It might be convenient to bracket cat overgrooming into three reasons (a) itchiness (b) pain (c) stress and anxiety. A cat who licks and therefore is overgrowing all over is probably trying to reduce itchiness on the skin. This might … please continue reading
by Mrs Brewer My 1yr old inside female cat has something coming out of butt. They look like rice they are like off white color. I need to know WHAT this is and can my other animals get this? I’m … please continue reading
Presumption The first point to make is that it’s probably sensible to make a presumption that your cat has worms if she is an indoor/outdoor cat. She’s likely to hunt and eat mice and in doing so ingest worms. The … please continue reading
Toxoplasmosis, the ‘litter tray parasite’, is good for business which means that by most people’s standards it is good for the world 🙂 This is because increased business activity means economic growth which in turn means the generation of wealth … please continue reading
Do worms cause pain in cats? If the gastrointestinal parasitic infestation reaches a certain level it causes illness in the cat. Before that the cat will feel no pain. However if she becomes ill there will be a decline in … please continue reading
Warning: This is a bit unpleasant but educational. Adults and kids alike should be acquainted with these parasites if they have an outdoor family cat. This is a picture of a warble – a grub that is at the botfly … please continue reading
Sphynx cats get fleas like any other cat but as an owner you will spot the fleas promptly and therefore be able to deal with them equally quickly. please continue reading
It is advisable to de-worm your cat under veterinary supervision. The reasons are (1) no medication is effective against all types of worm and therefore a proper diagnosis is required and (2) medication needs to be given precisely as directed … please continue reading
I think this point needs to be made again. In fact, it needs to be made over and over again because, despite my best efforts and the efforts of others, women still have a misconception about being around cats when … please continue reading
The cat flea cannot fly. However, they have an astonishing ability to jump relatively great distances which gives the impression they can fly. The flea’s hind legs are long. They provide massive leverage. The flea is in the premier league … please continue reading
