Why A Kitten Needs Interactive Play
on Oct 24, 2009 in Cat Playtime cat exercise interactive play Interactive play sessions are beneficial to your new kitten. These sessions are important because they help: reduce fear build muscle tone and coordination prevent items in your home from being damaged to teach what is and isn’t acceptable for...

Why An Adult Cat Needs Interactive Play
on Sep 18, 2009 in Cat Playtime cat exercise interactive play Interactive play sessions are beneficial to an adult cat. These sessions help to: build trust build confidence strengthen the bond you share with one another reduce fear provide exercise for an overweight or sedentary cat encourage a normal and heal...

Pyelonephritis
on Aug 15, 2009 in Cat Health kidney problems pyelonephritis Pyelonephritis is most often the cause of a bladder infection which travels up into the kidneys of a cat. An advanced infection elsewhere in the body (for example, periodontal disease) can also be the result. If the infection is acute, signs will usu...

Keratitis
on Jun 26, 2009 in Cat Health eye disorders keratitis Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea that can effect one or both eyes. Signs include: discharge, squinting, sensitivity of light, and the appearance of the third eyelid. You may find the cat pawing at her eye. This inflammation is very painful...

Feline Calicivirus (FCV)
on May 24, 2009 in Cat Health fcv feline calicivirus Feline Calicivirus or FCV is spread by direct contact with eye or nasal discharge and saliva. It may also be spread by coming into contact with the water bowl or litter box of an infected cat. In the beginning symptoms include nasal and eye dischar...

Otitis
on Apr 13, 2009 in Cat Health ear disorders ear infection otitis Cats can develop inflammation of the outer ear (otitis externa) from ear mites, bacteria, wax accumulation, or infected wounds. Symptoms include odor, scratching or pawing at the ears, inflammation, head shaking, appearance of exudate, or holding ear...

Tapeworms
on Mar 9, 2009 in Cat Health parasites tapeworms Tapeworms live in the intestines and are probably the most common parasites seen in adult cats. Before transmission to the cat, they require an intermediate host during the larval stage. Lice and fleas are common hosts and based on a cat’s con...

Feline Chlamydiosis
on Feb 13, 2009 in Cat Health feline chlamydiosis feline pneumonitis Feline chlamydiosis, also known as feline pneumonitis, is a respiratory infection that can range from mild to very severe and is spread through direct contact. The symptoms include conjunctivitis, which causes discharge and redness from the eyes. Oth...

Signs Of Potential Kidney Problems
on Jan 4, 2009 in Cat Health kidney problems The following is a list of signs to watch for that may indicate that your cat may have a  kidney problem. increase or decrease in normal water consumption increase or decrease in normal urine output blood in urine diarrhea vomiting weight...

Signs Of Potential Kidney Problems
on Jan 4, 2009 in Cat Health kidney problems The following is a list of signs to watch for that may indicate that your cat may have a  kidney problem. increase or decrease in normal water consumption increase or decrease in normal urine output blood in urine diarrhea vomiting weight...