The herpes virus in cats can be very difficult and frustrating in cats. You didn’t say what kind of symptoms he’s showing but most cats may have eye issues or upper respiratory signs. One of the difficult things about the herpes virus is that it is not curable. It will lay latent in a cat’s […]
An itchy cat can be problematic. If you’ve ruled out fleas or ear mites, my next thought would be she’s itchy due to allergies. Most cats with allergies tend to have itchy skin rather than runny eyes or nose like humans do. Cats can be allergic to many things….pollens, grasses, dust, fabrics, food ingredients etc. […]
I’m sorry to hear that Gracie is having a hard time with this spot on her back. It is certainly possible that the original cut may have been a symptom of what is going on…perhaps Gracie was itchy and cut herself when she was trying to itch or rub at her back. I would communicate […]
It is possible that your kitten is teething. When kittens are teething they can have some oral discomfort and may bite more, rub their mouth or show other behaviors for comfort. If you are concerned, it wouldn’t hurt to have her examined by your veterinarian to rule out any other medical issues.
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It is unlikely that the violin noise is physically hurting your cats’ ears although if played loudly it may be disturbing to them, just as it would be to humans. I would suggest that you segregate your cats into an alternate area during practice time or practice in an area that is closed to them.
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The routine feeding or exposure of herbs should be approached with caution by pet owners. Many herbs, either the whole herbs or the active ingredients from herbs, have been used extensively by holistic veterinarians to treat a wide variety of illnesses in pets. Ginger at times is used to relieve indigestion and nausea […]
Storing canned food in a hot car for short periods of time should not have negative effects on the quality of the food. The temperatures that can be reached in a hot car are well below the temperatures used to process the food. The canned cat food may be slightly softer after being heated in […]
Keep in mind that just because two things occur together does not mean one caused the other. So it is possible that the older cat is not well and is not eating for a medical reason. So, even if a veterinary visit might be stressful, when an 11 year old cat does not […]
Some kittens are very adaptable and take to traveling well. What is important is to make sure that the kitten has a quiet place for resting, sleeping, eating and eliminating. It also might help to bring some familiar things from home such as his food bowl, a blanket and perhaps even his litter box. […]
In some cases kittens have been known to chew on each others whiskers! Another possibility is that they were injured by something or burned. A kitten that is very thin may not be getting enough to eat or could be ill. Be sure to provide a food bowl for each kitten and monitor […]