Intestinal blockage is a fairly common condition among cats. Not only is it painful, but it can also be potentially fatal. Curious creatures that they are, cats, especially younger ones, often get into trouble by consuming indigestible objects that don’t have a business being in their bodies. From cooked animal bones that can splinter to … Read more
Is your feline friend feeling a little under the weather? Your cat might’ve come down with a common cold. If the cat’s situation persists, it could be something worse, like an upper respiratory infection. Cats usually mingle a lot with their kind. That’s how the infection passes on. A bacteria or virus could’ve latched on … Read more
Toxoplasmosis is among the most common parasitic diseases in the world. It infects both humans and animals, including our beloved cats. According to experts, at least 20 to 60% of cats have been infected by toxoplasmosis at some point in their lives. Half of these cases are caused due to the transmission of contaminated food … Read more
Mercury has always been a common cause of poisoning symptoms for both humans and cats. Sadly, mercury can be found abundantly in birds and fish. Also, it can be absorbed by the soil, which can result in crop contamination. Because cats are huge fans of fish—tuna, in particular—they’re more susceptible to mercury poisoning than humans. … Read more
One of the most common conditions in young cats, and sometimes adults, nasal polyps can be a nuisance to those adorable pets. These fleshy growths are developed in the nasal passages of cats, making it harder to breathe, eat, and sleep. Yet, the reason why these polyps are so tricky to detect is that their … Read more
When there are indicators of a rat infestation, homeowners will try to get rid of the infestation using the quickest and easiest solutions they can find. Some homeowners resort to glue traps and snap traps, whereas others resort to rodenticides, which happen to be the most popular solution. What many pet owners aren’t aware of, … Read more
Caused by a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi, Lyme disease is possibly one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases. Within 36 to 48 hours of being bitten, ticks carrying this bacteria start to transmit this disease to the host animal. While it’s uncommon and hasn’t happened outside of a laboratory, cats can contract Lyme disease. Thing … Read more
People often forget that pets have a different metabolism than humans. Just because we can tolerate the occasional puff of bug spray doesn’t mean that cats can. Bug sprays typically contain an organophosphorus compound or a pyrethrin derivative. Both interfere with nerve impulses on a synaptic level, causing serious damage. In some cases, bug spray … Read more