water. A domestic cat will get some of its ... More About: Cats , Water 1, 2 |
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