Without hearing her noise, it’s hard to know exactly what it is. Some cats do certainly snore, although if you’re hearing the noise at other times or she’s showing any signs of disease, I’d have her examined.
Original post by Cat Advice (Emotional): Purina® Cat Chow® Mentor Amy Shojai and software by Elliott Back
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your cat, especially at such a young age. Your story is not unusual. Cats are masters at hiding disease and often do not show any signs of illness until they are very sick. Kidney disease can be particularly insidious, as we can not often detect disease […]
The black discharge sometimes in most cat’s eyes is the oxidation of minerals in their normal tears. This discharge can often be excessive in conditions that increase tearing but a small amount can be normal. It is unusual this discharge would just stop…perhaps it is the kitten, perhaps it is the Kitten Chow…in this case, […]
I have never seen a case of oral thrush but it could be possible - although it would likely be secondary to another condition. If it is inside the lips, I would examine for causes of oral ulcers - could your Maine Coon be getting into something irritating? Is he a plant chewer? Anything else […]
I am so sorry to hear that your cat is sick. A cat that is not eating is one of the most frustrating cases to work with, especially when lab work shows many things are normal. Many times when I see a cat that is not eating and their tests look good, I think of […]
Vitamin supplementation to a growing kitten is not necessary as long as you are feeding a nutritionally complete and balanced kitten/cat food such as Purina Kitten Chow brand kitten food. Kitten Chow is specially formulated to provide all the nutrients your growing kitten requires to be healthy and happy at least until it is one […]
What you feed your cats depends mainly on the cat’s life stage (kitten vs. adult vs. senior), activity level, current body condition and whether your cats like the food presented to them. Fortunately, the Purina Cat Chow brand cat food has a line of products that covers a broad spectrum of cats: Purina Cat Chow […]
You usually can feel the heartbeat on a cat that is not overweight by placing your hand on their ribcage close to their front legs.
Original post by Cat Advice (Emotional): Purina® Cat Chow® Mentor Amy Shojai and software by Elliott Back
As a kitten reaches a year of age and is no longer growing they do not usually eat as much. If the kitten appears to be gaining too much weight, it is time to regulate the amount of food provided. Wet food provides liquid and dry food helps keep the teeth cleaner so a […]
The difference is weight could be just a difference in individual variation or because the kitten is ill. It is also important to separate the kittens when providing them with solid food so that each can eat as much as they need. If the kitten is very thin then perhaps veterinarian intervention is needed to […]