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Cat Health is key to a cat owner. Share anything you know to keep a healthy cat with other cat owners and learn from what others have to say about cat health. Always consult your vet regarding your cat health.

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My cat just diagnosed with Diabetes - What next?

My 6 year old cat began losing weight rapidly. I got her to the vet today and her glucose level was 395 - normal is 75-150 so we started her on insulin tonight. I know nothing about diabetes in cats so I have a lot of reading to do on the web. If anyone has a good site to get me started… Read more
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InZeee

Answered by InZeee 9 months ago | Thumbs up 0

So sorry to hear of your cats diabetes. I don't have experience with a cat but I have a dog that was diagnosed with diabetes last April. I buy the needles at either Walmart or Giant Eagle. You may … read more

Mary S.

My cat has dandruff

My 11 year-old, solid black cat has terrible dandruff. No matter how much I brush her, it seems that the dandruff is still there. She also pulls her fur our in spots. Other than that, she seems perfectly fine. She eats well, and participates in the daily cat chase with our other cats. … Read more
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Aaron

Answered by Aaron (Winky08) 9 months ago | Thumbs up 1

i know how u feel my dog has dandruf,we just wash her and it stays! i don't know if there lotion u can put on them or something?? read more

gadams38

What do YOU think? What is the best age to spay/neuter your cat...

The best time to alter your pet is before the animal reaches puberty. Many experts feel that six months of age is an ideal time to spay or neuter. However, there have been numerous studies done that show that healthy kittens spayed or neutered as young as six weeks of age do quite well. Th… Read more
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Jeffrey T.

Answered by Jeffrey T. (JeffReyT) 9 months ago | Thumbs up 2

The shelter I work at has a policy of at least 8 weeks in age and at least 2 pounds in weight. JeffRey read more

Karen W.

WHICH IS THE BETTER DRY CAT FOOD.. CORE OR INDOOR HEALTH?

I AM GOING TO BE CHANGING Mitzi's dry cat food. I am going to get either the Wellness Core OR the Indoor Health. There are pros for both kinds. Can you guys help me to choose one ?. Thanks. Read more
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Angie S.

Answered by Angie S. (AngCMP) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 0

Between the two Wellness dry food types that you're considering, CORE is the better option because it is grain-free. read more

Anonymous

Has anyone had a cat diagnosed with FIP and had another cat in the household?

If so, were there certain steps you took to ensure the surviving cat's health? Do you worry your surviving cat will someday suddenly show symptoms of FIP as well? Read more
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Jill R.

Answered by Jill R. (DocJill) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 0

There is so much information known about FIP these days thanks to the Winn Feline Foundation. Here's some great info for you in the link below http://www.winnfelinehealth.org/Health/FIP.… read more

Why does my cat not meow, she squeaks, is this normal?

Our new cat is a 1 1/2 year old female, she is spayed and has a clean bill of health, but her voice does not sound like a normal cat. She makes a very quiet chirping noise, almost like a squeak toy. I haven't heard this before. She is adjusting well, but her voice just sounds pathetic. Can… Read more
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Sabrina S.

Answered by Sabrina S. (sabrina2008) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 0

One of my cats does a half meow, so it comes out "me." It's pretty cute, but alot of the time it comes out broken, like she has such a hard time trying! But she is perfectly fine, so I wouldn't worry … read more

news

Rare Cat Tests Diabetic for Low Blood Sugar

Rare Cat Tests Diabetic for Low Blood Sugar

Posted by: alieberman | Posted on: 02/03/09 | Comments: 1500

Rare Cat Tests Diabetic for Low Blood Sugar: A deep sniff of his diabetic owner's breath and Elijah can tell if the blood sugar levels are normal. If not, Elijah meows an alert. It's a skill Elijah taught himself, albeit unheard of, medical professionals aren't surprised. TAMPA… Read more

