If toxoplasmosis was such a threat to human mental health in the US why haven’t state a federal governments done something about it? The polarisation of views on T. gondii infections is staggering. For cat haters it is a dire … please continue reading
Lady is 28-years-of-age, getting on for a record. This is around 10 years older than a good average age for a domestic cat and yet she looks a lot younger than her age. What’s the secret? I am sure Lady … please continue reading
This is a follow up to Elisa’s article about a man who kept his cats intact (i.e. not neutered or spayed) because he believed that they were better hunters. He is employing his cats as working cats rather than as … please continue reading
By Sonal Adhav We lost our darling boy Biscuit yesterday. He was an 8 year old cat, and after some years of the vets urging to get his teeth cleaned, I thought it would be ok. Little did I know … please continue reading
Without TNR volunteers being aware of it, they spayed a female cat who had apparently just given birth and was lactating. One of the volunteers noticed that her “mammary glands are swollen” and asked on Facebook whether anybody had seen … please continue reading
Can I catch a cold from my cat? No, you can’t. Most infectious diseases are species-specific. They only affect a specific species and cannot jump between species. When a cat catches a cold it is a viral infection. Veterinarians call … please continue reading
If you own a domestic cat you might get ringworm from him/her. It is highly contagious and zoonotic (cat to human). Shelter cats can get ringworm very easily. If you adopt a shelter cat with the disease it is likely … please continue reading
Do cats get laryngitis? Yes, cats do get laryngitis which is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the larynx. Normally the cause is excessive meowing or a chronic cough. Both of these cause a strain on the vocal cords. … please continue reading
My neighbors’ cat gave my cat herpes virus. Should they pay my veterinary bills? The answer is probably no because the case would be too troublesome. please continue reading
This is a cute kitten shower photo. They are wrapped up in cute little warming vests just like Russian babies in a maternity ward. They need to be kept warm. Kittens chill quickly. please continue reading
