Articles about cat health (0-50 of 3214)

  • Overview For Elderly Cat Health Problems
    By: typesofcats | - Associated Difficulty Involves The Following Matters

    Immune system: Older cats have weaker immune systems and are more likely to get sick than a younger cat.

    Skin: Their skin is also not as elastic and can be susceptible to infections. Blood flow tends to be poor for their skin as well.

    Claws: Their claws are also brittle and weak.

    Hearing: Loss of hearing is a very common problem. Some experience total loss of hearing while others only suf ...

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  • Difference Between Cat Grooming & Dog Grooming
    By: kelvingary4 | - Cats have been domesticated since the times of the Pharos of Egypt. They believed themselves to be the first enthusiasts to bathe cats. The grooming and domestication has not made the cats incapable of grooming themselves properly.

    Pet grooming is very important for its fur as it aids in getting rid of the undercoat, prevents hairballs, prevents parasitic infection and improves circulation. Different breeds need different types of grooming. Some need combing and brushing daily some ...

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  • Cat Neutering
    By: kelvingary4 | - In the 3,500 BC wild cats were domesticated from Africa by the ancient Egyptians and from then on they became treasured pets. The natural instincts of a cat were put to use by using them to protect food stores from vermin and other pests. You need to be informed about cat health,
    cat care and cat illness when you pet them.

    Neutering cats is to remove the sex organs and as a result stop them from reproducing. Neutering stops hormones production responsible for the sexual beha ...

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  • How To Choose Proper Name For Our Cute Cat
    By: kelvingary4 | - When you get a pet, a cat it is surely special for you. You need to find a special name for your kitty. You can choose several cat names, depending upon how you feel about your pet and personality of the pet. It may be male cat names or
    Female Cat names, there are several ways from which you can choose the name.

    One of the popular ways of choosing
    cat names is based on the color of the cat. If your cat is of a solid color, such as orange or black, then it is easy. Howe ...

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  • Various Types Of Cat Foods
    By: kelvingary4 | - Cat is a carnivorous animal that needs a balanced diet that includes proteins, fibers and fats. The cats must eat animal tissues to keep it in good health in the long run. Proper diet for the cat can be planned by consulting a vet. There are many options available like, homemade food, canned food and diet supplements that fulfill the nutritional needs of a cat.

    Most of the times, it is observed that the pet cats are overweight, because of which they have many diseases like diabetes, ...

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  • Why Many People Love To Have Female Cat?
    By: kelvingary4 | - If you are planning to adopt a cat, you should be well aware of pet care. Many people think that no much care is involved in bringing up the cat. But this is a big blunder.

    cat care from New Born to Adult
    One should take care of the cat from birth itself. First six weeks are very important, as the kittens are prone to various diseases like fleas and URIs. Vaccination is very important thing that one should never forget. It is really a great fun to see the cat growing, learning ...

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  • Choosing An Adult Cat
    By: kelvingary4 | - Cats are cute but kittens are cuter, so people get confused when it comes to selecting a pet between cats and kittens. Kittens are sweet little babies and are very attractive. But remember raising them up is not at all easy. It requires lots of patience, effort and time. If you dont have any of these then choosing an adult cat will be a better option.

    In case of an adult cat, what you see is what you get. The cats body type, eye color and coat, all are set. The cases of
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  • Serious Illnesses In Cats
    By: kelvingary4 | - Serious illness in cats

    Keeping a cat in house also demands attention and much care. Your Cat Care is incomplete without the knowledge about the various illnesses that it faces in its life time. Some diseases are life threatening while some are curable. Here is a list of some diseases that the cats encounter:

    Persistent vomiting some times vomiting is not an issue to worry, it usually happens that a cat may eat its food too fast and thus due to indigestion it ma ...

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  • Feline Skin Problems - Cat Flea Allergy Dermatitis
    By: D. Thurmond, D.V.M. | - The most common allergy for cats is an allergy to fleas. It can be a difficult diagnosis for a pet owner as the constant grooming of cats removes evidence of fleas. For a feline allergic to the pest just a couple flea bites a week can cause a bad skin reaction that can lead to additional skin infections. Some cats may have numerous fleas with little apparent scratching but that does not mean they can tolerate the fleas over a long term. Fleas are bloodsuckers and a high population on your cat ca ...
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  • Fish Oil For Cats For Beautiful Fur And Optimal Health
    By: Timothy H. Harris. | - Does your cat have dry, hairless patches? Does he show signs of low or absolutely no energy and stiff joints? Maybe you need to get him a pharmaceutical grade fish oil with omega-3 fatty acids supplement. Say what? You might be considering right this moment. Well, much like fish oil with omega-3 fatty acids for humans, fish oil with omega-3 fatty acids for cats could help boost their immune system, cognitive functions, arthritis, behavior, cholesterol levels, offer cancer prevention and provides ...
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  • Cat Flea Treatment - Are Fleas Threatening The Health Of Your Cat?
    By: D. Thurmond, D.V.M. | - You may not realize your cats has fleas until you notice bumps around his neck or bare spots in his fur near his tail. We are accustomed to our cat's frequent grooming and may not see the problem until the cat's coat is badly flea infested.

