What affects us affects cats
There is a wide range of cat antibiotics. This complicates the decision making process of the veterinarian in respect of the cat’s senistivity to the drug and the potential allergy to it. However, the wide range allows vets to select an antibiotic that can target a specific bacteria. There are two general categories: drugs that …
by Clara (London) Cat vomiting a hair ball! Not the case in this instance in my opinion (see below) – art work by Livia Iacolare My cat is nearly 18 and she eats mainly dry food (Hills) and some Felix senior moist food. She is fine in every other way, but for the last …
by Michael (London, UK) Shimmeringly healthy looking cat – photo by Kevin (kroo2u on Flickr) I’ll be honest; the concept of “detox” sounds a bit commercial to me. It sounds like the pharmaceutical companies made it up so that they could sell more of their expensive products. But then again, I do tend to …
by Michael (London, UK) Cat showing the acupoints – photo by gadgetgirl (Flickr) Some visitors might like to consider cat acupuncture as an alternative or complementary treatment for illness. It is a very well established form of medical treatment that has been shown to produce results. Acupuncture is one of the best known complimentary …
by Michael (London, UK) As mentioned, British Shorthair health is generally good. This page is an addendum to health issues mentioned on the main British Shorthair cat page. Two diseases that have been reported in this cat breed and/or are more commonly occurring in Brit SH cats are referred to here. Hemophilia B This …
Bobcat fever can kill domestic cats that are let out of the house in certain states of the United States. It is caused by a parasite (Cytauxzoon felis) that lives in the blood and which is transmitted from the American bobcat to the domestic cat by the tick. A tick is another parasite that …
Both of my cats vomit from time to time by Mr. Per Olsson, M.Sc.EE I live with two cats, both of them vomit (puke) from time to time. In fact, everyday, once a week. Give them cat’s grass, let them chew on things. Stress !Nothing to do !Be very gentle ! THE FOOD: One …
