Cat Health

You think our society is FAT, what about our pets? Maybe I should use the word: OBESITY! I recently took my slightly overweight cat Chloe to the vet since she is beginning to put on a few extra...

Home testing using "ear pricks" to measure the blood glucose level of a diabetic cat might sound difficult, and even painful for the cat. But with practice, testing your cat will become as routine...

Oral medications are administered through the mouth and topical medications are applied to body surfaces such as the skin. Administering powdered cat medication is not an easy task. In general,...

If you’ve ever had a cat with litter box problems, you know how bad the problem can be. If your cat has problems using the litter box, there are some simple things you should try first. ...

Weight loss in a kitten or failure to gain weight can be very frightening. Most of us know that weight gain is a sign of a healthy cat, so it can be rather disconcerting when your kitten is...

Did you know that cats, just like people, can develop diabetes? Diabetes occurs when the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin, which the body needs to efficiently process sugars, fats and...

Chronic renal failure, also known as kidney failure, is common in senior cats. It can also occur in younger cats, but less frequently. Managing chronic renal failure in cats can prolong the cat's...

If your cat has been diagnosed with diabetes, learning how to measure your cat's blood glucose level at home has many benefits. Having this simple procedure conducted in the security of home...

The pH of the blood in the human body is normally maintained between 7.35 and 7.45. Acidosis is essentially a condition in which the blood is more acidic than this range. Metabolic acidosis occurs...

Giving a cat oral antibiotics isn't as difficult as it may sound. All you need are a positive attitude and a plan of action. If you're organized, calm and gentle with your cat, the cat should take...

Norvasc is the brand name (Pfizer) of the drug Amlodipine besylate; a calcium channel blocker that is used by veterinarians to treat cats and dogs with hypertension. Though Norvasc is only...

Feline mange typically comes in two forms: demodectic and notoedric. The type of mange that occurs depends on which mite causes the problem. Most medications that are indicated for the treatment...

If your cat is sick and not feeling well, she will likely show symptoms. This could be something as obvious as vomiting, or behavior that is a little more obscure like lying in a different place...

Feline eye infections can be painful, inconvenient and cause serious health problems if left untreated. There are two types of eye infections: bacterial and viral. It is difficult to distinguish...

A popular method of addressing the issue of feral cats has become a humane process known as trap-neuter-return. Feral cats can be found just about everywhere. These are barn cats, street cats and...

Cats suffering from feline hyperesthesia syndrome (FHS) become overly sensitized to stimulation. The may begin engage in constant grooming, or become unusually aggressive. If left untreated, FHS...

Terramycin is a good broad spectrum antibiotic that is used primarily as an eye ointment in cats to combat infection. It is used to treat corneal ulcers, conjunctivitis and other secondary...

All cats have a small deposit of fat on their stomach areas called a fat pad. Usually this is so small as to be unnoticeable, and it does not create a problem for the cat. However, with some...

Diarrhea in cats is known to be a symptom of diabetes. If you know your cat has diabetes, it is important to pay close attention to its health. Observe how many stools there are each day in the...

Diagnosing pet symptoms can be time-consuming, since many symptoms do not show themselves immediately. Having a plan for eliminating symptoms will help eliminate many of the causes. Always check...

Ringworm, or dermatophytosis, is a relatively common skin condition in dogs and cats that can be passed on to humans. Once thought to be caused by a worm due to circular lesions that develop on...

You've probably heard the saying, "Curiosity killed the cat." If your cat somehow got spray foam insulation on it's fur, curiosity got the best of it. Spray foam insulation is fairly simple to...

Maybe you're feeling a bit disheartened by the growing stray cat overpopulation problem. You want to help, but you feel like the problem is so big... what can one person do? Well you might not...

Caring for a wounded cat can be a traumatic experience. It is helpful to stay focused and remember these two important steps: first, control the bleeding if necessary; and second, help prevent...

