I am sorry to hear about your cat. One of my first concerns in a cat with acute blindness is high blood pressure. If a cat’s blood pressure gets too high, the back of their eye can unattach and blindness occurs. A blood pressure can be easily checked and then treated if needed. I would […]
Each cat has their own individual temperament which will influence how they respond to interactions and events in their environment. Some cats especially those that have not had much experience with new and novel things can be very nervous and jumpy when something new happens. Other cats do not deal well with frustration and […]
I am sorry to hear about your cat. One of my first concerns in a cat with acute blindness is high blood pressure. If a cat’s blood pressure gets too high, the back of their eye can unattach and blindness occurs. A blood pressure can be easily checked and then treated if needed. I would […]
I recently read in our local newspaper that the three year rabies vaccine for cats can cause a deadly cancerous tumor at the injection site. The article said owners should tell their vet to give the cat a one year rabies vaccine because it does not have a chemical added to it. The article also […]
Since cats can’t tell us, we are unsure if cats get migraines or headaches at all. I do think it is certainly possible though. If your cat is showing signs of distress or illness, rather than assuming its a headache it may not be a bad idea to have him or her checked out as […]
There are no over the counter pain treatments for cats and you should never use any human medications on your cat without talking to your veterinarian. I would encourage you to visit your veterinarian as some burns can become infected or need care. At home though, check the area once to twice daily and keep […]
We do not have documented peripheral artery disease (PAD) in cats although we do see some other forms of heart disease. Most likely, his cold feet and ears, body condition and lower activity are normal for him but if you have concerns, it would not be a bad idea to have your veterinarian examine him. […]
Because kittens have a unique growth pattern, the first year is critical in their development. Research shows that a kitten grows from infancy to young adulthood in approximately one year. During its first 20 weeks a kitten can have a 2,000 percent increase over its birth weight. At 26 weeks of age, […]
Many cats are attracted to unusual scents and will react to them similarly to catnip. However, it may not be safe for them to ingest them. When the cat leaves the cotton ball alone temporarily it would be best to pick it up and throw it away.
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Many kittens will nurse on objects as a comfort behavior. In general this is not problematic unless it does not settle the kitten or they always require it to settle down and it consumes a great deal of their time. The best thing to do is to quietly but firmly place the kitten […]