4 reasons why your cat is pacing
I briefly discuss four medical reasons for a cat pacing. A fifth might be if the cat is tightly confined in captivity for a long time. In this case it would be distracting behaviour.
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Elderly Cat Health Problems
I know about elderly cat health problems and the human stuff too. Back in 2009 my cat and myself were both elderly or getting that way. My cat was 16-17 years of age (I rescued her so I was not … Continue reading →
What happens when a cat goes senile?
What happens when a cat go senile? This is a reasonable question because the changes in behavior can be quite subtle. Diagnosis can be tricky especially for the cat owner. Difficult diagnostically I believe that we have to be careful … Continue reading →
Caring Couple Create Bucket List of Adventures for Dying 22-year-old Cat
This story highlights two opposite ways to care for a very elderly cat, Tigger, who is terminally ill with kidney failure and a golf ball sized tumour. It also reminds us of the rewards in looking after an elderly cat. … Continue reading →
Scandalous Situation Regarding Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
There is a cat health crisis and it is chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD means an irreversible, long term disease of the cat’s kidneys that leads to death, eventually. Treatment slows the process. Here are some quotes: Studies suggest that … Continue reading →
Cats don’t sleep 16 hours per day
Cats don’t sleep anymore than us. “Cats sleep their life away” – this is a complete myth peddled by millions of websites that are proliferating as fast as fruit flies ;). Cats may sleep less than us. They may need … Continue reading →
Cat Drinking and Peeing A Lot
A cat drinking and peeing too much is something we can spot. It is a very obvious sign of cat ill-health. For that reason it is something we can diagnose ourselves at an initial level. This is not a substitute … Continue reading →