Cat Mites Mange is the name you may hear most often, but it is the presence of either demodex or sarcoptic mites that are the actual disease process. Mites burrow into the skin of your cat and dig tunnels under the skin. This is what causes unrelenting itching. Although humans can be affected by mites, […]
Cat Mushroom Poisoning Fairy rings, those big white mushrooms that seem to appear overnight in wet weather, are fascinating. They are also poisonous mushrooms. Cats and kittens do not know that until it is too late. However, those are just one of many varieties of mushrooms that are poisonous to your cat. The signs of […]
Cat Immunotherapy Treatment Treatments that stimulate the human body’s immune system have been used for many years. These treatments are called immunotherapy treatments. In the past they were primarily used for fighting viruses and bacteria. In recent years, scientists have realized the value of immunotherapy for protecting the body in other situations. One of these […]
Cat Intestinal Cancer Having a pet can be an expensive venture, no matter if it is a dog or a cat, or even an exotic pet, especially when the pet is diagnosed with some form of cancer. The initial cost of owning a cat, which is the actual purchase price or adoption fee, is not […]
Cat Joint Support Why Do Cats Need Joint Support? Just like humans, cats have to take care of their bones and joints as they age or issues like Cat Arthritis can occur. By providing their cats with the proper nutrients and supplements, cat owners can keep their cat’s healthy and maintaining freedom of movement and […]
Cat Itching The Three Most Common Causes of Cat Itching Itching, scratching, licking, biting and rubbing up against objects are common issues that cat owners frequently have to deal with. Often, after a closer examination of their cat’s fur and skin cat owners may notice scabs, sores, dandruff and other worrisome signs. For some cats, […]
Cat Iron Toxicity Signs and Symptoms Iron is a necessary element in the formation of red blood cells. Many of the vitamins and supplements available for our cats contain some amount of iron. While some may be needed, as with many things, too much iron can cause serious health problems for your cat. Any ingredient […]
Cat Increased Urination If you notice a change in your cats urinary output, close observation is in order. Although it can be as simple as Cat Increased Thirst and your cat consuming more water because of salt consumption or hot weather (as in the case of Cat Heatstroke), there are other conditions, some life-threatening that […]
Cat Increased Thirst The medical term for an excessive thirst is polydipsia. An excessive intake of water will lead to Cat Increased Urination which is known as polyuria. There are several diseases that either or both of these conditions can indicate. Causes 1. Cat Renal Failure and/or Cat Kidney Disease, which can be chronic or […]
Cat Increased Pigmentation Pigment is what gives your cat color. It colors their hair, skin, eyes and any part of their body that is not white. When there is an increase in that pigment, there is a possibility of some disease process going on in your cat. There are many conditions that can cause hyper […]
