Cat health problems, cat care
We have some very interesting articles about cat heath for you:
Health Problems In Cats
It may come as a surprise, if you're a new cat owner, that many health problems may befall your feline friend. Some problems are easily preventable, while others are hereditary.Hairballs
Hairballs are among the most common of cat health problems. Cats groom themselves almost constantly, and swallow the loose hair that comes off their tongues. Occasionally, the hair gathers into a ball and lodges in the cat's digestive tract instead of passing on through the body. If your cat starts coughing and hacking, he probably has a hairball. While the end product is unpleasant for the owner, most cats don't have a problem dislodging hairballs. ..[more].
Protect Your Cat With Vaccinations
If you want to enjoy the companionship of a healthy and happy cat, 1 of the most important things you can do is to safeguard its health. Vaccinations can protect your cat from many common cat diseases.Weaned From Mother's Immunity
When your kitten is 6 to 8 weeks old, you should begin his vaccinations. Before this time, the mother's antibodies have been protecting him. Once he is weaned, however, he will need to develop antibodies of his own. ..[more].
Caring For Your Diabetic Cat
It all started about two years ago, just after Christmas. We had put out three cats - Pansy, Bonnie and Clyde into a cattery for a few days while we went off for Christmas, not something we do often, but it was a bit of a treat.Upon our return, we noticed Bonnie, who was then twelve years-old was looking a bit thin, but we put it down to her pining for us, and not having her usual eating opportunites. However, over the next few days, Bonnie’s weight plummeted, and she was looking very sorry for herself. When she started wetting herself, a thing no self-respecting cat would ever knowingly do, we immediately took her to the vet. ..[more].
Why is my cat vomiting?
There are a numer of reasons why your cat may be vomiting.- Hairballs
- Eating grass, most likely due to empty stomach - possibly from overeating, sometimes nutrient deficiency, or need for fiber.
- Constipation.
- Worms and intestinal parasites.
- Feeding a food that is not nutritionally balanced for the cat's age or breed.
- Your cat is eating too quickly, perhaps because of the presence of other pets or being fed in a busy, stressful area.
- Food is too cold, causing gastrointestinal upset.
- Food has been kept too long and spoiled; leftovers unfit for humans are just as unfit for kitty.
- Hunger. This type of vomiting - usually of a yellow, frothy consistency - can occur when your cat's stomach is empty.
- Vitamin B deficiency, commonly caused by poor quality commercial foods, all red - meat diets, or stress.
- Poor teeth and gums, causing gulping of food.
- FLUTD (feline lower urinary tract syndrome) possibly caused by too much magnesium in diet or too much cereal.
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