44-lb. Cat Jumps from Headlines to Advocate

44-lb. Cat Jumps from Headlines to Advocate

Posted by: rwallace | Posted on: 14/08/08 | Comments: 233

CAMDEN, N.J. -- Having gone from homeless cat to national celebrity, America’s favorite tubby tabby, Prince Chunk, is ready for his new life, including a new home and big plans for him to represent the shelter that rescued him. “It was amazing,” sighed Deborah Wright, who fostered the … Read more

Genetics Make Cat a Rarity

Genetics Make Cat a Rarity

Posted by: piranhapetter | Posted on: 20/12/07 | Comments: 570

RHODE ISLAND – A rare calico cat in Middletown, R.I. is catching the attention of vets and shelters across the nation because of its gender. Max and his mother were brought to the Potter League for Animals in June. When employees discovered that Max was a male, they phoned local vets… Read more

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READ LABELS! Make sure your cat is gett…

Posted by: dementians | Posted on: 03/1/08 at 7:48am

Last year when the big pet food scare happened, I went into a panic. My cats didn't get sick (thankfully) but I wanted to make sure they weren't *going* to either. So I started doing research online ... and I discovered that DRY FOOD IS NOT GOOD FOR CATS. Despite the fact that for years vets have been telling people that high quality dry kibble is great for your cats IT IS NOT. I refused to be… read more

Melody M.

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Cat vomiting, when is it serious?

Posted by: etherealmm | Posted on: 11/12/08 at 4:17pm

When to take cat vomiting seriously If vomiting occurs every few hours for 8 hours or more. If vomiting is continuous. If there is blood in the cat vomit. (Digested blood looks like dark coffee granules.) If there are worms or other objects in the vomit. If the sick cat has been near potentially poisonous substances. If the cat appears depressed, lethargic and otherwise unwell. … read more

lorraine B.

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CatAgefastfacts,Preventive Cat Health—…

Posted by: candie9 | Posted on: 02/26/09 at 10:04am

Spaying your female cat at an early age not only prevents unwanted pregnancies, but also helps minimize the risk of mammary (breast) cancer. Spaying your cat also prevents pyometra, a serious infection of the uterus. "Spayed" means the cat has had her ovaries and uterus removed. Neutering your male cat protects him from testicular cancer and prostate problems. In addition to eliminating unwante… read more

Diane

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Cat Health Timetable

Posted by: AnimalAvenger | Posted on: 11/2/08 at 8:39pm

Age Event 2-4 weeks Baby teeth arrive 6-8 weeks Kitten is weaned 6,8,10,12 weeks Call vet about vaccinations and parasite check 3 months Rabies vaccination (in PA) 3-7 months Permanent teeth arrive 6-8 months Time to spay female 8-12 months Time to neuter male 4-12 months Call vet about Rabies vaccination (outside PA) 6-24 months Call vet about booster shots 12 months Mat… read more

products

AvoDerm Natural Chicken & Herring Meal Formula Kitten & Adult Cat Food

AvoDerm Natural Chicken & Herring Meal Formula Kitten & Adult Cat Food

by AvoDerm

As cat lovers and experienced cat owners ourselves, we know that the c… Read More

Guide To Owning A Cat

Guide To Owning A Cat

The guide to owning a cat. This book is an excellent resource for lear… Read More

Nu-Cat by Vetri-Science

Nu-Cat by Vetri-Science

by Nu-Cat

Contains a full spectrum of balanced vitamins, minerals, amino acids, … Read More

Cat-Sip Real Milk

Cat-Sip Real Milk

by Cat-Sip

8 oz. Is your cat lactose intolerant? Incredibly, many cats love milk … Read More

latest reviews

ARM & HAMMER Multi-Cat Strength Clumping Litter

Possible Cat Health dangers

Akala posted a review on ARM & HAMMER Multi-Cat Strength Clumping Litter by Arm and Hammer on December 15, 2007

I got a call today from a friend whose cat is suffering from continued vomiting and general lethargy. After eliminating other possible factors, she called the vet who suggested that the sodium bentonite in clumping clay cat … Read More

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