By Laurie Buckley on September 15, 2007
Ticks are generally not a common cat parasite but if allowed outside cats may pick up ticks on the ears, neck, and paws. They are usually discovered while grooming the cat because when they are engorged with the cat’s blood they can be up to 0.5 in (1 cm) long. One should never attempt to [...]
Posted in Cat Health | Tagged parasites, tick removal, ticks
By Laurie Buckley on September 2, 2007
Although oil problems are not bothersome to the cat, excessive oil from the sebaceous glands at the roots of the hairs can cause unsightly skin problems. Stud tail which is one form of this condition causes greasy marks at the base of the tail. It is most commonly seen in unneutered males but can occur [...]
Posted in Cat Health | Tagged feline acne, stud tail
By Laurie Buckley on August 21, 2007
Spraying within the house can be a symptom of illness. It is without a doubt a sign of some disturbance in the cat’s life that is causing it stress, and if it continues a trip to the vet is called for. If the cat seems to be physically fit after an examination, the vet may [...]
Posted in Cat Health | Tagged cat behaviors, cat spraying, illness, stress
By Laurie Buckley on August 1, 2007
Also known as Feline Panleukopaenia. FIE is a disease that strikes suddenly and progresses very quickly to death. If FIE is suspected, action must be taken immediately. Symptoms are diarrhea, loss of appetite, vomiting of bile, cries of pain if touched, followed lastly by total collapse. FIE affects cats of all ages and those who [...]
Posted in Cat Health | Tagged feline infectious enteritis, feline panleukopaenia, FIE