Signs of Feline Kidney Disease
Cats with kidney disease are often lethargic.cat image by Bobi from Fotolia.comKidney disease is a common and often serious condition that affects many cats. According to the Doctors Foster and Smith website, kidney disease results from a variety of conditions, including trauma, age,.........[Read More]
How Do I Treat an Infected Abcess in My Cat?
Cats, especially outdoor cats, are prone to development of abscesses. An abscess is a pus-filled pocket of infection under the cat's skin. Abscesses occur in cats most often due to scratches and bites that cats receive during fights. If left untreated, an abscess can result in serious complications ......[Read More]
Natural Pet Foods - Are They Really Natural?
Natural pet foods are not just for specialty pet food stores anymore. You'll find 'natural' on cat and dog food labels on many products in you own grocery store too. If you are wondering what natural means you may be surprised at the answer.......[Read More]
Clouded Leopard
Clouded leopard, a beautiful but rare cat. Learn more about the cat with the biggest teeth in the feline world!......[Read More]
A Cat's "I Should Have Stayed in Bed" Day
Woke up this morning. I needed to pee, badly. Ran to the litter box. It was being used. Ran to the other litter box, it was also in use. Ran to the litter box in the bathroom.The door was closed. Peed on the floor.......[Read More]
Red Mange in Cats
Red mange (demodicosis) is a condition that commonly affects dogs, but cats may suffer from it as well. Red mange is rarely seen in cats, but is more common in cats that require high doses of steroids to treat underlying conditions. Cats that develop crusty sores on the skin may need a skin scraping......[Read More]
A Blind Man Gives Tips for Cat Care That Can Help Even Seeing Folks
My correspondent, Mario, a blind man who has five cats, continues his tips for caring for cats you can't see. This page deals with transportation, vet care, and shopping.......[Read More]
My Cat Has Dandruff! Help!
But what can you do? You've tried it all, bathing, shampooing her and have the scratch marks to prove it.You've vacuumed your floor and cleaned your carpets. Nothing works.Well, you'll be glad to know that cat dandruff is a problem that many cat owners have faced, and sometimes the so......[Read More]
My Cat Wont Eat and is Losing Weight
If you are wondering why "my cat wont eat and is losing weight" then I think you have come to the right place and I can help you. When my cat started losing weight I was scared and thought it was dying but she was fine in the end. I think these tips helped me the most to stop you worrying ......[Read More]
Terramycin for Cats
According to the Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Terramycin is a common antibiotic in the tetracycline category and its generic name is oxytetracycline. Most veterinarians (and doctors) restrain from free use of antibiotics because widespread inappropriate use causes bacteria to beco......[Read More]
Cat Food Brands
Read a list of cat food manufacturers and brands D-F to find lists of ingredients in different brands of cat food. ......[Read More]
How to Tame an Aggressive Kitten
Kittens naturally learn the differences between fun and aggressive play when they wrestle with their littermates. Young kittens quickly show each other how to differentiate between a friendly nibble and a fierce bite, as well as how to control the strength of their claws. Unfortunately, kittens that......[Read More]
Antibiotics for Cats
To many, cats are more than pets; they are part of the family. Just as human family members, when our feline family members are sick, we want to help them get better as soon as possible. We do this by taking our cats to the veterinarian and, where recommended, giving them medicine, including antibio......[Read More]
How do I Care for Older Crying Cats?
As cats get older, medical issues may arise. Cats can't tell you when they are in pain, but crying or howling may be an indication. Older cats also may cry in an attempt to get attention. Commonly, older cats experience hearing loss and they will cry because they are no longer able to hear themselve......[Read More]
How to Warm a Pet Bed for Outdoor Use
During the winter months, keeping an outdoor pet warm and safe from the elements can present a challenge. While some animals, such as short-haired or toy dogs, aren't equipped to handle moderate to severe cold, others can thrive with the proper enclosure and bedding. Keeping your family pet happy an......[Read More]
Diet for Feline IBD
Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic condition in which a cat vomits or suffers from diarrhea on a regular basis. While the exact cause of IBD is unknown, several types of diets may help cats suffering from the disease, according to the Mar Vista Animal Center.......[Read More]
How to Diagnose IBD in Cats
Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) in cats is a serious illness that must be diagnosed properly and treated to offer afflicted cats a comfortable life. IBD is a chronic inflammation of either the large intestine, small intestine or stomach lining. IBD symptoms can mimic those of several other conditions ......[Read More]
An Herbal Extract for Kittens With Feline Herpes of the Eye
Ocular infections are extremely common in cats and is more common in kittens. Kittens are often infected by the mother cat at birth. This means some kittens are infected even before their eyes are able to open. The symptoms of conjunctivitis include nasal discharge, sneezing and decreased appetite. ......[Read More]
How to Tell the Gender of a Feline
Felines are not difficult to identify by gender once you know what you're looking for. Kittens and neutered adult male cats are more difficult to sex than intact adult cats; however, the shape of the sex organs in even a very young feline is different enough between male and female that judging gend......[Read More]