Ringworm in cats is a form of fungal infection that affects the superficial layer of the skin, impacting the hair, nails, and skin. As one of the most common contagious skin infections, ringworm can be transmitted from cats to other pets and even humans. The hair loss causes bald spots in cats, which may be…
Tapeworms are intestinal parasites that infect cats. Classified as cestodes, tapeworms typically settle in the cat’s small intestine. A tapeworm anchors to the wall of the intestine using its hook-like mouth. As an adult tapeworm matures, it may reach several inches high. With it, individual segments come off the tapeworm’s body and are eliminated in…
Healthy kidneys are responsible for many functions, with the most notable function being to filter impurities from the blood and make urine. But any problem with kidneys can cause the loss of kidney function in your cat, besides many health problems. Kidney disease in cats can be categorized as acute or chronic. The chronic renal…
Typically a condition common among dogs, mange in cats is rarely diagnosed. A form of inflammatory skin disease in cats, mange is caused by different species of mites. Mange is a term used to describe different skin conditions in cats caused by different types of mites. If your furry friend is miserably itchy or has…
Climbing, hunting, running; all activities the wildcat relatives of our domestic cats use to help keep their nails in great condition. But with their very different lifestyles, what is the best way to look after our cat’s nails? Why Is Nail Care Important? Sharp tips on your cats claws can damage furniture, but this only…
Cats are one of the country’s most popular pets. Lovable, independent and full of character; it is easy to see why they are so well loved. Yet occasionally our pets can become problematic if they start showing behavioral problems. One such problem is spraying, which can occur inside the home and cause quite a mess….
Generally, it’s easier to clean up after cats compared to dogs but accidents do happen sometimes and knowing how to clean up cat pee may come in handy. So your cat decided to outside his litter box – stinking up the whole room and possibly staining your carpet, mattress or something else. Let’s face it,…
Dangers of Easter lilies in cats make it important to understand the threats from both benign and dangerous lilies and prevent them from being a for concern for your feline. Well, there are numerous dangers of Easter lilies in cats, ranging from toxicity to kidney failure. Now you must be wondering as to how the…
Cats can’t talk and as a responsible cat owner, you must know the signs you should take your cat to the vet. Aside from obvious reasons like limping or presence of blood in stool, you must take note of these following signs! Vomiting Vomiting can be an indication of a potentially serious condition in cats,…
Cat spaying requires owners to learn a few things about pre-surgical preparation and post-surgical care. Though spaying or neutering are not uncommon, still you need your kitty to remain free from any danger and receive your love and care. Cat spaying or neutering is one of the most commonly performed surgical pet procedures. Though the procedure…
In the present era technology is an integral part of every aspect of life. Discussing the impacts that technology has had is another debate, but we can’t deny the fact that it has made life easier. Almost every task can be done quickly in just a few clicks. When we are utilizing the benefits of…
We hear a lot about what’s wrong with declawing, but postoperative litter box avoidance is distinctly under-addressed in our conversations about the practice. Tragically, this procedure intended to make the cat less destructive often leads to one of the leading reasons why cats are relinquished to shelters. Primarily in the days and weeks after the…