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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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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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Bad Breadth Disease in Cats – Causes Symptoms Diagnosis and Treatment

May 29, 2010
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Halitosis is the disease which in layman’s terms is also called bad breath. In cats, bad breath can be a serious issue since it might imply towards a primary disease. Although it is mostly caused by dental problem, it may also point towards other problems afflicting the cat. Deteriorating teeth and gums health is bad [...]

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101 Items Harmful to Cats and Kittens

May 23, 2010
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Those people who own a cat or a kitten often face the problem of finding out about all the potential things that can harm them. We have earlier written a post on 40 Household items that are poisonous to cats and kitten. However, the list was useful for those who keep the cat inside their [...]

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Dental Care for Cats – Diseases and Tips to Keep Up Dental Health

May 23, 2010
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It is extremely important that your cat’s teeth are in good shape because like humans, cats also suffer from dental problems. As a result, they may lose their appetite and become weak. Generally, owners don’t take dental health of cats seriously but an astounding 85% of adult cats have periodontal disease and it is by [...]

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Cat Bloody Stool – Causes and Treatment

May 23, 2010
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Blood in cat’s stool may be a cause for concern and may not be a cause for concern. However, bloody stools do indicate some kind of a problem in the cat’s digestive system. If they are a one time thing then they are nothing to be worried about. On the other hand, if they appear [...]

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Cat Sneezing Problem – Causes and How to Treat It?

May 23, 2010
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Just like humans cats also sneeze. Your concern about your cat enters where the frequency of the sneezing is concerned. If the cat sneezes once in a while, then, it is nothing to be worried about. It may just be because of something irritating in the nasal passages of the cat for the time being. [...]

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Tips for Cat Bath

May 11, 2010
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We have earlier written a Step by Step Guide on How to Bathe a Cat and now we will share some Tips to remember while giving a bathe to your cat. Here it goes:
1) Cat natural body temperature is several degrees above a human, so what you may find warm may feel a lot colder [...]

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How to Bathe a Cat?

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Cats normally do not need much help to keep themselves clean as they spent majority of their time on their grooming. Cats learn from a very young age to stay clean, as the mother teach the kittens the art of staying clean. Cat owners rarely need to give their cats a bath however, there are [...]

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How to Clean Your Cats Teeth?

May 9, 2010
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Many new and even sometimes old cat owners forget about the Dental health of their kitties, which has serious repercussions for cats in the senior age. Cats dental care is very important in the early age as it has serious impacts on its health in the later years of its life.  Now once we realize [...]

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Basic Nutrition for Cats

March 1, 2010
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Cats fall in the category of Obligate Carnivore.  An obligate carnivore is one that must east meat. Therefore, you cannot turn her into a herbivore.  To help with it, nature made the cat in such a manner to adapt to this and hence the digestive tract of cats has been shortened and to optimize proteins [...]

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Dry Cat Food & The Its Negative Effects on Cats Health

January 29, 2010

People sometimes ask me if I can recommend a good dry cat food, but I cannot. Dry food — kibble — is the worst possible food you can feed to your cat. It is a moneymaking venture of pet food manufacturers that is leading to horrible chronic disease in cats. It is marketed as a [...]

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