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Are indoor or indoor/outdoor cats healthier?

PoC avatarPosted on June 29, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 29, 2022

You would think that the answer is obvious and that you would say that indoor cats are healthier than indoor/outdoor cats. It’s more subtle than that. This is a big subject but perhaps it is useful to divide the health … Continue reading →

Posted in cat welfare | Tagged cat caregiving, cat health, cat health care, cat welfare, domestic cat health, full time indoor cats, indoor/outdoor cat | Leave a reply

What causes FARS in cats?

PoC avatarPosted on June 22, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 23, 2022

FARS is an acronym for ‘feline audiogenic reflex seizures‘. In the past I have used a slightly different terminology namely “audio reflex seizures“. That’s because it was only in about 2015 that the scientists and vets became involved in this … Continue reading →

Posted in seizures | Tagged cat health, cat health problems, deaf cats, Elderly Cat Health Problems, seizures in cats | Leave a reply

26 facts about ‘inappropriate elimination’

PoC avatarPosted on June 4, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 4, 2022

Here are 26 facts about the classic domestic cat behavioural problem, namely ‘inappropriate elimination’. It is a problem which has been widely discussed and in-depth. I believe that a succinct presentation on the topic may help some people get to … Continue reading →

Posted in inappropriate elimination | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat cystitis, cat health, cat litter, cat stress, inappropriate elimination, litter boxes, litter size | 2 Replies

Feline cerebellar hypoplasia – ‘wobbly cats’

PoC avatarPosted on May 16, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 16, 2022

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 →

Posted in cerebellar hypoplasia | Tagged cat health, Feline Cerebellar Hypoplasia

19 Years of Persian Cat Experience

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by Lisa James (Green Cove Springs, FL) Introduction by Michael (Admin): These are the words of an experienced Persian cat breeder who has strong views on the subject. It was written many years ago but I have brought the post … Continue reading →

Posted in Persian cat | Tagged cat breeder, cat breeding, cat health, persian cat breeders, persian cats | 1 Reply

Microchipping pets including cats – pluses and minuses

PoC avatarPosted on April 29, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 29, 2022

There are it seems two aspects of concern in relation to microchipping pets including cats: Whether it is effective Whether it is safe They last for about 25 years. This produces a registration number from which data can be accessed … Continue reading →

Posted in microchipping | Tagged cat health, cat identification

Picture of an obese Sphynx cat looks like a plush toy

PoC avatarPosted on April 29, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 29, 2022

It is extraordinary, to me, that an owner of Sphynx cats can allow one of their cats to become morbidly obese and turn her cat into a celebrity and in doing so, vicariously, obtain some celebrity themselves. And it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Sphynx Cat | Tagged bad cat ownership, cat health, cat obesity, celebrity, instagram, obesity, social media | 6 Replies

Kitten Weight

PoC avatarPosted on April 28, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 28, 2022

Kitten weight gain is important. Healthy domestic kittens weigh in the order of 110 – 125 grams at birth on average. This weight should double in 7 – 9 days. At five weeks of age the weight should be in … Continue reading →

Posted in kitten weight | Tagged cat health, kitten weight, newborn kitten care | Leave a reply

Milk thistle for cats (2022) – potential herbal remedy

PoC avatarPosted on April 8, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 8, 2022

I don’t expect many cat owners to know much about milk thistle as an herbal treatment for cats and dogs. I hope that this page helps a little bit. My research indicates that it appears to have some genuine benefits … Continue reading →

Posted in herbal treatments | Tagged alternative treatments, cat health, cat health care, herbs, home treatments for cats, milk thistle

My cat has become obsessed with food! Help please.

PoC avatarPosted on April 4, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 4, 2022

This is the cat behavior problem for the day: “My cat has suddenly become obsessed with food. She does not want to play much anymore. She prefers to get into food containers. She was spayed about a year ago. She … Continue reading →

Posted in appetite | Tagged appetite, cat appetite, cat behavior, cat boredom, cat eating, cat eating habits, cat food, cat health, overeating | 22 Replies

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