Boning Up On Cat Anatomy
While just about every single person on earth has 206 bones, most cats have 244 — almost 20 percent more. The extra skeletal components...
Fires and Feline Heart Health
Cats who suffer burns and smoke inhalation in fires end up with significant heart problems, according to research conducted at the University of California’s...
Yes, Cats Cause Allergies. Many Cats Also Suffer From Them.
Twice as many people are allergic to cats as to dogs, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. With pet cats...
Cats and Down Syndrome
Google “cats and Down syndrome” and loads of entries will come up: “cats with Down syndrome for sale,” “cats with Down syndrome for adoption,”...
Very sick out of the blue — about once a year
Q. Would you know why cats (at least my cat) might get sick all of a sudden, vomiting and becoming listless, and then be...
Ear Care 101
Your cat likes to keep clean and well groomed, but there are a couple of areas she may need help with. The ears are...
When the Cat Starts Refusing His Daily Pill Out of Nowhere
Our cat has a condition that requires him to take a pill every day, and he has always loved getting it wrapped in cheese....
When Was the Last Time Your Cat’s Blood Pressure Was Measured?
Considering how much most cats hate going for veterinary checkups, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that checking feline blood pressure often goes by...
Dear Doctor: An Unsightly Sore on the Cat’s Upper Lip
Q. My cat has developed an angry-looking, reddish-brown sore on her upper lip. I thought it was just a wart and would go away...
Faster Wound Healing with New Technology
The Cummings School at Tufts University has reportedly become the first veterinary facility in the U.S. to use a new treatment for speeding up wound healing in cats and other pets. Called cold plasma therapy, it appears to hasten the skins return to normal when it has been compromised by such things as cuts and abscesses. It also clears the crusting, scaling, inflammation, and eruptions that sometimes appear as the result of infections associated with allergies and other conditions.
Brushing: Its For His Health, Not Just His Looks
Self-grooming only goes so far, especially as a cat ages and cant reach around to his body parts as well. Thats why you want to supplement a cats licking baths with brushing. It wont only help your cat look his best. It will remove dirt, grease, and dead hair from his coat, not to mention cut down on hairballs. In addition, it will help remove loosened skin flakes and improve circulation.
No Need to be Squeamish: Giving Injections Is Easy
Say needle, and some people go weak at the knees. Tell them they have to inject their cat with a needle regularly, and they may feel they just wont be able to, especially because they fear they will hurt their pet. They wont. If youre among the needle phobic and are told you need to administer injections yet still dont feel convinced, keep in mind that you love your cat and want her to stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible. You can do this.
