The milk of a mother cat can become toxic to her kittens due to breast infections such as mastitis. Commercial milk replacement may also be toxic if it has turned bad or has not been properly prepared. The signs of toxic milk syndrome can include diarrhea, excessive kitten volcalization, or a bloated stomach. Septicemia can [...]
Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome
April 28, 2008 By
Feline hyperesthesia syndrome is mostly seen in young cats under five years of age but can affect older cats as well. Vets describe this disorder as a neurotransmitter malfunction, meaning that it is similar to the panic attacks we as humans can experience. This disorder is seen more commonly in Burmese, Siamese, Abyssinian, and Himalayan [...]
Feeding Kittens
April 14, 2008 By
Since your kitten’s body is going to go through major transformations in a short period of time (doubling in size several times in just mere months), good quality protein and nutrients will play an essential role. Kittens should be eating four meals a day after weaning until they’re four or five months old. You can [...]
Spider Bites
April 4, 2008 By
Black Widow, Brown Recluse and tarantula spiders are severely dangerous. If you actually see your cat get bitten, take her to the vet right away. The site of the bite may be extremely painful. The cat may have difficulty breathing, develop a fever, and go into shock. Some spider bites will even lead to necrosis [...]
Dehydration In Cats
March 25, 2008 By
Dehydration is the loss of body fluids and often the loss of electrolytes (minerals). Illness, fever, prolonged vomiting and prolonged diarrhea are all causes of dehydration. To test your cat for dehydration, gently pull up on the skin of the upper back. It should snap right back into place. The cat is dehydrated if the [...]
Feline Pine Scoop Cat Litter
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Food Hypersensitivity
March 7, 2008 By
Despite the fact that a cat may have eaten a particular food for years, she can become allergic to certain foods anytime. Some common food allergens include beef, pork, dairy, fish, wheat, and corn. Signs of food hypersensitivity can include the following: an itchy rash around her head, hair loss, and possible skin sores due [...]
Important Stages In Kitten Development
February 26, 2008 By
The following is an outline of some of the important stages in your kitten’s development. The First Two Weeks born blind and deaf weight at birth will be approximately 3 1/2- 4 ounces umbilical cords drop off after two or three days unable to regulate body temperature highly developed sense of smell mother stays with [...]
