Cats & Kittens : Health & Vet Care
What to Do when Your Cat Gets a Snake Bite
If you are a cat owner, it is always a good idea to be prepared for pet emergencies. A good way to prepare is to have a pet first aid kit on hand to treat your cat. Cats that go outdoors are always getting hurt and into trouble. One emergency to prepare for is snakebites. While snakebites are more common in dogs than cats, it is always good to be prepared for such problems...
Jan 14, 2006, 16:07

Cats & Kittens : Health & Vet Care
What is a Hairball and How Can You Prevent Your Cat from Getting One?
Hairballs are no fun to have.  Many animals are susceptible to it. Heck, even humans can get a hairball.  However, it is our favorite feline, the housecat, which suffers the most.  A hairball is exactly what it sounds like - a ball of hair!  So you are probably wondering – why in the heck do cats get hairballs in the first place?  The answer lies in their grooming practices.  You’ve seen cats give themselves “baths” before, haven’t you?  Where do you think all that hair they lap up with their tongues goes?...
Jan 14, 2006, 16:04

Cats & Kittens : Health & Vet Care
What Illnesses Does Your Cat’s Vaccinations Cover?
All felines should be vaccinated annually to protect their health. Even if your cat is indoors, there is a possibility that he may escape and be exposed to harmful diseases. Vaccines typically fall into two categories: core vaccinations that are recommended for all cats, and non-core vaccinations that are administered under certain circumstances...
Jan 14, 2006, 16:03

Cats & Kittens : Health & Vet Care
Weight Management for your Feline – What to Do When Your Cat is Overweight
Perhaps the most common malnutrition problem with cats is obesity.  To be considered obese, a cat has to be at least 20% heavier than what is considered to be its optimal weight, and the excess weight is due to fat accumulation.  A cat that is 1-19% over its ideal body weight is considered to be overweight.  To maintain health and to ensure a long and happy life, cats should be neither obese nor overweight...
Jan 14, 2006, 16:01

Cats & Kittens : Health & Vet Care
Toxoplasmosis – What is It and How to Avoid It
Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the single-celled toxoplasma gondii parasite.  This parasite is found throughout the world, but more than 60 million people in the United States alone may be currently infected with the toxoplasma parasite.  Few people show symptoms of toxoplasmosis because the immune system wards it off.  In pregnant women or people with compromised immune systems, however, toxoplasmosis can cause serious health problems...
Jan 14, 2006, 15:55

Cats & Kittens : Health & Vet Care
Top Three Skin Conditions in Cats
Cats that suffer from skin conditions can become quite uncomfortable and will need treatment. Excessive scratching and itching will lead to patchy hair loss, redness, swelling and scabs. If your kitty is experience a skin conditions, check with your vet to see what kind of options are available...
Jan 14, 2006, 15:53

Cats & Kittens : Health & Vet Care
Timetable for your Cat’s Vaccinations
A vaccine is a substance that is made from dead or living pathogens. It is injected into the body through inoculation (intranasal versions have also recently been developed), which causes the body to create antibodies and, therefore, makes your cat immune to getting the disease in the future...
Jan 14, 2006, 15:46

Cats & Kittens : Health & Vet Care
Tick Tock – How to Treat for Ticks around the Clock
Have you ever heard the saying, “Blood tells the tale?” In the case of ticks, that would definitely be an accurate statement.  On your cat, ticks can be fairly easy to spot, especially if your cat has a short fur coat.  If the ticks have just newly latched on to your cat’s skin, they will not yet have the telling distended body that is full of blood, their favorite and only meal they need to live on.  So how do ticks find their way onto your cat?...
Jan 14, 2006, 15:45

Cats & Kittens : Health & Vet Care
Parasite Problems in your Family Feline
When your family feline has parasites, just remember that it bears no reflection necessarily on your own hygiene habits.  You can maintain a super clean home.  You can wash and groom your pet regularly. You can treat them for fleas and ticks.  However, chances are that your cat will still get some type of parasite.  Parasites in your family cat are embodied in both external and internal forms...
Jan 14, 2006, 15:26

Cats & Kittens : Health & Vet Care
Mucking with Mange – Treatment Options for your Cat
Mange is a skin contagious skin condition caused by mites and parasites in animals. Most of the time, cats that are affected by mange are outdoor cats. Left untreated, the cat can become very ill and can lose their fur. Mange can cause discomfort, scratching and itching. There are several options for treating a cat for mange...
Jan 14, 2006, 15:24

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