Good for you for all your hard work with these kittens. Anyone that has had a litter of kittens to feed and care for knows how very much work it is. I agree with you that it is hard to find good statistics on kitten mortality.
In a breeding situation, the average loss is about […]
From your description, it sounds very much like your cat is blind. If your cat is older, my first thought would be that your cat has high blood pressure. A cat’s blood pressure can increase with many disease processes (kidney disease, thyroid disease, heart disease) and sometimes as a primary problem.
When the blood pressure […]
I would be concerned that this could be a symptom of a bigger problem like dental disease, infection, trauma or something stuck in his mouth. I believe this new behavior is unlikely associated with the heat. I would have your cat examined by your veterinarian as soon as possible.
Original post by Cat Advice (Emotional): […]
An older cat that is losing weight is probably one of the most frustrating mysteries for a veterinarian. You are absolutely correct that weight loss is not normal and I am so happy you are continuing to pursue this. With his symptoms of a good appetite and weight loss, you may want to pursue further […]
Stomatitis is a severe inflammation of the entire mouth and is usually immune-mediated. Unfortunately, in most cases we do not know the underlying cause and for that reason it is extremely difficult to prevent. Treatment is usually started by performing a thorough dental cleaning under anesthesia followed by daily at home care. In many cases, […]
While it is perfectly acceptable to feed a kitten both dry and canned foods, in order for your kitten to obtain the proper nutrition while eating canned foods the consumption of the complete food is necessary. Canned cat foods consisting of chunks (solids) and sauces are usually considered complete and balanced nutrition when consumed in […]
One of the unique things about cats is that they can be very finicky. Some cats will eat a certain type of food and be very hesitant to try anything new. This is not uncommon when dealing with the feeding behavior of cats. From a health perspective this can be very dangerous because some cats […]
A cat may go through various phases in their habits changing from sleeping on the bed to sleeping on the floor for no apparent reason. In warmer weather some cats find sleeping on the bed or sitting on the lap too hot and may prefer to remain at a distance from their human family. […]
In some situations a cat may be overweight due to a medical condition, so before starting a weight loss regime a cat should be examined by a veterinarian to be sure she is healthy. One way to increase exercise for an overweight cat is to make obtaining food more work. Offering some of the […]
It is speculated that there are probably quite a few cats that are bothered by storms but since they tend to hide most owners are not aware of how they react. Often placing the animal is a safe and dark location without windows and perhaps also with loud music can help mask the sights […]