There are numerous dangers for dogs and cats that occur in the spring of the year.
Hairballs in Cats: When Normal Turns Dangerous
Most people think that hairballs in cats are normal. And to some extent, they are. But they can also become dangerous or be a sign of illness in cats.
Food Supplements for Cats with Feline Heart Disease
Cats with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a heart disease that weakens the heart muscle, may benefit from supplements containing taurine, carnitine and CoQ10.
Taurine for Cats: Does Your Cat Need a Taurine Supplement?
Taurine is an essential nutrient for your cat. If your cat’s diet is deficient in taurine, he will need a supplement.
Feline Upper Respiratory Infection: A Common Cat Disease
Sneezing and coughing are frequent symptoms in cats, particularly in kittens. Upper respiratory infection is the most common cause of these symptoms. Feline upper respiratory infections are sometimes referred to as “cat colds.” What Causes Feline Upper Respiratory Infections? There are a number of different viruses and bacteria that can cause upper respiratory infections […]
FeLV: Feline Leukemia Virus Infection in Cats
Leukemia in cats is much different than the types of leukemia that are seen in people. In cats, leukemia is caused by a virus known as the feline leukemia virus, or FeLV. How Can a Cat Owner Know If a Cat Has Feline Leukemia? Many cats that are infected with the feline leukemia virus […]
Pyometra: A Serious Uterine Infection in Dogs and Cats
Intact female dogs and cats are susceptible to several conditions that spayed dogs and cats are not. Pyometra is one of these conditions.
Hookworm Infections in Dogs, Cats and Humans
Hookworms are common parasites for both dogs and cats, with kittens and puppies being particularly susceptible. Besides possessing the ability to make our pets sick, hookworms also have the ability to infect humans as well.
Review of Fur Shui: An Introduction to Animal Feng Shui
Fur Shui: An Introduction to Animal Feng Shui is a delightful little book. It is fun to read and gives a brief overview of using feng shui to improve life for you and your dog, cat or other animals.
Tapeworms in Dogs and Cats: A Common Pet Parasite
Tapeworms are one of the most common types of worms seen in dogs and cats. They are parasites that live in the intestinal tract of infected animals.
Parasites in Dogs and Cats: Roundworms
Common parasites in both dogs and cats, roundworms can cause diarrhea and unthriftiness, particularly in young puppies and kittens. These worms are also contagious to people and care should be taken to avoid infection in children.
What to Do When Your Cat has Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
You’ve just taken your cat to the veterinarian and you’ve received the bad news: Your cat’s test for the feline immunodeficiency virus came back positive. Now what do you do? What does that mean to you and to your cat? What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus? Feline immunodeficiency virus is also known as FIV or sometimes […]
