| Putting a Cat on a Diet
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Putting a cat on a diet is a commitment, a lengthy commitment that requires determination, time, and forethought on your behalf. However, it is vital for your cat’s health that you set aside the appropriate energy. >> more |
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| Cats and Stress
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If your cat isn’t responding well to some quiet time with you, then try the opposite approach. Some cats are more active by nature and just like athletic humans combat stress by playing hard, some cats will find this method to be much more productive than some cuddle time. >> more |
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| Euthanizing a Cat
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If you are a cat owner at some point you may have to entertain the idea of euthanizing a cat. If your cat is in pain or suffering with loss of function and loss of quality of life that is not going to get better, choosing when to end the suffering is a difficult and highly personal decision. >> more |
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| Should You Bathe a Cat
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If you want to stir up controversy ask a large group of lifetime cat owners the question, “should you bath a cat?” and step back and watch the brawl. >> more |
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| Feeding Cats Canned Cat Food
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Despite the benefits of canned cat food, not all canned foods provide the same standard of nutrition. Some canned foods contain less actual meat, and more protein from other sources. >> more |
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| Weight Loss and Cats
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Weight loss in cats is not a disease - it is a sign of an underlying problem. Prompt veterinary care if you suspect a problem will help to ensure that the causes are diagnosed and addressed properly. >> more |
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| Cat has a Cough
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If your cat has a cough, and it is an older cat, heart problems may be to blame. Coughing is one of the most constant signs of heart disease in cats. As the heart begins to have trouble functioning properly, fluid can build up around the heart and lungs, causing a cough, rapid breathing and difficulty taking full, deep breaths. >> more |
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| Cat Vaccines
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Vaccination for FeLV can have side effects, the most serious of which is a vaccine associated sarcoma, or cancerous mass, than can form at the injection site. >> more |
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| Urinary Tract Infections and Cats
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Despite the multitude of potential causes of urinary tract disease, generally the signs are very similar. Cats will often urinate in small amounts more frequently, sometimes straining in the box for a prolonged period of time. >> more |
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| Tumors in Cats
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Because it is difficult to differentiate visually between mast cell tumors and other benign skin growths such as cysts, any suspicious growth on your cat should be biopsied via a fine-needle aspiration. >> more |
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