If your kitten has had some spinal damage it is certainly possible this could cause constipation or urinary issues. I would suggest you talk to your veterinarian about this and try to determine if any deficits are present.
Pushing more fluids can help with the hard stool, but in some cases a prescription stool softener, […]
It is important to remember that any plant, even if non-toxic or “safe” to eat can still cause stomach upset in a cat. For this reason, I use caution with any cat exposure to plants. If you really want plants on your balcony - you mentioned oats and cat grass/catnip are usually fine for most […]
Vaccination in cats should be determined on a cat by cat basis as many factors can play a part in this decision. For healthy indoor cats, rabies and distemper are recommended. The distemper vaccine provides protection against many common viruses that could pose a risk to your cat even indoors. Rabies is recommended to protect […]
Your cat owner friend is mistaken in her statement on ingredients. All ingredients are listed in decreasing order of predominance based on weight - just the same as in human foods. Labeling in pet foods is very closely monitored and regulated by AAFCO (the Association of American Feed Control Officials) so if something is not […]
I certainly hope you are all o.k. Hearing loss from gunshot discharge is certainly possible. We know that the sound levels from a gunshot can cause hearing loss in a cat but it is not always total. Unfortunately, there are not enough studies out there to tell us what your cat’s course may be from […]
No, because healthy senior cats can eat Purina Kitten Chow brand kitten food. However, it really depends upon your cat. If your senior cat is at an appropriate weight, or slightly underweight, Kitten Chow may be a good choice. Kitten Chow has higher levels of protein, and is higher in fat and […]
Cat Chow is an excellent product, and would be appropriate for both your male and female cats. As lower urinary tract problems have a wide variety of causes, we would not expect that feeding this product would place your cat at any greater risk of developing lower urinary tract problems.
Feline lower urinary […]
At certain times of the year shedding may be more profuse than normal. If a cat has a skin condition they may also shed more hair. The addition of vitamins can be useful, but in some cases a skin condition is responsible especially if the hair loss is accompanied by bare patches where the […]
What a shame to lose a kitten when he is so young. Without further information such as tissue analysis and blood work it would be difficult to understand or make a diagnosis about the reason for your loss.
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Around 12-14 weeks of age kitten play often becomes more active and the social play can have an aggressive undertone. They may chase one another, pounce, bite and roll around. If they are quite angry with one another this might end in hissing and growling. If there is no hissing and growling […]