Hookworm Life Cycle The hookworm life cycle is set out below. I have recently built a page on deworming cat treatments and earlier a page on cat parasites. I must be obsessed with them! This page follows in that tradition. … Continue reading →
Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is a useful and natural way to control fleas in a multi-cat environment or, for example, for cat breeders. Diatomaceous Earth is dug from the ground as a soft rock and processed to be edible. It … Continue reading →
Feline Aids is layperson terminology for the Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). FIV was first discovered in 1986. The virus that causes feline aids is related to the virus that causes human aids. The term “aids” stands for “Acquired Immune Deficiency … Continue reading →
Feline cerebellar hypoplasia in simple language means the underdeveloped (hypoplasia) cerebellum (a part of the brain) of the cat. This is caused by a viral infection that is transmitted from the mother to the kitten either during pregnancy or shortly … Continue reading →
Photo by Meneer Zjeroen (opens in a new window) “Flea treatments can kill” sounds a bit frightening but it is true. The spot-on flea treatments can kill your cat. And if they don’t kill your cat they can make your … Continue reading →
Some tips on preventing Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC). Once a cat has the condition, see a vet who will prescribe antibiotics. My cat had cystitis. The vet said it was due to stress. It was also due to eating dry cat … Continue reading →
How Long are Cats Pregnant How long are cats pregnant? The answer depends on the type of cat. Here is a graph showing the domestic cat and some wildcats, medium and large and the differences in length of pregnancy: And … Continue reading →
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 →
There are several topics that come to mind in respect of the clogged tear duct of a cat: What are the symptoms of a cat’s clogged tear duct Is it a clogged tear duct or a defective tear duct, meaning … Continue reading →
