In my practice, I diagnose upper respiratory infections in cats from my shelter, from my clients, and even from my own cats after they have come home from a cat show. It is a very common problem in cats and also a very contagious one. The infection can also contain more than one […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing warning letters today to companies manufacturing unapproved animal drugs to remove tear stains in dogs and cats. These products, including Angels’ Eyes, Angels’ Glow, Pets’ Spark, and exported products Glow Groom and Health Glow, have not been reviewed by FDA for safety and effectiveness. These tear stain removers also
We already know how much joy a cat can bring into our lives. But, did you know there are enormous health benefits as well? It’s been scientifically proven that a cat’s purr can improve our mental and physical well-being. The Healing Power Of Cat Purrs – An infographic by Gemma.
There are many ways to find out if your kitty is in good shape. Interestingly, you can learn a lot by being aware of what you actually scoop from her litter pan. Ideally, you’d have to hit upon a “perfect” poop from kitty every 24 to 36 hours. It should be rich brown in color,
Feline Upper Respiratory Infection (URI), also known as Feline Infectious Respiratory Disease or Feline Upper Respiratory Disease Complex, is a term used to describe a kind of prevalent respiratory infection in cats caused by one or more bacterial or viral agents. The most common bacteria that trigger this condition include the Chlamydophila felis and the
It seems our nation’s obesity epidemic doesn’t just affect humans! Buddha the cat has been ordered to get in shape, or risk his health. Buddha weighs in at a staggering 31-pounds! That’s more than twice the average weight of most cats. Because Buddha was rescued from Metro Animal Control in Tennessee, his new caretakers, owners
There are generally two main causes of a rise in body temperature in an organism- hyperthermia or fever. While hyperthermia could result to heat stroke, fever or pyrexia, on the other hand, is just an abnormal increase in body temperature as a response of the body to combat infection or disease. Cats normally have a
