A healthy cat is a happy cat!
The Maine Coon Cat is one of the largest domestic breeds with males weighing up to twenty-five pounds and females up to fifteen. Native to the North Eastern United States, Maine Coon’s are perfectly adapted to the harsh North Eastern winters. Their large powerful bodies are covered with a shaggy coat of medium to long [...]
Strokes in cats are caused by ruptured blood vessels bleeding into the brain. Though true strokes are not typically seen in cats, hypertension (or high blood pressure) may cause strokes and similar brain damage. The initial cause of cerebral hemorrhage in most cases is often unknown. However, before the stroke, the cat may have had [...]
The Bengal Cat originated from crossing an Asian Leopard Cat and a Domestic Shorthair. With Males weighing up to 20 pounds, the Bengal is a large cat that is prized for it’s random spotted rosettes or marble patterns that give them an exotic wild cat look. The Bengal comes in several colors: brown tabby, seal [...]
Alopecia in cats is balding or hair loss. The most common type of balding is feline endocrine alopecia which is seen most often in spayed middle-aged females and neutered males. It has long been believed that a hormone deficiency is the cause of the problem, but hormone levels are usually found to be normal. Psychogenic [...]
The Abyssinian is a medium sized cat noted for their large ears and Agouti ticked fur. Their body type is somewhere between cobby and oriental, with males usually weighing between 8-10 lbs and females weighing 6-7 lbs. With their thin lithe bodies and large ears, the Abyssinian very closely resembles the cats in ancient Egyptian [...]
The Sphynx is an unusual and rare breed of cat because unlike other breeds, it is hairless. The breed is also only recognized for show by only just a few of the smaller North American cat associations. Characteristics: The Sphynx is an affectionate and sociable breed but typically dislikes being held or cuddled. It is [...]
This website is not intended to replace professional consultation, diagnosis, or treatment by a licensed veterinarian. If you require any veterinary related advice, contact your veterinarian promptly. Information at www.4yourcatshealth.com is exclusively of a general reference nature. Do not disregard veterinary advice or delay treatment as a result of accessing information at this site.
