When a cat hisses, it is used a a defensive sound. The cat creates the hiss when she opens her mouth with lips pulled back, and then forces out a burst of air through an arched tongue. Since the sound resembles a snake, the cat will use the hiss to try and bluff her attacker [...]
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
November 7, 2008 By
CPR must be performed if the cat has no heartbeat and isn’t breathing. If the cat does have a heartbeat but no respiration, artificial respiration should be performed instead. Never attempt to perform CPR on a cat who is breathing. Since CPR is difficult to perform, if it is at all possible to get to [...]
Cat Body Postures (Language)
October 12, 2008 By
The following is a brief guide to cat body language. Keep in mind that these are general descriptions only. When determining your own cat’s body language, take into account the environment she’s in. She may show only some of the characteristics of a certain body posture. In time, as you view your cat in certain [...]
Septicemia
September 19, 2008 By
Septicemia is an infection that is seen in kittens under two weeks of age. This infection can enter the bloodstream by way of an infected umbilical cord or through bacteria-infected milk. Signs of septicemia include: distended, bloated stomachs, vocalization, and difficulty in defecation. The kitten may appear as if she’s constipated, but by taking a [...]
Eclampsia (Milk Fever)
September 7, 2008 By
A cat with a low serum calcium level can develop eclampsia due to the calcium demand during nursing. This is more likely to occur when the mother cat has a large litter. Initially the first signs of eclampsia are restlessness, rapid breathing, uncoordinated gait, pale mucous membranes, and a dangerously high fever. The muscles in [...]
How To Check Your Cat’s Respiratory Rate
August 11, 2008 By
The American Curl
July 21, 2008 By
The defining feature of the American Curl is its uniquely shaped ears. The kittens are born with straight ears, which then tightly curl back within three to five days later. At around sixteen weeks the ears finally relax to their permanent position. The final positions ranges from almost straight, which would considered a pet-quality cat, [...]
Pneumothorax
June 23, 2008 By
