INTRODUCTION Cancer is a mass of tissue that is characterized by persistent, excessive, and disorganized cell growth that is unresponsive to normal control mechanisms. Why this happens, in most cases, is not yet known. In a normal situation healthy cells grow, divide and replace themselves in a systematic fashion. This natural process helps keep the [...]
People often complain about the “wet dog” smell that seeps out of a dog after a good romp in the rain. But we rarely hear complaints about the smell of a wet cat. Or a dry cat, for that matter. Cats are fastidious groomers and pride themselves on their cleanliness. Cat lovers know that no [...]
Are you a responsible cat owner? There is more to being just your average cat owner who feeds and cares for a cat. You owe it to your cat and the world to be a responsible owner by neutering or spaying your cat. World Animal Day is celebrated on the 4th of October and is [...]
Section: Overview Hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver disease) is a syndrome characterized by an accumulation of excessive amounts of lipid (fat) within the cells of the liver, abnormal bile flow within the liver, and impaired liver function. Severe impairment of liver function may affect the liver’s ability to detoxify the blood. As toxins accumulate, they can [...]
Cat owners are surely familiar with the behavioral signs of kitty contentment. Happy cats will purr, knead their paws, and offer up a few head butts for good measure. Occasionally, cats really on cloud nine will drool on their owners. As the owner of such a cat, I interpret the flow of saliva as the [...]
Fine-tuning feline vaccination protocols: New immunologic tests and monovalent vaccines allow for more appropriate vaccination. Vaccines have been an integral part of preventive health care programs for several decades now. In fact, no other medical development has been as successful as vaccination in controlling deadly diseases in companion animals. Until recently, recommendations for vaccination of [...]
The importance of feline dental care. Introduction Dental problems are the most common disease that we see in cats. They can lead to bad breath, swollen and bleeding gums, loose teeth, and oral pain, and difficulty eating. Cats are secretive by nature, and it can be difficult to tell if a cat is experiencing oral [...]
Summertime is usually a fun time for people, but it can be a miserable time for cats. Summer is peak season for pesky parasites like fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. At best, these critters can make your kitty uncomfortable; at worst, they can transmit dangerous diseases. Few creatures living on earth today have had as much [...]
Cats can be very particular with their food at times. It’s part of their charming personalities. When your feline misses dinner, don’t worry too much. The same as people, they can have days when they just don’t feel like a bite to eat. However, if he chooses not to eat from more than 24 [...]
Did you know that catnip can help you de-stress your cat? Two thirds of the feline population possess an inherited gene which is responsible for producing the classic feline reaction to catnip. The ‘catnip effect’ is caused by a volatile oil in the stems and leaves containing the chemical Nepetalactone. This chemical appears to minimize [...]
WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW The Cat’s Claws Unlike most mammals who walk on the soles of the paws or feet, cats are digitigrade, which means they walk on their toes. Their back, shoulder, paw and leg joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves are naturally designed to support and distribute the cat’s weight [...]
Introduction- Diabetes mellitus or sugar diabetes is a chronic endocrine (hormone) illness characterised by high levels of glucose in the blood. It is seen in dogs and cats as well as humans, and in each species is commoner in the overweight and obese. There is no cure, but treatment, which in cats may or may [...]
Carl Pastor couldn’t figure out where the foul smell was coming from. BeeJay, his 4-year old longhaired cat, always took pride in her spotless appearance, grooming enthusiastically at every opportunity. Lately, however, something wasn’t right. Normally playful and energetic, these last three days found BeeJay very quiet, apathetic toward food, and disinterested in going out [...]
When your cat is lethargic, walks and eats less, sleeps or is awake more than usual, and ignores his favorite ball of string, the warning bells suddenly sound – and you know that there is something terribly wrong. A trip to the vet may yield a quite unexpected find: arthritis. “In cats?” you may ask. [...]
Orlando Adan was used to his cat meowing a lot. From the day he adopted her, Roxy was a talker. The meowing continued as the years went by. In fact, she became even more vocal as she aged. It was part of her charm, and Orlando never failed to be amused by the little “conversations” [...]
In caring for sick animals, all veterinarians eventually find themselves faced with a patient that has anemia of such severity as to require a blood transfusion. Access to blood products has improved in the past few years. Veterinary blood banks can supply canine, feline, and even ferret blood within 24 hours via overnight mail. For [...]
Your veterinarian observed sand-like mineral deposits in your cat’s urine. These deposits consist of magnesium ammonium phosphate called struvite. These crystals can block the passage of urine in cats. Here are some tips to treat and prevent this painful condition and cat struvite crystals. If your cat has struvite crystals and is a male, he [...]
Cats that suffer from skin conditions can become quite uncomfortable and will need treatment. Excessive scratching and itching will lead to patchy hair loss, redness, swelling and scabs. If your kitty is experience a skin conditions, check with your vet to see what kind of options are available. There are three very common skin conditions [...]
There are two basic types of people in this world, cat people and dog people. Although there are some individuals who tend to cross the line in this regard, everybody has a favorite. For those of us that love our felines, there are a number of different things that we can do in order to [...]
When a cat has Feline Leukemia, his immune system will be compromised. Apart from this, he also develops anemia and the growth of abnormal tumors. He develops other diseases such as cancer. He will most likely live around 3.5 more years, as a majority of FeLV-infected cats do. If you are a cat care giver, [...]
Most kittens endure kittenhood relatively unscathed. A few, however, deplete several of their nine lives in the course of growing up. Knowing the principles of first aid can be invaluable in seeing that your kitten survives that turbulent first year of life. First aid is an interim measure before veterinary care becomes available. The objective [...]
Feliway Spray is a chemical copy of a pheromone which has a calming influence over the cat…this helps to reduce stress and the subsequent scent marking as the cat’s impulse to claim its territory is reduced. Feliway diffusers can also be used to help calm cats. This is a plug in device which emits a [...]
Parasites are harmful single cell micro organisms. If the cat becomes a victim of a parasitic attack, it puts the cat into great misery. If you are a cat owner, you should be aware of the basic cat care. Some of the things you should know are as follows: Cat diet Information regarding various diseases [...]
We all love our cats and many of us would prefer them in their natural body form i.e. not subject them to any surgery or general anesthesia. But there is one procedure for which I do recommend surgical intervention…sterilization of cats. We all know by now the outcome of allowing uncontrolled breeding of cats (ferals…remember!). [...]
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