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 skin [...]
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 to [...]
Feline Miliary Dermatitis is a general skin condition caused by various allergens, such as fleas, mites, lice, certain drugs, and even some foods. The name stems from the millet seed appearance of the tiny crusty bumps that break out around the head and neck of the cat, and also along the back and tail. Itching [...]
Artificial respiration is needed when a cat has a heartbeat but is not breathing. It is very important to never try to attempt this on a cat who is breathing on her own. The steps to perform artificial respiration on a cat in an emergency are as follows:
If the cat is wearing a collar, remove [...]
