Having two pupils that are different sizes is absolutely not normal. The fancy term for this is anisocoria and it can be caused by many different things: trauma, cancer, eye disease or viral/bacterial/fungal disease to just name a few. I would suggest Mr. Whiskers be seen by your veterinarian as soon as possible to […]
There are multiple causes of vomiting and pancreatitis can be one of the many reasons. In a vomiting cat, we usually start with a general work up including lab work, an x-ray and a urine check. If your veterinarian suspects pancreatitis, then further blood tests or an ultrasound can help tell us if the pancreas […]
This is an important question. You should NEVER give your cat human over the counter medications without consulting your veterinarian. Many medications like Tylenol and Advil are toxic to cats and can make them very sick, even resulting in death. If you believe your cat’s tail is broken and/or she is painful, I would have […]
There could be multiple causes for your cat’s blood nose. I would be concerned about something in her nasal cavity like a foreign body or polyp. Various kinds of infections could cause intermittent bleeding and I would also be concerned with dental disease and the possibility of cancer. I would have her looked at as […]
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Tigger. In most cases of sudden death in an apparently healthy cat, I think of heart disease. To know for sure if Tigger had heart disease, a sample of her heart may also need to be examined by a pathologist. A sudden death like […]
All Purina Cat Chow brand dry cat food products are supplemented with taurine to ensure the taurine needs of the cat are being met. The minimum level of taurine as prescribed by AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) is 0.1% in a dry cat food. Purina Cat Chow products will contain guaranteed minimum levels […]
Healthful Life from Purina Cat Chow brand dry cat food is formulated to meet the nutritional needs of adult cats at maintenance level. Therefore, you can be assured your three adult cats will be receiving the nutrition they need to be healthy and happy. Healthful Life contains real chicken and other sources of protein to […]
Recent research has indicated that 90% of cats over 12 years of age have some arthritis in one or more joints. What is deceiving is that they often keep moving, but just more slowly. A cat should never be given over the counter pain medication because they cannot metabolize those types of medications […]
All cats should be fed a food that is appropriate and formulated for their life stage. Therefore, once the mother cat is done nursing she can be on an adult diet and the kitten should be on a kitten diet until they are a year old. If they are gaining weight, then the amount […]
Kittens and cats can be trained to do many different types of tasks. Food rewards and patience are necessary. Cats tend to eat slower than dogs and may take longer to perform the task so training should proceed at a different pace.
Original post by Cat Advice (Emotional): Purina® Cat Chow® Mentor Amy Shojai […]