Feline Calicivirus or FCV is spread by direct contact with eye or nasal discharge and saliva. It may also be spread by coming into contact with the water bowl or litter box of an infected cat. In the beginning symptoms include nasal and eye discharge, sneezing, and fever. As the disease progresses, drooling will be [...]
Otitis
April 13, 2009 By
Cats can develop inflammation of the outer ear (otitis externa) from ear mites, bacteria, wax accumulation, or infected wounds. Symptoms include odor, scratching or pawing at the ears, inflammation, head shaking, appearance of exudate, or holding ear flaps at an unusual angle. Treatment consists of cleansing the ear and applying a topical antibiotic medication. Middle [...]
Tapeworms
March 9, 2009 By
Tapeworms live in the intestines and are probably the most common parasites seen in adult cats. Before transmission to the cat, they require an intermediate host during the larval stage. Lice and fleas are common hosts and based on a cat’s constant grooming habits, it’s very probable that at least one flea harboring immature tapeworms [...]
Feline Chlamydiosis
February 13, 2009 By
Feline chlamydiosis, also known as feline pneumonitis, is a respiratory infection that can range from mild to very severe and is spread through direct contact. The symptoms include conjunctivitis, which causes discharge and redness from the eyes. Other signs include sneezing, coughing, loss of appetite, and difficulty breathing. Treatment involves the use of both oral [...]
Signs Of Potential Kidney Problems
January 4, 2009 By
The following is a list of signs to watch for that may indicate that your cat may have a kidney problem. increase or decrease in normal water consumption increase or decrease in normal urine output blood in urine diarrhea vomiting weight loss and anorexia sensitivity or pain in back, near kidney (for example the cat [...]
Why Cat’s Hiss And Spit
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CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
November 7, 2008 By
CPR must be performed if the cat has no heartbeat and isn’t breathing. If the cat does have a heartbeat but no respiration, artificial respiration should be performed instead. Never attempt to perform CPR on a cat who is breathing. Since CPR is difficult to perform, if it is at all possible to get to [...]
Cat Body Postures (Language)
October 12, 2008 By
The following is a brief guide to cat body language. Keep in mind that these are general descriptions only. When determining your own cat’s body language, take into account the environment she’s in. She may show only some of the characteristics of a certain body posture. In time, as you view your cat in certain [...]
