Yes, domestic, stray and feral cats can suffer from heat stroke and it is an emergency that requires immediate assessment and prompt attention from caregiver and veterinarian. As it happens, cats do not tolerate high temperatures as well as humans. … 
I think there is global warming. The signs are there. Heatstroke is not something you would normally consider for your cat. I think it is rare but it can happen under certain specific circumstances and it is important to protect …
by Jacqui (sot) My cat has suddenly started to wince, cry, meow quite a lot over the last 24hrs, she crouching close to the floor, keeps rolling over, rubbing her face against things, crying a little more and keeps licking …
Although it’s normally dogs, cats are equally at risk of dying of heat stroke in the back of a car in warm or hot weather because their owner forgot they were there or were careless enough to be unaware of …
I have put off answering this question because it is such an enormous topic and of course it is all to do with a veterinarian’s work, for which I am unqualified. But I feel that I’m qualified to at least …
Introduction I have used excellent sources in preparing this page on cat vomiting. Treatments are not often mentioned as this is for veterinarians to decide based on the symptoms. References in the text are to 5 books listed at the …
As you might know, the only way to take your cat’s temperature is to use a rectal thermometer. You can use either a bulb or digital version. The digital thermometer is more convenient as it records temperatures quicker and is …
Noisy breathing in domestic cats indicates an obstructed airway. The airway that I’m referring to is the passage through the nose (or mouth), the back of the mouth, down the trachea (windpipe) and into the bronchail tubes of the lungs. …
NEWS AND VIEWS – OPINION – PLEASE LET ME HEAR YOURS TOO: Four Paws, an animal welfare organisation has investigated the cat meat trade in Vietnam. The Independent newspaper reported it. I don’t know whether you should read it. It …
This is about a dog but it could be about any pet being transported on a United Airlines aircraft. I have to say from the outset that what happened was against company policy. United Airlines’ flight attendants are trained to …
A hedgehog, Derek, lost his spines because of stress-related alopecia caused by an injury. He was found injured in a garden in Bishop’s Stortford, UK. He recovered from his injuries but began to lose his spines. He was taken to …
The problem with shipping pets on aircraft is in the use of the word, “shipping”. I believe we can gauge people’s attitude about something by the words they use. You are handing over a loved companion animal to airline handlers …
This is quite a common question. The causes are listed here – there are many. This means you’ll more or less have to take her to a vet because diagnosing the medical causes of drooling requires skill and knowledge. Alternative …
Recent oven-like temperatures over large areas of the United States could be due to global warming. We aren’t sure. If, in 50 years time, the planet is being cooked at mark 8, we will be sure, but it’ll be too …
by Michael Cat Panting – Photo copyright Kevifornia (Flickr) Have you seen a cat panting? My late and sweet lady cat, Missie, used to pant when she was stressed going to the vet. She did not like being inside a …
