Cat Raisin Toxicity Our cats become more than just animals; they are generally considered a part of the family. The problems occur when cat owners attribute human like tastes to their cat’s diet. There are many foods that we eat which cause serious problems in a cat’s digestive system. Many people are aware of the […]
Cat Rat Poisoning Mice and rats are definitely a nuisance and many people use rat poison and other kill methods to rid their homes of the pests. The problems arise when you have other animals in the home such as cats that could potentially get into the poison or ingest a poisoned rodent. Here are […]
Cat Renal Failure What is Renal Failure? The kidneys clean toxins out of the body. When they fail to do this for a prolonged period of time, chronic renal failure is the result. It may seem as though your cat is urinating normally, but if the toxins are not being cleansed, the kidneys will fail […]
Cat Skin Cancer The skin is the outermost layer of the body of a cat. It consists of several layers of tissue, and its main function is to protect the cat’s muscles and organs that lie underneath it from any harm. Sadly, skin tumors are quite commonly found on cats and present themselves in several […]
Cat Renal Neoplasia Renal refers to the kidney. Renal neoplasia is in the kidneys. It can be the primary area or due to metastasis from another organ, which is secondary neoplasia. This type of tumor usually occurs in senior or middle aged cats. Younger cats can have tumors called nephroblastomas. These tumors grow very rapidly. […]
Cat Ringworm The Facts About Feline Ringworm Feline ringworm, not actually a worm at all, is the result of fungus-like organisms called dermatophytes. Ringworm in cats is rather infectious and the common skin condition can easily be transmitted to other cats as well as to dogs and humans. Feline ringworm often affects kittens, or cats […]
Cat Salivary Tumor Cats have four pair of salivary glands. These are the glands that are responsible for producing saliva in your cat’s mouth. Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of tumor. The mandibular gland is the usual location of these cancers. These tumors are somewhat rare in cats. Older cats are more commonly affected […]
Cat Salmonella Poisoning Salmonellosis is another illness that can strike cats as well as humans. It is caused by the bacteria called salmonella. Traditionally it infects the intestinal system of its host. Symptoms are sometimes never seen, but all cats can be carriers. How does my cat get salmonella poisoning? Salmonella is found in sick […]
Cat Scabies Feline scabies or Cat Notoedric Mange, is cause by the Notoedres cati mite. It is very similar to the sarcoptic mange that appears in dogs. Both the life cycles of the mites and the treatment are similar. The first noticeable signs of Notoedric mange is hair loss on a cat’s head and neck […]
Cat Senior Care Caring For Older Cats: Common Diseases and How to Identify Them Pets have a tendency to become an intrinsic part of any household. Any person who has had experience with pets would, without hesitation, testify that they are like family members who are extremely cherished and valued. With such a status in […]
