We all like our own space and cats are no different from us human animals in that regard. Cats will pee or more correctly, urinate or spray, to mark their territory or merely because they are disturbed. Sometimes it may be that they are suffering from a feline urinary infection or cat incontinence . Let’s make the distinction and if it is causing a problem, see what can be done.
Unfortunately not everyone is a cat lover and may not either understand or appreciate your cat marking its... Read Full Story
Cat urinary problems can be frustrating to deal with. If recurring FLUTD is a problem for your kitty, maybe stress has something to do with it, especially if your vet can’t find any reason for the repeated feline urinary problems. If your kitty has been diagnosed with feline idiopathic cystitis, read on for answers.
What Is Feline Idiopathic Cystitis?
Your cat shows all the symptoms of feline cystitis. He strains to urinate, but doesn’t pass much urine. His urine may be bloody. He’s... Read Full Story
Did you know that up to 1.5 percent of all cats in the US are plagued with feline urinary problems? That’s a lot of cats.
These problems can range from an uncomfortable cat bladder infection to a life-threatening cat urinary blockage. An an informed cat owner, you should always be on the lookout for cat urinary problems .
What’s The Difference Between FUS And FLUTD?
Many cat owners are confused, and rightfully so, over the terms used to describe cat urinary problems. FLUTD is an... Read Full Story
Feline lower urinary tract disease is a common illness among the feline community when discussing cat urinary health issues. This disease can affect both male and female cats and is treatable and manageable throughout your cat's lifetime if diagnosed early. Observe your cat's behavior regularly as symptoms might appear only periodically and can be easily missed. In many cases, cat urinary health issues resulting from feline lower urinary tract disease can be regulated and managed by... Read Full Story
Feline Acne: Holly Nash, DVM, MS Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc. Feline acne is a condition in which comedones (blackheads) develop on the chin of a cat. What causes feline acne? The exact cause of feline acne is not known, but several factors appear to be associated with its development including stress, a suppressed immune system, poor grooming habits, the presence of other diseases, contact or atopic dermatitis , and skin conditions in which abnormal amounts of... Read Full Story
Feline Vision: A Cat’s Eye View You and your cat see the world differently. True, your eyes are built around the same design, but each of you has specializations that make your vision best for your needs. You evolved as a fruit-eating diurnal animal; your cat evolved as a meat-eating nocturnal animal. You evolved to have good detail and color vision; your cat evolved to have good vision in the dark. Compare your eye to your cat’s eye, and you’ll understand how each of you attains the best... Read Full Story
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease Holly Nash, DVM, MS Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc. Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) was formerly called 'feline urologic syndrome' or FUS. FLUTD affects the cat's urinary bladder and sometimes the urethra (the tube-like structure that leads from the bladder to the outside of the body). The term 'FLUTD' is broad and covers a number of conditions of the urinary tract in cats. What are the symptoms of FLUTD? FLUTD is a... Read Full Story
Feline Acne: Holly Nash, DVM, MS Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc. Feline acne is a condition in which comedones (blackheads) develop on the chin of a cat. What causes feline acne? The exact cause of feline acne is not known, but several factors appear to be associated with its development including stress, a suppressed immune system, poor grooming habits, the presence of other diseases, contact or atopic dermatitis , and skin conditions in which abnormal amounts of... Read Full Story
Asti: taken by Betty Luppachino Photography What is a zoonotic disease? While most feline infectious diseases affect only cats, and most human infectious diseases affect only humans, it is important to be aware that some of these diseases—called zoonotic diseases—can be transmitted between cats and people. You are much more likely to contract ailments from other humans than you are from your cat. However, simple precautions, common sense, and good hygiene, including careful handling of... Read Full Story
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Are you thinking your cat’s odd potty behavior is related to a feline urinary infection? You could be on to the real problem. Cats are amazing creatures. When they are ill they just deal with it. Now they may display some abnormal litter box behavior, but we don’t know that the cat is really sick.
Sometimes they may squat on the edge of the litter box forever, but there is nothing to show. No urine or stool. Then an few minutes later you may find a puddle of urine on the... Read Full Story
