Cat Health
Hepatic Lipidosis (HL)
Hepatic Lipidosis or HL is a common disorder of cats and occurs when fat accumulates in the liver cells. The cause is usually due to an underlying primary condition such as diabetes, starvation, kidney disease, or obesity. Any disease process that stops a cat from eating may also cause hepatic lipidosis. The reason why this [...]
Preventing Feline Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)
The following are tips to help prevent FLUTD: Be sure to feed your cat a high quality diet. If your cat is prescribed a specific diet by your vet, stick to it and don’t give table scraps on the side. Make sure you keep the litter boxes clean. Provide your cat with an adequate number [...]
Treating Shock
When blood pressure falls causing inadequate blood flow to a cats organs and tissues, which results in decreased oxygen, shock will occur. The body will speed up the heart in an attempt to compensate for the decreased circulation which diverts blood flow from nonvital organs and tries to maintain enough fluid in circulation. This in [...]
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 [...]