If you share your dwelling and life with a domesticated cat, you know that regular attention to flea infestation is a must. Even if your cat lives strictly indoors, he/she can easily become...

Just like humans, cats can develop diabetes. Older obese cats, usually males, are most at risk for developing feline diabetes. Many diabetic cats may require subcutaneous (under the skin) insulin...

Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is a chronic disease of the heart which can lay dormant for months or years and strike suddenly in traumatic episodes which can waylay your cat in the most...

It is easy to know that there is something wrong with your cat when she is not feeling well. However, it may be hard to know the exact signs or warnings to look for when your cat is ill....

So, you’ve decided to have your cat spayed. Congrats! You’ve made a wise choice for your cat. Once your cat is spayed, she’ll need some extra love and attention until she’s up on her paws again.

It takes patience and persistence to manage feline weight loss. Cats are notoriously resistant to dietary changes. So, any alteration in food type and feeding frequency may be met with fierce...

Dealing with feline health problems can be emotionally draining for pet owners. Chronic diseases like feline diabetes, feline kidney disease, and feline inflammatory bowel disease not only take a...

Feline hyperesthesia (FHS) is a mysterious disorder that affects cats primarily four years of age and younger. The disorder is called many different names: rippling skin disease, rolling skin...

Cancer in your cat is a scary and devastating diagnosis. Thankfully, alternative therapies and treatment programs are now available to minimize the effects of chemotherapy and toxic medications....

Fleas drain and poison kitten’s blood, rendering the kitten anemic. The fleas must come off. Flea bites cause the kitten discomfort, illness and death. Fleas will bite humans as well, making the...

If you can no longer care for your pet due to a change in housing or family situation you have options other than the guilt that can come with dropping an animal off at the shelter. Your goal...

Determining why your cat is biting... and then getting it to stop... can be very frustrating. You may feel like you don't know where to begin. My family recently tackled this situation with great...

Having trouble getting rid of those pesky fleas? Well here is a complete guide to combat those troublesome pests.

As we all know, it is not an easy task to get medicine into a cat. The following article will tell you the easiest and most effective way to get a pill down a cat's throat with minimal damage to...

So you have just returned from the vet, a vial of liquid medicine in your purse for your sick cat. You dread trying to feed the pale liquid to your furry feline friend because you know it's a...

Your cat may become such a part of your life that you can find it impossible to give it away, but if your cat has the nasty habit of peeing inside the house it can became a true test of your love...

Do you dread giving Kitty her hairball medication? Well, dread no more! By catching her off guard Kitty won't know what hit her.

If your cat has been diagnosed with asthma, you'll probably need to order an Aerokat brand aerosol chamber or spacer, which is an apparatus that was made especially for felines with asthma. Having...

If your cat has Feline Leukemia and your cat is symptom free, there is no need to put the cat down. If you have other cats in your home, you may want to place your FeLV cat in a home that does...

We love our cats and in turn our cats are more than happy to show their love with a friendly nuzzle, soft purr or if you are lucky a great snuggle. But all too often our cats are being loved to...

You will learn that it's not very easy to catch an animal that doesn't want to be caught. I'm sure you already know that, but hopefully this will help.

How to kill fleas and ticks on cats is not very easy, but it can be easy if you know how to get rid of fleas and ticks correctly. In this cat information article, i'm going to explain in detail,...

An abscess is a pocket of infection that forms beneath the skin, often from a bite or puncture wound. Cats tend to form abscesses more frequently than other pets like dogs, and unfortunately these...

So your pet brought home some unwelcome guests and now your home is infested with jumping, biting critters. Getting rid of fleas completely and permanently can be a difficult and time-consuming...

The first step in ridding your cat of those itchy horrible tiny little skin mites is to discover where they came from. Have you taken in a new pet? Check their bedding and anywhere your cat...

Animal overpopulation is a huge problem in some areas of the United States, especially rural areas. Many times, pet owners are well educated on the issue of animal population, but they are just...