Mature cats and cats that show any signs of early kidney disease should be screened for kidney function. What to Do Kidney failure is sneaky. Many times, the symptoms are masked or completely invisible until the damage is critical. The typical cat in kidney failure has already lost about 70...
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potassium, zinc, iron, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus. The fishy treats are also a significant source of B vitamins and vitamin A. However, sardines are often packed in oil that can cause problems for cats, like gastrointestinal upset. Avoid buying...
The best places to administer fluids subcutaneously to a cat are on the lateral parts of its shoulder blades and after the ribcage. Avoid administering them above the spinal cord (from neck to tail base) or close to the heart or lungs. The ideal place is right after its ribcage. How to...
If they hate their litter box, they may use it less frequently (or avoid it altogether). This behavior can lead to urinary problems like cystitis or blockage and other issues like peeing outside the litter box or marking territory (I know some cats who pee in the sink). To encourage ...
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Cat whiskers are so sensitive that they can determine subtle changes in movement and pressure. Whiskers function to help cats find food, relate spatially to their environment, and avoid potential dangers by detecting movement from potential predators. Because cat whiskers are so sensitive, every time...
Kidney disease Dehydration could be fatal for cats, which is why you should know how to recognize the signs in your furry companion, so you can quickly treat them to prevent further health damage and avoid severe medical problems. Signs of Dehydration in Cats ...
VeterinarianDr. Joanna Woodnuttadvises to avoid changing your cat’s diet when they’re involved in a very stressful situation, such as when they’re hospitalized. “If forced to eat food when they feel anxious or nauseous, cats can develop an aversion which is very hard to overcome,” she...
Avoid using triple antibiotic ointment. Cats like to lick things off their nose, and one of the ingredients in Neosporin is Polymyxin B. In rare instances, this ingredient has caused anaphylactic reactions and death in cats. morgan23/iStock/GettyImages ...