How to Recognize Stress and Anxiety in Cats Guest Writer: Craig Davis The behavior of your cat can suddenly change due to stress or anxiety, which can be easily identified by its reaction to other pets or people. It may even start scratching, biting, or showing other similar symptoms of hostile or aggravated behavior. While … Click here to read more
How to Train Your Cat to Use the Litter Box It might seem very difficult to try to teach a pet without even knowing how to speak its language, but more often, body language and gestures tell a lot more than words. Teaching your kitten to use the litter box will take time, just like … Click here to read more
Feline Panleukopenia Definition, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Written by: Kritesh Anand Feline Panleukopenia : Definition Feline Panleukopenia is a viral disease caused by the feline parvovirus (FPV), a single-stranded DNA virus of the Parvoviridae family. This virus is similar to canine parvovirus. This disease is sometimes referred to as feline infectious enteritis or feline distemper. … Click here to read more
Cat Litter Boxes and Pregnancy Toxoplasmosis It’s a dangerous parasitic disease called Toxoplasmosis, which is caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. The one-celled parasite infects most warm-blooded animals, including humans, but the primary host is the felid (cat) family. This includes both wildcats and domestic cats. The feline gut happens to be the only place … Click here to read more
4 Signs Your Kitty’s Sniffles Require a Vet Visit A cat’s sneezing, runny nose or sniffles is a sure sign of sickness, just like with humans. Although a few sneezes are no reason to take a trip to the vet, there are a few things to look for. Signs of a Sick Kitty * Sneezing … Click here to read more
Protect your pet from flea-borne diseases It is known that the most persistent and most troublesome nuisance that any pet and his or her owner can encounter are fleas. Apart from causing constant itch for your pet, flea infestation has some other, less known, but far more dangerous aspects. But you can protect your pet … Click here to read more
6 Subtle Signs Your Pet May Be Sick AUTHOR: Anita Ginsberg The fact that your dog or cat can’t talk doesn’t mean they can’t tell you they aren’t feeling well. It’s just a matter of recognizing the signs. Even if there could be other excuses for your pet’s change in behavior, some argue that it … Click here to read more
How to Care for Your Cats Teeth Pets Dental Health Month Every year, the The American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA),and the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS), among others, join together to educate pet owners to the importance of regular dental care of their pets during Pet Dental Health Month. According to the American Veterinary Dental … Click here to read more
Cats and Feline Diabetes What are the Symptoms? What is the Treatment? Feline Diabetes Cats are one of the most popular pets in North America. They are loving pets, capable of providing you years of companionship. Like other pets, cats can sometimes get sick. There are several different types of ailments that cats can get, one … Click here to read more
Pet Grooming for the Changing Seasons Taking Care of Your Pet’s Skin, Coat, and Nails Pet grooming for the changing seasons is essential. As the mercury rises and falls, changes in air pressure and humidity can impact pets’ skin, coat, and nail quality. Follow these guidelines to help keep your dogs and cats looking and feeling their best … Click here to read more