Guest Post by Jemima. If you’ve just brought home a young kitten, or if your feline friend has recently had a litter, there are two respiratory conditions about which you should be aware—Flat-Chested Kitten Syndrome and Pectus Excavatum. Both conditions can be present in young kittens, and both have the potential to be fatal. While [...]
Separation Anxiety In Cats
January 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It is commonly known that separation anxiety is a behavior problem seen in dogs, but it also can occur in cats as well. The cause may be related to the cat being weaned too early or being orphaned. Cats show separation anxiety in a variety of different ways. They may be destructive, such as scratching [...]
Why Do Cat’s Knead?
January 3, 2012 By 1 Comment
Kneading is when you see your cat pushing rhythmically out and then against an soft and pliant surface using her front paws in a kneading or paddling motion. So what does this behavior mean exactly? It is believed that when cats knead, they are content, and is backed up by the fact that they are [...]
The Ragdoll
December 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Ragdoll was first bred in the 1960′s by Ann Baker. The name Ragdoll came from the first members of the breeds tendency to go limp, like a rag doll, when being picked up. The blue eyed Ragdolls are large, heavily boned, and muscular cats that take about three years to reach their full size. [...]
Spinal Muscular Atrophy In Maine Coon Cats
November 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a genetic defect that occurs in Maine Coon Cats. This disease occurs when the spinal cord nerves that control the skeletal muscles of the cats body and legs die off. When Maine Coon kittens are about 3 to 4 months of age, this is when the disease becomes apparent. The kittens [...]
Danger Signs In The Geriatric Cat
October 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Take your cat to the veterinarian immediately if you notice any of the following danger signs exhibited by your geriatric cat. Loss of weight or appetite. Difficulty moving about or weakness. Rapid, labored breathing, coughing, or shortness of breath. Change in her bowel function with constipation or diarrhea. An increase in thirst and/or frequency of [...]
The Geriatric Cat Checkup
October 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Any cat over the age of seven should receive a complete veterinarian examination at least once a year, twice a year is often preferred. She should be seen by her veterinarian more often if her health is questionable, and if she shows any symptoms see should be seen immediately. Care for older cats is aimed [...]
Asthma In Cats
September 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
