Cats purr to calm themselves in high-stress situations like going to the vet or giving birth. So, if your cat is purring all the time, it might indicate that something is wrong. Animal behavioralist, Desmond Morris, says that purring is “a sign of friendship— either when the cat is ...
Your cat mayvomit or have diarrhea and often shows a loss of appetite with corresponding weight loss. The buildup of toxins in the blood can lead to a depressed cat or even more severe neurologic signs such as seizures, circling, or head pressing. Some cats will die from these toxic build...
Thanks for sharing this, and it can apply with cats as well as dogs. 🙂 Reply Jen Gabbard says June 15, 2015 at 3:07 pm That’s very interesting that the same can be said for cats; I really miss out on so many kitty behaviors. Reply Camille Schake says June 15, 2015 at 2:...
Almost all cats will have Coccidia at some point in their lives. These are single-celled (protozoan) parasites. The parasite enters the cat’s intestinal lining cells, where it develops and subsequently ruptures the cells, harming the cat’s intestines. Disease (coccidiosis) develops more often ...
One reason cats eat grass is because it acts as a digestive aid. In the wild, cats often eat grass after consuming their prey. Cats don't have the enzymes to digest grass, so they sometimes vomit it back up, ridding their system of the indigestible parts of the prey. Our pet cats ma...
Cats suffering from hairball problems don't always actually bring up the hairball right away. Sometimes, they vomit up liquid, bile, and undigested food several times before the actual hairball emerges. These cats might also suffer from decreased appetite until the hairball comes up, and the own...
(lethargy, vomit, diarrhea, etc). If everything goes well, the animal can be vaccinated when the doctor says so. If the animal shows any signs of being sick during the first 7 days under observation, you must take it to the Veterinary hospital immediately. The doctor will check the ...
Unlike people, cats cannot sweat. If they’re too hot, they cool down by panting. Stress and elevated heart rate can also cause a cat to pant. Normal panting occurs when it’s hot in the car and can be solved by creating a cross-breeze with the windows open or turning on the air ...
wedding. After you suck down your meal and you’ve fill your stomach to the brim with rolls, cake and alcohol, get your bloated ass on the dance floor for the Electric Slide and start working off those calories. If this causes you to briefly vomit in your own mouth you’re doing it ...
In most cases, dogs will vomit or have diarrhea due to: Stress, nervousness, or anxiety Stress can trigger gastrointestinal upset resulting in stress colitis. There are numerous factors or situations that cause stress in dogs. Such situations include, but are not limited to: Boarding Traveling Ho...