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Cat Health

Catnip – How it Works and Affects Cats?

September 7, 2010
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So most of us cat owners know what catnip is and how most cats go crazy just to have a sniff of it. And the stunts that they pull just to get a chance to rub with this herb are all worth seeing. Most of us think that catnip is perfectly safe for our cat [...]

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Feline Diabetes – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

August 24, 2010
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There are two types of diabetes in cats:
1. Type 1: caused by the insufficient production of insulin.
2. Type 2: inability of body’s cells to handle the insulin produced.
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas which regulates the glucose level in the body. When there is an insufficient production of insulin in the body or it is [...]

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Cat Hairballs – Symptoms and Treatment

August 22, 2010
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Grooming itself is a daily ritual for cats. They lick their body for cleaning purposes and in the process of doing so swallow many lose and dead hair. Although some of these hairs are passed out through stool but some remain in the stomach and over time are formed into a hairball! The problem of [...]

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Cat Pregnancy – A Quick Guide

August 15, 2010
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Reproduction in cats is a miraculous process of nature. It has been divided by scientists into different stages so that its study is easier and convenient. Here, however, we will discuss only the main, important details of pregnancy in cats.

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Cats

August 10, 2010
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My friend’s female cat developed Urinary tract infection and it was difficult to see the small creature go through such pain and after a course of antibiotics and a change in diet recommended by the doctor, the cat finally got well but the fear that it might develop the infection again keeps the owner on [...]

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Declawing – Its not the Last Resort!

August 10, 2010
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My friend introduced a female kitten to a household with an older female and male cat. The older female cat started having severe territorial issues and was not ready to accept the new member. The owners were always on guard to make sure that the two did not come into direct contact but a few [...]

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Cats and Kittens Vaccination

August 10, 2010
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People who get cats for the first time wonder what is the right age to get their cat or kitten vaccinated and how many vaccinations do they need. For a healthy life of your pet as well as yourself it is highly recommended that you get your cat vaccinated and a keep a record of [...]

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Tick Fever in Cats – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

August 8, 2010
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On one of my visits to the Vet, I came across a cat which was very lethargic as if even the slight movement would cause it excruciating pain. Upon inquiring the vet I found out that the poor soul had tick fever and its owner brought it to the clinic daily for intra venous medicines [...]

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Lungworms in Cats – Symptoms Diagnosis and Treatment

July 31, 2010
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Lungworm is a type of parasite that affects a cat’s respiratory tracts. It afflicts the cat when the cat eats an insect or rodent carrying it or afflicted with it or drinks water contaminated by its larvae. It is more common in younger cats that get seriously infected. The most common kinds of lungworms afflicting [...]

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Tapeworms in Cats – Appearance Symptoms and Treatment

July 27, 2010
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Tapeworms in Cats are also known as Cestodes, tapeworms are parasites that infect the intestines. They need two hosts: the intermediate and final. Your pet serves as the final host where tapeworms grow and reproduce while the intermediary hosts can be flea or rodents. The unique thing about tapeworms is that they can reproduce on [...]

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Common Parasites Affecting Cats

July 18, 2010
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Parasites are organisms that get their food by attaching themselves to other organisms. Parasites related to cats feed on the cat’s blood and are normally found on the skin of the cat. Examples include fleas and ear mites. While the external termites can be detected by taking a thorough look at your cat, internal termites [...]

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Food Recipes for Sick Cats

June 26, 2010
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Cat Food is very important for the overall health and fitness of any cat. Whenever your cat has a problem, always go see a vet before doing anything on your own. It will not only save you time but also the health of your cat. However, here are few recipes for cats with diabetes and [...]

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Cat Scratch Disease – Causes Symptoms Diagnosis and Treatment

June 1, 2010
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Bartonellosis is a disease in humans that is caused by frequent contact with young cats, or their bite or scratch. In cats, this disease is called feline bartonellosis and is caused by the bacteria bartonella henselae and Bartonella clarridgeiae. Although all kinds of cats are prone to the disease, it is mostly found in the [...]

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Cat Diarrhea – Causes Symptoms & Treatment

May 30, 2010
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Cat diarrhea is very similar to the one humans are afflicted with. It is an illness that causes an increase in the quantity of stool and also makes it runny. It might contain blood and/or mucus also and will appear to be yellowish and frothy. However, this is not the disease. It just indicates [...]

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Mastitis In Cats – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

May 29, 2010
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Mastitis is an infection caused by bacteria. It is present in the mammary gland and limited to female cats. It may affect one or more than one gland and normally occurs in lactating animals. It is rare and is mostly found in female dogs rather than female cats. It is mostly caused by ascending infection [...]

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