    If you have a white or beige cat, you may notice the tiny black fleas scurrying around but on a darker fur, the pest are well hidden. A fine toothed flea comb will quickly reveal flea dirt if your cat has a problem with the parasite.

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  • How To Compare Pet Insurance Plans For Cat Health
    By: Robin Zygelman | - Do you have a cat? If so, then you need to be concerned with good cat health care. The best way to do this is to make sure that your cat is covered with pet insurance. You can compare pet insurance plans and make sure that you get the best type of coverage for your feline friend.

    Visits to the vet can be very costly for pet owners. Anyone who has a cat knows that a simple ear infection can end up costing quite a bit of money. However, in order to provide your cat with good ca ...

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  • You Should Compare Pet Insurance Plans Until You Find The Best One
    By: Robin Zygelman | - Many pet owners who concern themselves with cat health never even consider the value and worth of pet insurance. However, pet insurance is a vital resource for anyone who is truly concerned with cat health and for anyone who desires to save themselves money when it comes to vet bills, general shots, and even cat medications. Without pet insurance you will have to pay these extreme bills out of pocket with no discounts. Therefore, you must seek out a cat health insurance plan in order to save ...
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  • How To Communicate With Your Pet Cat
    By: Tom Woodcock | - Any cat lover knows that the theory that cats are anti-social is all wrong. We tend to assume this because of their strong sense of independence and mostly quiet nature, but cats have a full repetoire of ways to communicate, often using subtle body language to express themselves. Each cat is slightly different, but if you can translate these signals you are one step closer to understanding what your cat is saying.

    Purring
    Ok, so you might think that deciphering this aspect o ...

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  • Why Dog Health Care Or Cat Health Care Could Help Your Child Become Responsible
    By: Mark Woodcock | - Many parents are reluctant to let their children get a pet because they fear that once the novelty of their child's new furry friend wears off it'll be them left looking after it and taking care of all the dog health care or cat health care. For this reason, few children ever get much more than a goldfish and the novelty of one of those is very short lived.

    Harassed parents shouldn't necessarily be so quick to deny their children the pet they so want though. In order to mature and b ...

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  • What Every Cat Parent Should Know - About How To Keep Your Kitten Healthy
    By: Ellen Schmidt | - Once you had the joy of choosing your cute little kitten and have taken it home with you, you may now be faced with an often encountered problem in young kittens: loose stools or feline diarrhea caused by round worms. If you take a closer look, you may find that kitty has got actually a fairly distended belly and lost the shine of its hair coat!

    Cat diarrhea is a symptom that is correlated to gastrointestinal disorders. Enteritis is caused by many infectious agents, such as bacteria ...

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  • Sharing Life With Cats--7 Suggestions For Enjoying A Happy Life With Your Cat
    By: Debbie Davis | - Sharing your home with a cat, or with warm blooded pet, can sometimes be a challenge. There's the hair, fur, sometimes odor, and other presents with which you can be presented. Here are 7 tips that will help you and your cat enjoy each other to the fullest.

    Focus on Litter Box-Start training your cat immediately to use the litter box. One of the best ways to reinforce use of the litter box is praise from you. Add a favorite treat, toy, or activity and you'll both be on your way t ...

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  • Cat Viral Infections And Their Cures
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Cats just like humans are prone to sicknesses. In fact, cats succumb to two cat viral infections that will be discussed shortly. The good news is that there is a cure.

    These two common viral infections are Feline Herpes 1 virus known as rhinotracheitis virus and infection with the organisms called Chlamydia psittaci and mycoplasma.

    When a cat is infected, they will experience a fever, have weepy eyes, a crusty nose and sneeze a lot. This can go away with or without ...

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  • Cat Skin Care Dandruff
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Cat dandruff is common among diabetic cats. A study shows that happens in 1 in 200 cats have what is known as diabetes mellitus (DM) and if you want your pet to get better, here are some things you can do.

    The cause of this problem is associated with poor nutrition. So, instead of buying one of those generic brands of cat food, maybe you should change it and go for one of those that are of good quality even if it may cost a little more.

    You can also give food supp ...

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  • Cat Care Symptoms That You Need To Know
    By: Tristan Andrews | - When we experience pain in our bodies, we can easily tell someone that there is something wrong and that person will be able to bring you to the hospital. Pets cannot do that but watching them can tell you a lot of things which is why owners should practice cat care and be aware of the symptoms.

