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 cat [...]
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 [...]
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 like thunder)
reduce tension in a [...]
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 shy cat
diffuse aggression
correct inappropriate biting and scratching
ease reactions [...]
