Saturday, February 22, 2014

Putting a cat to sleep

Putting a cat to sleep, or cat euthanasia, is often done as a kind act to end the suffering life of  aging cats. When a cat is suffering from extreme pain, unable to hold up his head and walk, not interested in eating or playing or doing daily activities and unable to stand or move without being assisted, it may be time to put him to sleep.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Cat hydration


Cat Dehydration - Causes 
What are the causes of dehydration in cats?

  • Vomiting and or diarrhea are the first signs.
  • Sickness - A sick cat may go off his food and water , therefore not receive enough fluids and become dehydrated.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Cat hair loss

If you want to know about hair loss in cats you can read some below:

Alopecia
Hair loss (alopecia) is a common problem for feline. The hair loss can be partial or complete, and the patterns varied or symmetrical. Treatment options exist, though they are limited and sometimes difficult to deal with.

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease


Feline Idiopathic Lower Urinary Tract Disease in Cats


Idiopathic Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (IFLUTD) is a general term for disorders characterized by blood drops in the urine, difficult and stressful urination, unnormal, frequent passage of urine, urinating in inappropriate locations (ie., bath tub), and partial or complete urethra block. Also known as cats Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC), Feline Urological Syndrome (FUS), or Interstitial Cystitis, this treatable condition occurs in the bladder and urethra of the lower urinary tract; that is, the tube from the bladder to the outside, through which urine flows out of the body.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Caring for your cat

How to care for your cat:
To keep your cat or kitten healthy the most important thing is to make sure your cat is taken to the veterinarians regularly; for kittens take them when you first get them to ensure they are healthy, powerful and disease free, make sure they are vaccinated at 9 and 12 weeks of they life. It is also important that either you or the vet check your cat for fleas and worms monthly and treat if its necessary.

Cat first aid kit


In an emergency situation, having the proper supplies and tools can save your cat's life. Most of the following items are available in drugstores and hypermarkets. You can simply expand a human first-aid kit to serve both you and your cat. You  can Replace any items you use.

Vaccinations

Cats Vaccination: Advantages and Risks
What is the immune system? Is it important?
The immune system plays a important  role in maintaining your cat's health. One of the most important functions of this complicated system of specialized cells and molecules is to protect feline from disease and infection caused by foreign invaders - viruses, bacteria, and a host of other microbes and parasites intent on assaulting the body and causing Illnesses and disease.


Dental care

Dental problems are one of the most common diseases seen in feline. Cats often hide their oral discomfort, but occasionally, a cat may reveal its pain by pawing at its mouth, drooling or turning its head to one side while eating food, to avoid chewing on the painful side of its mouth. Some cats stop eating because of dental pains. Other ones may stop eating dry food and only eat wet food.

Common worms and treatments

Internal parasites and worms usually live in a cat’s digestive system and are detected by an examination of your cat’s stool. Treatment can begin as early as two weeks of age and should be repeated at two to three week intervals, by your vet. 


Pregnancy signs and stages

 How to Tell if a Cat is Pregnant?

Recognize the signs of being in heat

Both pregnant and in heat cats will be friendly with other living creatures and pets in their area.Also they show enlarged nipples, but only cats that are pregnant will be vocal about it while rolling on the floor like a giant blueberry in a sweet factory. If your cat is whimpering, she's probably just in heat.Don't worry!


Picking the right vet

 How can you find the right vet for your cat?
Finding a veterinarian that both you and your cat are comfortable with should be the most important priority. This article will help new pet owners find the right vet. It is important to put some thought into this as your veterinarian will be an significant part of your pet's life for many years.


Annual Vet Check up

Why you need to have an annual vet check up? 

There are some reasons that you should have your pet checked up once in a year.Below there are some of them  that can help you :