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Articles about cat health (0-50 of 1970)
- 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 ...
Tags: cats, cat hair, cat health, cat safety, cat supplies, pet cat, air purifier cat, cat odor, cat dander
- 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 ...
Tags: cats, cat, feline, kittens, cat behavior, cat health, cat breeds
- 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 ...
Tags: cats, cat, feline, kittens, cat behavior, cat health, cat breeds
- 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 ...
Tags: cats, cat, feline, kittens, cat behavior, cat health, cat breeds
- 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 ...
Tags: cats, cat, feline, kittens, cat behavior, cat health, cat breeds
- 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 ...
Tags: cats, cat, feline, kittens, cat behavior, cat health, cat breeds
- 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 ...
Tags: cats, cat, feline, kittens, cat behavior, cat health, cat breeds
- 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 ...
Tags: cats, cat, feline, kittens, cat behavior, cat health, cat breeds
- Aiming For Long Term Cat Care
By: Tristan Andrews | - If you are planning to be a pet owner, you must be ready for the long term cat care. That is if you are settled on having cat as pet. You must be off to a good start. Everything must be planned in order to avoid future mistakes.
Cats will be a nice companion. But you have to understand their needs. First, your cat has to eat. But you can't feed your feline friend your leftovers. It is better to look for the best cat food that can give your pal energy boost as well as good health. ...
Tags: cats, cat, feline, kittens, cat behavior, cat health.cat breeds
- Cat Care & Health
By: Tristan Andrews | - Owning a pet has certain responsibilities. You have to feed and groom it as well as keep them away from various diseases. This is what cat care and health is all about and by doing it correctly, they can live for 10 years or even longer.
Cat vaccinations are the most effective means of fighting a disease. This also prevents the cat from ever becoming a carrier. Some of the common vaccinations given are for cat flu, feline leukemia or FeLV, Feline Chlamydophilosis and Feline Infe ...
Tags: cats, cat, feline, kittens, cat behavior, cat health, cat breeds
- Cat Holiday Safety - 4 Ways To Keep Your Cat Safe During The Holidays
By: Debbie Davis | - For many the holidays mean bringing all kinds of beautiful decorations and foods into your home. Unfortunately many of these are toxic and potentially life threatening to your cat. Here are 4 tips to help you and your cat survive the holidays together.
Don't let your cat become a statistic. Here are 4 ways to keep your cat safe, especially during the holidays.
Avoid Holiday Plants--Mistletoe and Poinsettias are 2 favorite holiday plants that many people bring into the ...
Tags: cat safety, cat wellness, cat health, cat holiday safety, cat holiday tips, cats
- The Danger Of Feline Coccidia To Cats
By: Mark Walters | - Abdominal pains, vomiting, dehydration and watery stool are all signs that a cat is suffering from feline coccidiosis. All cats are at risk from this unfortunate disease, though kittens and debiliated cats are the most common sufferers.
Actually, coccidia is very common among both felines and canines. It is thought that around a third of cats and dogs are in fact infected with the disease. However, not all of these animals will show symptoms of infection.
Coccidiosi ...
Tags: feline coccidia, coccidia, cat health, cats, pets, animals
- 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 ...
Tags: cat health, cat health products, health cat, health cats, cat toys, cat health questions, cat health problems, pet supplies, pet nutrition products,
- How To Care For Your Aging Cat
By: thepetguy | - There are many ways that we age that are similar to cats. Depending on our lifestyle, exercise level and over all heath, some tend to age very gracefully while others are crippled and decrepit long before they mature. Our feline counterparts are very much the same. The average lifespan of a cat may very well surprise you. If a cat is well cared for and doesn't develop any health problems in its younger days, they can live up to 20 years. However cats that live on the streets, may become injur ...
Tags: cat health, aging cat, how to care for your aging cat, cat care, cat health care, pamper pet care
- Do You Have A Challenging Cat?
By: Judy Jantzen | - After years of cats who got along very well together, we rescued a beautiful black cat who turned out to be quite a challenge.
Background - we live about 2 blocks from an animal shelter with a large undeveloped area between it and our housing development. When some people find out that the shelter will only keep the cats a couple of days before they kill them, they elect to just drop the cats off in the desert.
Unfortunately the desert contains many hazards, for ...
Tags: cat, cat health, cat supplies, cat training
- Are You Ready For A New Cat?
By: Judy Jantzen | - So you are going to get a new cat. Here are some very important considerations you will want to think about when getting your new cat.
Each and every cat is amazing and those we choose or those who choose us, can become a wonderful and delightful part of our lives. Each cat has it's very own individual personality, it's own likes and dislikes, just as we humans do. Accepting this fact will help you to accept your cat's behavior and how to alter and refine it's possible naughty mom ...
Tags: cat, cats, cat health, cat training, e-books on cat training
- Do You Need To Understand And Stop Cat Behavior Problems? Start By Learning How Cats Think!
