In the event of an emergency, pet rescue window decals help to alert rescue personnel that there are pets inside your home. The ASPCA offers a free pet safety pack to help keep your pets safe. The pack includes a pet rescue window decal as well as an ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center magnet—a great [...]
Feline Miliary Dermatitis
January 20, 2008 By
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 [...]
The Himalayan (or Colorpoint Longhair)
January 11, 2008 By
The Himalayan generally has a cobby build and a round head with round eyes and long whiskers. Their coat is Persian in type and has Siamese markings. The eyes are a very vivid blue always. In fact, breeders aim to produce the deepest eye color that they can. Show standards vary slightly between different countries, [...]
The Feline Aging Process
January 4, 2008 By
With cats, their lifestyle affects their life expectancy much more than the type of breed they are does. Well cared for indoor cats stand a much better chance of living to a ripe old age compared to outdoor cats who only see the vet for emergencies. The following is a chart comparing a cat’s age [...]
Fading Kitten Syndrome
December 28, 2007 By
Fading Kitten Syndrome is a disease that is believed to be transmitted to the kittens as they pass through the birth canal. After birth all will initially appear fine. The mother is healthy and the kittens are nursing. Then within the next week or two, one or more kittens die. If this disease doesn’t appear [...]
How To Tell If Your Cats Are Playing Or Fighting
December 18, 2007 By
It can be difficult to tell the difference sometimes between cat play or fighting. The following are a few general guidelines to help you determine which is which: When cats are playing, they may each hiss once or twice, but if your cats hiss several times, most likely they are fighting. Cats who play with [...]
How To Take Your Cat’s Pulse
December 11, 2007 By
Cleaning Your Cat’s Ears
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