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It’s tick season: are ticks dangerous to cats?

PoC avatarPosted on May 9, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 9, 2020

I’m told that ticks are around all year but more prevalent during spring and autumn. It is therefore tick season. And ticks are repulsive parasites that can cause a lot of disease in cats and of course dogs. If your … Continue reading →

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Have you ever heard of the Powassan virus affecting domestic cats?

PoC avatarPosted on June 12, 2019 by Michael BroadJune 12, 2019

The Powassan virus is a disease which is transmitted by infected ticks. It can be transmitted directly to a human and it can also infect many wild animals such as hares, coyotes, foxes and raccoons as well as domestic cats and dogs.

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How do kittens get worms?

PoC avatarPosted on November 4, 2017 by Michael BroadNovember 4, 2017

Kittens acquire roundworms via their mother’s milk and tapeworms by eating a cat flea.

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Shelter Cats At Christmas. Let’s Think of Them

PoC avatarPosted on December 21, 2013 by Michael BroadDecember 21, 2013

In general, cats in conventional animal shelters are living through a stressful and hazardous time. It is probably the most hazardous and stressful time of their lives (depending on the individual shelter and cat). We don’t have to go over … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Rescue, Cat Health, cat overpopulation, cat parasites, Cat shelters, Christmas, death, Euthanasia, FeLV Positive, FIP, FIV, Human to cat relationship, Infection, parasites, ringworm, vaccinations | Tagged cat health problems, cat ringworm, cat shelter euthanasia, cat shelters, cat shelters usa, zoonotic diseases | 9 Replies

How To Keep Cat Fleas Away

PoC avatarPosted on December 9, 2013 by Michael BroadDecember 9, 2013

Making the home a place that is hostile to the cat flea, eggs, larvae, and pupae is how you keep cat fleas away once you have got rid of them. The ideal combination is a Sphynx cat (hairless) and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Anatomy, Cat Facts, Cat Flea, Cat Health, cat parasites, Cat Products, flea treatments, fur | Tagged cat flea, Cat Flea Treatment, cat health, human to cat relationship | 6 Replies

Carpenter finds solution for ill cat and ill person

PoC avatarPosted on December 4, 2013 by Michael BroadDecember 4, 2013

A good carpenter can occasionally solve some cat and caretaker problems. Here are two positive cat stories of the spirit triumphing over disability aided by a bit of nice carpentry. Lyme disease is nasty. There is a story in the … Continue reading →

Posted in ailurophile, Cat Disability, Cat Health, cat parasites, Cat Products, cat welfare, Human to cat relationship | Tagged cat lover, cat products, Feline Cerebellar Hypoplasia | 7 Replies

USA: Cat Illness, Trends and Statistics

PoC avatarPosted on September 27, 2013 by Michael BroadSeptember 28, 2013

This is a page that gives some clues as to cat health trends in the USA backed up by statistics. Banfield Pet Hospital is the world’s largest veterinary practice. It is an American business operating in America. The company has … Continue reading →

Posted in animal hospital, arthritis, Cat Flea, Cat Food, Cat Health, cat parasites, Cat Skin, dental health, Geriatric Cat, heart defect, Human to cat relationship, Infection, old age, parasites, play, Size, Veterinarians, viruses | Tagged cat health, cat health statistics | 6 Replies

Ticks on Cats and Humans

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadJune 7, 2013

by Michael (Ponca City, OK) Engorged tick on a child’s head – image Wikimedia Commons. In certain parts of the world and at certain times of the year ticks on cats are more frequently encountered. For instance ticks are mostly … Continue reading →

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Removing Ticks From Pets

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadOctober 11, 2015

by Susie Bearder (Spain) Tick removing device Tick removing device When I first encountered ticks on our animals, ignorance on my part and a certain squeamishness meant that I went to the vets to deal with it. I know, I … Continue reading →

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I Removed A Tick From My Cat Leaving The Head In

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadMarch 10, 2013

Tiger Lily – “Tiggly” I just removed a tick from Tiggly that was on her neck. It was nearly half an inch in size! Poor kitty — She loved it though. She relaxed and stayed on my lap while pumping … Continue reading →

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