What affects us affects cats
by Michael (London, UK) Cats like to eat grass – Photo by Irregular Shed (Flickr) Pica in cats means eating non-nutritional objects. Pica can affect any animal including the human animal. It affects dogs more that cats1. The condition’s name comes from the Latin word for magpie, a bird which is reputed to eat …
by Michael (London, UK) The normal cat pulse for an adult cat runs at a rate of 140 to 240 beats per minute. However, a resting cat might have a pulse rate of 80. The pulse is the number of times the heart beats in a minute. The pulse is a “transmitted heartbeat”2. The …
by Leah (England) I would like to tell you about my cat Ozzie. We have been through an awful lot with him since his diagnosis of feline calici virus (FCV) last year. FCV is one of two major causes of upper respiratory infections (UIRs) in cats. It all started when we took him for …
by MARCK (Philippines) My Persian 4 month old kitten is limping and seems to be in pain when I touch or hold her left leg, although sometimes she is so active and doesn’t seem bothered at all…. its been two days now…Any ideas? Marck Hi Marck.. Two possible causes come to mind immediately. But …
My Maine Coon Occasionally Sneezes Blood by William Morrison (Ringgold, Georgia) I have a male Maine Coon about 1 1/2 years of age and is strictly an indoor cat, and although he is not at all distressed, he occasionally sneezes blood from his nostrils. I won’t show my ignorance by asking if this is …
My Kitten has a cloudy eye and is aggressive by Corine Wilber (Galveston, Texas) My nine month old kitten (long haired domestic cat) just starting today has become extremely aggressive…trying to bite and scratch and won’t let you hold her or pet her, her hair is starting to fall out a little and her …
My Kitten has a Slightly Swollen Rectum by Denise (Essex, UK) I have just purchased a pedigree kitten. He is 17 weeks old, full of life and fun but his bottom is slightly protruding. It’s a normal colour with normal poo. Should I consult the vet? Thanks Denise Hi Denise… thanks for visiting and …
My Cat Has Rapid Breathing by Jennifer (London) My normally very lively cat is nonreactive and groggy and her breathing is extremely rapid and her breaths are light. Also her head seems very heavy and she has not moved all day. If anyone could help me that would be great as i am very …
