Healthy Bengal CatPhoto: Michael @ PoC Cushings disease in cats1 or hyperadrenocorticism is an endocrine disorder (endocrine system secretes hormones) so it is an imbalance of hormones in the body. As this disorder is not listed as “Cushing’s disease” in … Continue reading →
This article covers the causes, the breeds most commonly concerned, diagnosis and management. It is closely based on a research paper called: AETIOLOGY, PREVALENCE AND DIAGNOSIS OF DEAFNESS IN DOGS AND CATS by George M Strain published in this instance … Continue reading →
Cat Parasites – does your cat or kitten have them? Kittens are particularly susceptible to parasites due to a weaker immune system and are likely to have some parasites internally or externally. Roundworms are very common apparently in young kittens … Continue reading →
It is worthwhile to have a quick look at the causes before setting out cat heart murmur symptoms as it helps to understand the symptoms. Jan 2008: Tippy, above, had heart disease. He was put to sleep and sadly missed. … Continue reading →
The technical term for a cat drooling is hypersalivation. There is too much saliva. Healthy dogs drool. Healthy cats don’t drool although they might on occasion drool with delight! Here are some possible causes. Rabies In the UK rabies is … Continue reading →
Normal rectal cat temperature: Fahrenheit – Adult cat = 100° – 103°F Centigrade – Adult cat = 37.7° – 39.4°C Neonatal Kitten = 96° – 100°F (first 3 weeks). New born kittens lose temperature easily and should be keep warm … Continue reading →
Caveat on cat deworming: Deworming agents are poisonous drugs that are designed to kill parasites and not hurt the cat but the cat needs to be well enough to cope with the treatment particularly if a kitten is infested. Kittens … Continue reading →
Cat mites are spider-like cat parasites that can hardly be seen unless by microscope and which live on the cat’s skin and/or ear canals. They cause skin conditions called mange. Mange can take the form of patches of hair loss, … Continue reading →
Catnip video – Before I show my selection (very carefully selected while smoking catnip just to get in the right frame of mind) you might like to read these pages on catnip (all open in new windows): Growing Catnip Catnip … Continue reading →
This article on cat vomiting is a presentation of thoroughly researched sources. Treatments are not mentioned as this is for a veterinarian to decide on the symptoms. References in the text are to 5 books listed at the base of … Continue reading →
