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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.
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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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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Posted on: 04/08/08 | Comments: 0
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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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