What affects us affects cats
by Michael (London, UK) Feline hypothyroidism is thyroid deficiency. It is rare in cats. It most commonly occurs after operations on the thyroid gland or treatment for hyperthyroidism. It is a dysfunction of the thyroid gland, which is in the cat’s neck. An inadequate amount of thyroid is produced by the gland. The prefix …
Feline Infectious Peritonitis Prevention I am not sure is there is something in this but it seems that Feline Infectious Peritonitis prevention may be possible by eliminating external stresses. Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) can, it seems, be triggered when the normally benign corona virus in the cat’s gut mutates due to external pressures. The …
Diet Pills For Cats? My domestic short hair cat had anal gland problems that led to surgery to remove the sacs that secrete normal fluids while expelling stool. Since the surgery he has had trouble keeping himself clean and seems very depressed and inactive. We clean him as best we can, but it is …
Do you put a 19 year cat through an operation to remove a lump inside her? by Michael (London, UK) This is a dilemma I have. My lady cat is 18-19 years old. I am told by the veterinarian that she has a lump inside her. She diagnosed this by feeling her. The lump …
Do You Trust Your Veterinarian? by Michael (London, UK) by Butte-Silver Bow Public Library (Flickr) Yes, do you trust your veterinarian? If you don’t you will feel vulnerable when you make that vet trip. The venerable Dr. Jon who owns and runs the website, PetPlace.com says that if you trust your vet you will …
Common Cat Illness by Michael (London, UK) She suffered from the most common cat illness until I fed her cooked fish with added water (see below). The most common illness to befall the domestic cat is a Urinary Tract Infection. The next nine most common cat illnesses are in descending order: 2. Gastritis/Vomiting3. Chronic …
Conjunctivitis in a Kitten by Mary (Gettysburg, Pa) I took in a pregnant outdoor cat. She had her litter in my Fla. room. They were all beautiful and seemingly healthy and active. They are now 6 wks. old and 2 of them started with conjunctivitus (eyes sticking together). Now I am finding watery yellow …
Constipated Cat Please Help by Sharon (Wigan) Hi it’s been very interesting to read all your input. I have a short hair black domestic cat who is constipated. Unfortunatley I am out of work and can’t afford the vets. So it is GREAT!!! to see you can come here and find out what a …
