A Michael Broad Blog
There are many possible causes of feline anemia. Therefore a diagnosis by a veterinarian is strongly advised to find and remove the cause. My personal opinion is that a home treatment for cat anemia is only possible if the cause is a nutritional deficiency. For example iron deficiency. Some cases of feline anemia are …
This is a short follow-up to my previous article about the possible effect on domestic cats of electronic cigarette smoking in their vicinity (passive smoking). The conclusion from that article was that the risk to health was much lower than with conventional cigarettes but since then I’ve noticed that the chemical in some electric …
by Gail (Boston, USA) During her wellness visit, the vet found a large mass around Sadie’s kidneys and she lost more weight. After blood tests, Sadie was diagnosed with a severe bacterial infection and anemia. She lost another 2-pounds, which put her weight at 4.6-pounds; drastic for what was once a 12-pound feline. Her …
Hi,I just today had to put my 5 month old kitten to sleep. He had been tested early on for HIV and leukemia and came back negative; also negative for parasites. The past five days he had been progressively become more lethargic and stopped eating. I brought him to the vet today and there …
I think it is always useful for people who are new to cat caregiving to quickly check over what is meant by an infectious disease. When domestic cats get ill it is most likely to be because of a bacterial and/or viral infection. Perhaps the most common is the URI – upper respiratory infection …
There is an article in the online news media today (24th August 2024) about a female mountain lion in Colorado, USA, which was seen staggering around with paralysed hind legs. The journalist said that the cat suffered from “staggering disease”. That’s a generic term which doesn’t specify the virus causing it. But in this …
RELATED: HCM in male and female Bengal cats and humans, a comparison The Bengal cat, known for its beauty and athleticism, is among the top ten most popular and well-known cat breeds. However, it may not be widely recognized that when adopting a Bengal kitten, one might expect their new, glamorous family member to …
Here are the top five most expensive cat breeds in the world (2024), along with their fascinating features and price ranges. This list is somewhat subjective. There are many infuencing factors which dictate price and these cut across the breeds. But this list is a fair answer to the question. The sources are numerous …
