While it’s considered rare in cats, hip dysplasia can make life miserable for your cat if it develops. Kittens as young as four months old can show signs of this disabling condition. Overview According to PetPlace.com, hip dysplasia refers to the abnormal development of a cat’s hip joint and problems from the resulting deformity. This ...
“The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken” – Anonymous How true this quote is, not only for humans, but for our pets as well. It is said that cats, more than any other household pet, desire routine. Many situations stress cats. As loving pet ...
Internal parasites in cats can be hard to detect. Not all parasites produce symptoms, but also, many cats are well adapted to hiding their symptoms until they are extremely ill. A responsible cat owner should be aware of any potential types of internal parasites, their symptoms and treatments. Feline Bladder Worm Bladder worms are rare, ...
Diane Levesque, a jury consultant in Rochester, New Hampshire, was mystified. She had just adopted two domestic-short-haired cats-a brother and sister–from a friend who moved to an apartment where cats were not allowed. Levesque, who already had two cats, was happy that all four felines seemed to get along. Within a couple of days, however, ...
As a longtime cat owner, I’ve had plenty of opportunity to observe and deal with sick cats. While sickness in your cat should be properly diagnosed and treated by a veterinarian, there are a number of signs and symptoms you might recognize that could mean your cat is sick. Signs of a Sick Cat: Change ...
