When embarking on a medical weight loss plan you can expect your cat to lose 0.5-1% of body weight per week. Exceeding this amount is not advised as it could lead to some serious metabolic consequences, such as fatty liver disease. Some cats may lose less than 0.5% of their body weight...
The look of clippers isn’t usually what sets a cat off or causes them to distrust them. It is more likely the sound that they make when cutting. Get the clippers out and let your cat investigate them. If they sniff the clippers, give them a treat and carry on letting them investigate...
Some cats are sensitive to the proteins found in the saliva and develop an allergic reaction. Interestingly, in a sensitive cat, even one flea bite can trigger a FAD episode. Cat Scratch Disease (CSD) Fleas can carry the bacteria Bartonella henselae. They pick up B. henselae when feeding...
Many different issues can spark dandruff to form and it can range from nutritional deficiencies, allergies, a disease, even parasites. Allergies can be airborne or food allergies and either can spark skin irritations that cause dry patchy skin and your cat might start to scratch more often. Poor...
and other problems. Furthermore, an irritated skin makes your cat scratch herself which further worsens the condition. Even if you don’t notice any symptoms other than dandruff get your cat to the vet as soon as possible to make sure that there is no underlying disease that’s causing it...
A swollen cat paw can be a sign of an injury, a disease, a sting, a bite, or an infection. Your cat will likely protect the paw, lick it excessively, or avoid bearing weight on the painful foot. If your kitty will let you examine them, you may be able to identify the problem an...
As much as your little one may try, you need to stop them scratching as much as possible. Scratching their eczema can damage the skin and make it worse. Try popping cotton anti-scratch mittens on their hands for bedtime, to prevent your baby from scratching their face. ...
Dry skin on cats is a common condition — especially in winter when the weather turns cooler. Here's how to identify and treat dry skin on cats to maximize your pet's comfort.
As your cat ages, or if you adopt an older cat, they tend to need less fussing. Always pestering your adult cat can cause it tobecome easily agitated and it will likely scratch, hiss, and try to avoid you. Here are some helpful tips to consider when bonding with your cat: ...
But some types of fleas can carry disease. They might spread plague, typhus, cat scratch disease, and parasites, such as tapeworms. Depending on the type of germ, people and animals can get sick if they swallow an infected flea, get flea poop on a cut (often when scratching an itchy ...