    Here are a few diseases you should watch out for and their symptoms.

    Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is the most feared disease and in fact is the leading cause of deat ...

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  • Cat Diabetes Care
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Cat care and diabetes go hand in hand to ensure that your pet cat can live an otherwise more normal life than usual. It may be unfortunate for pet cats to have their own version of diabetes, also a serious affliction among humans. It is also important for pet owners to know how feline diabetes affects cats and how they can help make life better for their pets by learning how to better care for them.

    There are two types of feline diabetes that may affect your pet cats. Type 1 is ca ...

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  • Health Care For Your Pet Cat
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Pet cat health care may be similar to caring for other pets. But such care may also have its own differences. One of them is that pet cats may suffer from a host of different diseases that other pets may not go through. Here is a list of some feline diseases that pet cats may suffer from at some point.

    Feline Distemper

    This disease usually affects pet cats at a young age. Known medically as feline panleukopenia, this type of viral infection lowers down the immune de ...

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  • A Basic Introduction To Cat Eye Care
    By: Tristan Andrews | - The eyes of your feline friends have often been used on horror films. But if you are a pet owner, you will know that the cat's stare is really the opposite of what's being portrayed on films. That is why you have to know the importance of cat eye care.

    I Love You

    How do cats say these words? Through their eyes, of course. That is why you shouldn't be frightened by that gaze. How does this work? First, the cat stares at you for a long while. And after that, it blinks ...

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  • Why Do You Need Cat Care Websites?
    By: Tristan Andrews | - The Internet has become a goldmine to information about anything and everything. This is also true if you are looking for cat care websites.

    Cats can be a good companion. Be a good care giver to them by providing for your pets like you will do for your own children. You have to take note that cats have their basic needs that you must suffice.

    Food Alert

    Do not feed your cats your leftovers. The nutrient requirements of your pets are different from y ...

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  • Is Your Cat In Your Life For The Long Term
    By: P. Rodgers | - Cat health is sometimes referred to as cat care because pet owners do a lot to alleviate pain, inrease comfort, and make their cats live joyous lives. Cat health diagnosis is an art and the cat owners need to understand about cat health diagnosis by going through many web sites, guides, consultations with veterinarians and pet specialists. Cat health is should be something that would-be cat owners should thoroughly understand before adopting one as a pet.

    Unfortunately, a lot of p ...

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  • Cat Health Insurance - Taking A Nip Out Of The Cost Of Keeping A Cat
    By: Kate Rieger | - When you adopt or purchase a pet cat, the last thing you think about is the impending financial burden this little darling adds to your family expenses. You may not have heard of cat health insurance, but it does exist and it helps you keep your kitty in the best of health without placing you in deep debt with vet bills. Whether its for emergency care, unexpected illnesses or routine care, you need to put a plan in place for cat health care.

    By the time you finish this article, yo ...

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  • Tips For Spotting 5 Hot Cat Health Symptoms Needing Immediate Attention
    By: Kate Rieger | - No matter how much love and attention you give, felines experience cat illnesses. Recognizing cat health symptoms is challenging because, unlike their human caregiver, cats are rather stoic soldiers. They don't go around grumping when they have a belly ache.

    Here are 5 Hot Cat Health Conditions that should alert you that your feline is fighting off sickness or injury.

    #1-- A Loss of Appetite

    Train yourself to be a responsive and observant caregiver. T ...

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  • Cat Health Insurance - Should You Get Coverage For Your Felines?
    By: Timothy Aaron Whiston | - Cat health insurance is a great way to protect your feline from illness and injury. For literally a few bucks per month you can have peace of mind no matter what comes your way.

    Taking good care of your cat requires diligence, awareness, and some monetary investment. As maintenance is the critical factor in preventing serious problems from occurring and minimizing the impact when issues do arise, going to the vet for 1 to 2 checkups per year is an essential minimum.

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  • Vaccinations For Cats
    By: Thierry Babineaux | - The debate on giving annual vaccinations to ensure good cat health versus the unhealthy implications of inoculation on the pet health has been going on for years. Many veterinarians believe that there is enough evidence to suggest that annual vaccine shots for deadly diseases such as rabies, distemper, and parvovirus, is unnecessary and even harmful in some cases.

    There is no doubt vaccinations (immunizations, "shots") have saved the lives of millions of cats. Before the days of ef ...

