One of the biggest mistakes new cat owners make isn’t visiting the pet doctor for a routinephysical check-up. Many folks are of the opinion that the one time they have to see a vet is when the feline is ill or hurt. Sadly this myth can be detrimental to the healthiness of your pet. Proper care for your kitty requires more than food, water and a clean litter box.
As with kids there are several sicknesses that will be forestalled by getting proper vaccination treatments. Most vets ... Read Full Story
You may be surprised to learn that one of the symptoms of feline diabetes is weakness in your cat’s legs. If you notice your kitty walking on her “elbows” on her back legs instead of her feet, or on her “wrists” on her front legs, you may have a diabetic cat.Your kitty may also display weakness. She may need to lie down after a short walk, and her legs may go out from underneath her without warning. This problem is called “feline neuropathy.”
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Is feline incontinence becoming a problem for your cat? You need to realize that incontinence in cats, or dribbling and leaking of urine, and inappropriate urination are two different things.
Often an incontinent pet is unaware that she has a problem. Inappropriate urination, on the other hand, is when a cat is purposely urinating in places other than her litter box. This may be a behavior issue, but it can also be cause by feline lower urinary tract disease.
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Is cat urine odor a problem in your home? If your kitty is urinating in different places all over your home, you have a problem that can’t be overlooked. Often a stressed out cat is at the root of the problem.
Cat urine problems are sometimes caused by a health issue, including feline diabetes, or a feline urinary tract infection, so your first response should be to take the kitty to the vet for a check-up.You’ll want to be sure she has a clean bill of health before you try to ... Read Full Story
Cat urine problems are probably one of the top feline behavior problems for cat owners.Frustration from finding nasty, smelly messes all over the home often leads to the pet being given up, or even put down.
Some cat owners mistakenly believe that a feline who stops using the cat litter pan is trying to punish them for something. We all love our kitties, but let’s be honest. Cat just aren’t capable of that kind of reasoning.
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If you’ve ever had any experience with a cat bladder stone, you want to know why this happened to your cat and how to prevent it from happening in the future. Read on to learn what causes bladder stones in cats, and how to prevent them.
How Do Bladder Stones In Cats Form?
Researchers have several theories on this. Quite a few researches believe that stones form as a result of high mineral levels in the urine. This can be due to a bladder infection or from his diet. When the miner... Read Full Story
Has this ever happened to you? You find your cat in his litter box, straining to urinate, crying out in pain. He can’t seem to pass any urine. Your vet informs you that your cat’s urinary problem is caused by cat bladder stones.
Bladder Stones In Cats
A bladder stone, or urolith, is made up from minerals present in your cat’s urine. These minerals sometimes form crystals that stick together to form a stone in your cat’s bladder. Bladder stones can vary in size, ... Read Full Story
Do you saunter through the pet products shop, see the numerous toys on offer for your cat, and speculate if the outlay will be worth it? Cats can be capricious creatures, but a good time can be found with just about any toy. Cats are like children; they go through stages and occasionally need age appropriate toys and can get bored very quickly. Some suggestions for toys include the cat scratcher, stuffed mice, small amounts of catnip, stuffed animals, ribbons, and plastic balls.
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Most cats are perfectly capable of cleaning themselves. Yet in order to keep your cat in the best possible hygienic health, you also must do your own share. You can ensure that your pet isn’t having issues with pests such as ticks and fleas by grooming it regularly. As well, you ought to examine the skin for uncommon conditions, injury, or balding when you groom. Here is some advice on keeping your cat looking its best with the right techniques for cat grooming.
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Abdominal pains, vomiting, dehydration and watery stool are all signs that a cat is suffering from feline coccidiosis. Kittens and debilitated cats are prime candidates for its more severe manifestations.
Coccidia is not actually just a cat ailment, dogs can also be affected. It is thought that around a third of cats and dogs are in fact infected with the disease. However, not all of these animals will show symptoms of infection.
Protozoa, which are one celled organisms, are the cause of co... Read Full Story
