Black Widow, Brown Recluse and tarantula spiders are severely dangerous. If you actually see your cat get bitten, take her to the vet right away. The site of the bite may be extremely painful. The cat may have difficulty breathing, develop a fever, and go into shock. Some spider bites will even lead to necrosis [...]
Dehydration In Cats
March 25, 2008 By
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 [...]
Feline Pine Scoop Cat Litter
March 18, 2008 By
Food Hypersensitivity
March 7, 2008 By
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 [...]
Important Stages In Kitten Development
February 26, 2008 By
The following is an outline of some of the important stages in your kitten’s development. The First Two Weeks born blind and deaf weight at birth will be approximately 3 1/2- 4 ounces umbilical cords drop off after two or three days unable to regulate body temperature highly developed sense of smell mother stays with [...]
How To Apply Eye Medication
February 19, 2008 By
Wool Chewing
February 12, 2008 By
Wool Sucking
February 5, 2008 By
Not to be confused with wool chewing, wool sucking is believed to be the result of abrupt or early weaning. This behavior is when a kitten continues her nursing behavior on clothing, shoelaces, shirt buttons, even her owner’s fingers or earlobes, etc. There are some cats that will even suck their own paws, the tips [...]
