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Cat Health

Constipation in Cats and Kittens – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

November 13, 2010
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Constipation is a condition in which there is an unusual amassing of feces and it very difficult to excrete it. This condition is not limited to humans but is equally rampant in cats. It can also be at times very painful. Normally a cat would pass stool once or twice a day but when it [...]

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Feline Leukemia – Complete Details

October 31, 2010
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Feline Leukemia (FeLV) is a retrovirus. Like all other retroviruses, FeLV also produces reverse transcriptase, an enzyme that allows these viruses to inject copies of their own genetic material in the cells that they have attacked. It must be noted here that Feline leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are two different viruses, [...]

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Conjunctivitis in Cats – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

October 23, 2010
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Conjunctivitis, also known as the pink eye, is inflammation of a mucous membrane of the eye, conjunctiva. Conjunctiva has a pale pinkish shade and is normally invisible in cats. Its purpose is to protect the eye from foreign bodies such as bacteria and debris. As a result of the inflammation, the conjunctiva swells and turns [...]

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Common Health Problems in Cats

October 17, 2010
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If you are a cat owner or are planning to get a cat, you should know about the common health problems that afflicts cats. This way you would be able to know in time if your cat is not feeling well and would be able to take the necessary steps for the well being of [...]

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Signs of Cat Pregnancy

October 15, 2010
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If your cat has not been spayed and you think she is pregnant, she will show certain signs indicating that she is bearing kittens. The probability that your cat is pregnant increases a lot if your cat was recently in heat and had access to a male cat. Not only will your cat show physical [...]

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First Aid for Cats

October 2, 2010
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The possibility that your cat might get injured is great even if you are extremely careful. You must be ready at all times to cope with any such situation in case the veterinarian is not available or it will take some time to get to him. In this regard, the following methods have been explained. [...]

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Cat Neutering and Cat Spraying – Some Facts

September 30, 2010
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Many people do not want their cats to breed or they do not want to deal with behaviors associated with sexual maturity and finding the right mate for their cat, thus they opt for neutering or spaying their cats. If you own a female cat then it is not easy looking after a litter of [...]

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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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