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  • Cat Health Insurance: Ensure Your Cats Of A Perfect Protection
    By: Robert Scott | - Life, whether of a human being or a cat, is precious! Insurance, therefore, assumes importance in case an illness surfaces suddenly and if one is short of required financial resources. If the matter is concerned with taking a proper care of your cat, then the veterinary bills can prove to be nothing more than a burden for a cat owner. Health insurance policies are therefore a boon for the pet owners because of the financial help they render. Cat health insurance is thus a must to cover the expen ...
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  • Cat Health Insurance: Care For Your Feline Friends With Extra Care And Compassion
    By: Robert Scott | - Cats are an inseparable part and parcel of our life. The creature is highly liked for its soft and abiding nature and can give the human life a new meaning. In fact, a new study says that terminally ill patients are healed faster with the help of pets. The mere presence of pets instills a sense of calm and provides compassion to the patients in the most painful phase of their life. Besides this, in our mundane lives too, we dont seem to live without them. Yet it is a fact, that cats and other ...
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  • Cat Health Problems Are Difficult To Trace
    By: Thierry Bonnerville | - It is not easy to imagine that the graceful cat, that always falls standing, can have a serious health problem. Well, it does and the worst thing about it is that these problems are usually not obvious, but they can become serious. Cat food is one of the factors that can influence a felines health. If you do not use the right amount and composition, there can be unpleasant consequences for your cat.

    Concerning the right type of cat food that we must buy and feed to our feline f ...

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  • Pet Health Insurance For Your Cats - Worth The Small Monthly Fee
    By: Madonna Lee | - I am an animal lover and have been since I was a child. Today I own a couple of dogs as well as four cats. As other pet owners would know you take on a huge responsibility when you decide that you want to own a domestic animal. Not only do you have to feed them good nutritious food you also need to provide them with regular exercise so that you can ensure that they remain healthy and free of ailments.

    I am quite astonished that many pet owners ignore the opportunity to buy pet hea ...

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  • Polycystic Kidney Disease And Your Persian Cat
    By: Amanda Fain | - Cats are beautiful animals and they take their place next to dogs. The cat health of a Persian sees some health problems that require some specific knowledge. Persian cats have some genetic problems that are prone to happen to any cat of this breed.

    A Little History on the Persian Cat
    Persian cats have beautiful long silky hair and their long hairs float everywhere they visit, including your lap. In the sixteenth century, Persian cats walked the roads in Turkey and some ot ...

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  • Cat Health How To Keep Your Cat Healthy
    By: Liz Barton | - For the most part, the only basic things you need to do to keep your cat healthy is provide shelter, healthy and nutritious food, and plenty of water. Of course, like all living things, cats will get sick sometimes no matter what.

    As a cat owner, you'll you need to make sure you provide your beloved feline with only the best food.
    Premium cat food is ideal, as the food is designed to keep your pet happy and healthy for many years.

    You also need to pay attent ...

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  • Cat Leukemia - Keep Your Kitty Safe!
    By: David P Lee | - Cats, just like any other animal and their caretakers, can get sick. If you love cats and own them, there are some things you should know about the illnesses that can affect your feline friend.

    Leukemia

    Feline leukemia virus falls into the category of retroviruses because of the way infected cells behave. The virus produces an enzyme that inserts copies of the virus's own genetic material into the infected cells.

    It doesn't matter where you are, your ...

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  • Cat Flea Control - Don't Let Fleas Bug Your Cat!
    By: David P Lee | - When a cat starts scratching, it is cause for concern, constant scratching can mean fleas. Fleas are more than a mere discomfort for you pet, they are a serious issue that needs to be dealt with before they cause health issues for your cat as well as issues for you and your family.

    Because fleas can cause a condition in cats known as pruritus or an allergic reaction, keeping them at bay is an important step to keeping your pet healthy. For most cats, fleas are a nuisance; for ca ...

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  • Cat Care For The Sr Cat
    By: David Lee | - If your cat is over the age of the age of 10, she is considered to be old. While most cat owners are aware of this fact, what they may not know is how to best help their cat stay healthy and active during their twilight years. Does the cat need different foods? More exercise? Frequent medical care? Exactly what changes will my cat be going through?

    When a cat ages, its body goes through much the same types of changes that we see in humans. Cat care becomes very important at this t ...

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  • Cat Health - Common Problems
    By: Richard G M Taylor | - No matter what breed of cat and no matter how well you look after your cat, like us humans, they will suffer from common cat health problems during the course of their life. As a cat owner, you will need to be aware of the most common problems, some of which can be avoided with the right awareness and by taking basic precautions.

    The most common cat health problems are colds, bite wounds, digestive problems, urinary problems and diarrhea, and
    eye problems.

    Ca ...

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  • Learn The Secrets To Keeping Your Cat Healthy And Happy
    By: Lorie Huston | - Copyright 2006 The Pet Med Site

    Keeping a cat as a pet is a very rewarding experience. Cats can provide comfort, companionship, even entertainment. However, when something goes wrong and your feline friend is not feeling well, the results can be devastating. Fortunately, there are several simple things you can do to help keep your cat healthy and happy.

    Keeping your cat up-to-date on the necessary vaccinations will go a long way toward keeping your cat healthy and h ...

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