2009
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Hypothermia
When there’s a fall in body temperature, hypothermia can occur. It can be caused by exposure to extreme cold, shock, illness, getting wet, or after anesthesia. Newborn kittens are also at risk. Signs of hypothermia include: a rectal temperature below 100° F., shivering, being cold to the touch, stiffness, depression, anxiety, and dilated pupils. The [...]
Frostbite Treatment
When a cat is exposed to extreme cold, frostbite will likely occur. The areas of a cat most usually to be affected are the ears, tail, and feet. Tissue damage results as circulation is impaired. At the start, the skin will appear pale. As thawing starts to occur, the skin will become, hot, red, and [...]
Why A Kitten Needs Interactive Play
Interactive play sessions are beneficial to your new kitten. These sessions are important because they help: reduce fear build muscle tone and coordination prevent items in your home from being damaged to teach what is and isn’t acceptable for her to scratch or bite ease discomfort after a traumatic event (for example, a loud noise [...]
Why An Adult Cat Needs Interactive Play
Interactive play sessions are beneficial to an adult cat. These sessions help to: build trust build confidence strengthen the bond you share with one another reduce fear provide exercise for an overweight or sedentary cat encourage a normal and healthy appetite ease tension in a house with multiple cats build confidence in a nervous or [...]