By: Bill Rudosky | - Liz Barton's amazing journey into understanding cat behavior began when she undertook the task of turning 11 semi-wild kittens into adoptable pets, after taking them home from a friend's farm. Learning how cats think and how to relate to them took a lot of research, work and patience, but her efforts did pay off.
As word of her brilliant cat training spread (yes, I said cat training!), friends and neighbors who needed to stop cat behavior problems of their own starting coming to h ...
Tags: cats, cat behavior, cat behavior problems, how cats think, cat training, timid cats, cat health, kittens
- No More Cat Injuries - Find Out How!
By: Thomas Johnsen | - When you have a pet like a cat it is important to ensure it remains in a safe environment at your home. The last thing you want to happen is for your cat to be injured in some way. Cat injuries occur from other pets, access to dangerous spaces, and from eating or drinking dangerous substances.
The first thing you need to be sure of is that your cat has water available to it at all times. You may only feed your cat once a day but you should always maintain a full bowl of water. ...
Tags: cat, cats, cat health, cat injury, cat insurance, cat wellness
- Your Fat Cat Needs A Diet But What Should You Do?
By: Thomas Johnsen | - If your cat is significantly overweight, it is a good idea to help him slim down. There are many causes of excess weight in cats. Factors like his breed, genes, age, and whether or not he is spayed or neutered may all play a role. Though less common, a fat cat may sometimes have low thyroid function. Though it may seem obvious, the most common reason for feline obesity is because of overindulgence in too many high calorie treats from doting cat owners.
Health Risks for Fat Cats
Tags: cat, cats, cat wellness, cat health, cat insurance, pet
- 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 ...
Tags: cat health insurance, cost of keeping a cat
- Identifying Problems With Your Cat's Health
By: Lars Garrett | - If you realize your kitty is not feeling well it can be difficult because she isn't able to tell you her symptoms or precisely what she is feeling. Instead it's your responsibility to watch for any changes in routine or changes in behavior. This way you can be aware of any possible signs that your cat may be developing a feline illness.
It's important to know your cat's regular habits, things like regular eating and drinking habits, regular activity level, and regular litter ...
Tags: feline illness, cat health problems
- 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 ...
Tags: cat health symptoms, cat health care, cat care
- 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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- How Pet Health Insurance Can Save You A Ton Of Money
By: Jona | - Pet health insurance is fairly new, but it is by far not a new idea at all. There are lots of cases in which pet health insurance is going to benefit you and your animals, and it is important to have the right kind of insurance for your needs.
First of all, it is important to understand how pet health insurance works. When you have a pet health insurance plan, it is similar to when you have a health insurance plan for yourself. You pay for the pet health insurance, and then the v ...
Tags: pet health insurance, pet care, pet care insurance, dog health insurance, cat health insurance
- Cat Care Disease Symptoms And How To Recognize Them
By: G D Williams | - When we feel pain in our bodies, we can easily tell someone that there is something wrong and that person will be able to take you to the infirmary. Pets cannot do that merely observing them can tell you a lot of things. which is why owners should employ 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 by cat owners. It is a known fact, that it i ...
Tags: cat care, caring for your cat, cat health, cat diabetes, cat, cats, pet, pets, pets and animals, animals, home, family, home and family
- 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 ...
Tags: Pet health, Cat health
- 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 ...
Tags: Pet insurance, insurance for pets, cat insurance, cat health insurance, veterinary pet insurance
- Help! My Cat Is Keeping Me Awake.
By: Larry Chamberlain | - "My cat is awake all night, full of energy and is stopping me from getting any sleep. It's driving me nuts!
Most cats spend a good part of their daylight hours sleeping, they like nothing better than finding a warm spot and enjoying a little snooze.
The trouble is that some cats are wide-awake when night falls and are full of vim and vigor, if your cat is one that could mean broken sleep or even entirely sleepless nights for you. And that's no joke, you need your sl ...
Tags: pets, animals, cats, kittens, cat care, cat health,
- 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 ...
Tags: Pet insurance, insurance for pets, cat insurance, cat health insurance, veterinary pet insurance
- 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 ...
Tags: Cat food, Cat health
- 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 ...
Tags: pet health insurance for cats, cat health insurance, pet health insurance,
- 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 ...
Tags: urinary cat health problems, domestic cat health problems, cat health
- 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 ...
Tags: cat health, cat health insurance, pet health insurance, cat care
- 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 ...
Tags: cat care, cat health, cat disease
- 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 ...
Tags: cat health, cat care, cat disease, cat furniture
- Cat Health Problems: Controlling Your Allergies
By: Michelle Greene | - The companion of a cat is considered one of the most beloved pets in the world. For those who enjoy having a cat as a pet, the allergic reaction they sometimes get from them is almost unbearable. Even though you may have allergies, it's still possible to have a cat, you will need to take a few steps to make sure there is less chance of an allergic reaction.
These allergic symptoms can include itchy skin, red and dry eyes, nasal congestion, sneezing, and difficulty breathing. It ma ...
Tags: cat health problems, cat training secrets
- 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 ...
Tags: cat health, fleas, tapeworm, urinary tract, hairballs, Feline leukemia
- 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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