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Seizures in Cats

  • Last updated 4/8/12 by Anne
The reason for seizures can be hard to find whether in people or cats. Blood tests can help pinpoint the cause but not always. It takes good detective work and even Sherlock Holmes would be hard pressed to find the culprit in some cases. What is a seizure? A seizure is a misfiring or multiple firing of nerves in the brain. It’s a symptom, not a disease by itself. It can be mild or severe, last a few seconds and be barely noticeable or last several minutes and be very scary to see. What does a seizure look like? During the mildest seizure, you cat will just... read more

Feline Acne

  • Last updated 3/12/12 by Anne
Sad to say, cats can get acne just like a teenager. At least for cats, it’s not on date night. If you see black spots on your cat’s chin or lips (blackheads), what should you do? What is Feline Acne First, let’s take a quick look at the process creating feline acne. All mammals, cats included, have tiny glands on their skin which secrete a mixture of oils and wax called sebum. The sebum keeps skin and hair lubricated and healthy. These Sebaceous glands, as they are called, are connected to hair follicles, laying the waxy sebum on hair, where it normally gets... read more

The Cat Vaccination Guide

  • Last updated 2/2/12 by Anne
“Vaccines are divided into core and non-core. A core vaccine is one everybody should get. Non-core vaccines are for exposed or at risk cats,” says Dr. Jeffery Moll, DVM. “The key to any successful vaccination protocol is the cat's lifestyle—indoor vs. outdoor, single cat vs. multi-cat family. Examination by a veterinarian prior to any vaccine is extremely important. In our practice a large percentage of cats don’t get vaccinated because a problem is discovered during the physical exam or discovered while getting a medical history.” “As with most medical problems,... read more

Special Needs Cats: Cerebellar Hypoplasia

  • Last updated 2/2/12 by Anne
Why would someone adopt a cat who cannot walk, climb into a litter box or hear? That’s easy—the cat was a gift - from Princess, the Mama Cat.   When Paulette saw a white cat with one yellow eye and one blue eye at Animal Control, she tried to talk herself out of adopting. The cat was still there two days later and taking that as an omen, Paulette brought Princess home with her. A few days later, Paulette was surprised to see skinny little Princess give birth to four kittens, one black and three white.   Rev is the black cat. He’s jaguar-like in his looks, very... read more

The Healthy Cat: Eight Things You Should Check

  • Last updated 1/19/12 by Anne
Very often, merely looking at a cat will tell you quite a lot about its overall health. It is important to know the things one should observe when looking for a new cat. Please remember when adopting a new cat, that even a cat with less then excellent health may be a wonderful pet once it gets the proper medical treatment. Here are some things to look for when trying to assess a cat's health.   Behavior The level of activity may vary from one cat to another. Some perfectly healthy cats are very calm and do not easily respond to external stimuli. Still,... read more

The Essentials of Kitten Nutrition

  • Last updated 2/2/12 by Anne
At birth a kitten weighs 3-4 ounces (110-125 grams). The weight must double in the first nine days and continue to increase by a total of over 30 times its birth weight in the first year. In terms of physical growth and development, this is the most important year of a cat's life, although many cats reach full maturity only at 2-4 years of age. Kittens are full of energy. As they begin walking around and acquiring coordination, they become very busy little creatures. Any time that is not dedicated to feeding or sleeping will be spent playing. They practice... read more

Pregnancy and Delivery in Cats

  • Last updated 2/2/12 by Anne
Written by Gaye Flagg Cats can usually go through pregnancy and labor without to many problems. However, if the cat is under a year old, or you have an older cat that has gone through multiple births, there could be problems ahead. This article will give you tips on how to tell what a normal pregnancy is, and what to look for should a vet need to intervene. It will also tell you how to prepare for an emergency, which if you have a pregnant cat in your home, you should always plan on there being an emergency. Then perhaps, there won't be! Gestation... read more

Nutritional Supplements For Cats

  • Last updated 2/2/12 by Anne
Food supplements for pets seem to be everywhere these days and there are many products made specifically for cats. There is also a large range of products, from the more ordinary vitamins pills and calcium tablets to Brewers yeast, cod liver oil and even exotic shark cartilage. Manufacturers will tell you that their supplements are essential for keeping your cat in good health, but is that really so? Should we as cat owners add the extra vitamins, minerals and others nutrients to our cats' diet? Types of Supplements Commercial nutritional supplements come in a... read more

Nutrition For The Mother Cat

  • Last updated 2/2/12 by Anne
A pregnant cat usually carries three to five kittens. The growing fetuses, along with the placentas, are all formed by the nutrients supplied by the mother cat's body. It's no wonder that pregnant cats develop a healthy appetite. Once the kittens are born, the lactating mother cat needs to provide them with virtually all the nutrients required for those crucial first weeks of development. Considering that each kitten needs to double its own weight within a week or so, and quadruple that weight by the age of five weeks, the mother cat has quite a task on her... read more

Is Your Cat Overweight?

  • Last updated 2/2/12 by Anne
Buddy is a friendly domestic shorthair cat. At six years of age, Buddy weighs 28 pounds. His owner, Michelle Endorf, confesses that she and her family have been at times embarrased of Buddy's weight problem, fearing that guests might think they were neglecting the cat's health. Recently, following veterinary advice, Michelle has been trying to help Buddy gradually lower some of his body weight. She is one of many cat owners who are struggling to deal with their cat's weight problems. Cats, much like humans, may suffer from weight problems. In fact, in his book... read more
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