Cat Health
Vaccinating Your Cat -- While pet owners are often told by their veterinarians that they need this vaccine or that, and they must have them annually, a great deal of controversy has arisen about vaccination protocols, the vaccines themselves, and the potential hazards such as vaccination site sarcomas.
Cardiac disease in felines -- It is always heartbreaking, to lose a beloved pet. But to lose one suddenly, with no signs of illness that you would gladly have treated, is perhaps the cruellest way to be deprived of a loving companion. Many people find themselves doubting their care of the animal in question. Being only human, we often blame ourselves. One of the major causes of sudden death in felines, are cardiac disorders.
Does your cat need medical insurance? -- Seems like a strange thing to ask - medical insurance for a pet? But more and more often I keep hearing about it and so do veterinarians. "Wellness plans," which are pet versions of HMOs, and even a membership savings plan for pet owners are options springing up across the country and have been growing in popularity.
Cats and String -- Cats and kittens love to play with string, but we have all been warned about leaving a cat alone with a piece of string. Muir and Rosen from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine Department of Surgical Sciences recently reported the result of a 5 month old female Siamese who had swallowed string.
Aromatherapy for Animals: Healing Blends for Cats -- Cats are inherintly instinctive, independent and agile creatures. They are notorius for chasing almost anything and eating mice, birds and other small animals. Cats also love roaming and playing, and often fight to protect their territory.
Holistic Aromatherapy for Cats -- Most any cat owner will tell you their feline friends are capable of conveying emotion. In fact, they may even say they can recognize and distinguish specific emotions their cats display, including love, anger, illness, annoyance and more.
Aghhh! My Cat Has Got Fleas -- Think that your indoor only cat is safe? Not so, fleas can travel into your home on your clothing (white garments seem particularly attractive to fleas). Once inside your home they easily transfer themselves to your cat who is a much more desirable host.
Farewell to Fleas -- Are you worried about the effects of chemicals on your dog? Why not make your own safe, non toxic flea repellents?
Learn These Problems Now, And You Can Avoid Your Cat Becoming Ill In The Future -- Cats, like any other animal out there, can become sick. There are several health problems that can affect your cat. If you have never owned one though you may not realize just what those can be. Knowing what to look for can protect your pet’s health.
Help Keep The Pet Population Under Control, And Your Cat Healthy -- It is essential that you take the time to really consider whether or not you should neuter your cat. Because there are so many strays and so few homes for them, it is wise to really take the time to make sure that if you are going to keep your pet natural that you should keep him from reproducing.
