White Persian Cat
adminWhite Persian Cat Until the 17th century, there were no longhaired cats in Europe. But a few cats of the type now known as Angoras were then introduced from Turkey,…
Cat Lice
Cat Lice Lice, although not found on cats as commonly as fleas, are Just as much of a pest. Small, wingless insects and lice are of two types—biting and sucking.…
Domestic Cat Breeds
Domestic Cat Breeds Different breeds of cats have long inhabited many parts of the world. Throughout history migrations of the human population have been accompanied by migrations of the cat…
Giardiasis in Cats
Giardiasis in Cats Giardiasis is an intestinal disease caused by another protozoan, Giardia labia, and is found mostly in kittens and young cats. The disease is characterized by diarrhea or…
Cat Internal Parasite Control
Cat Internal Parasite Control All animals harbor internal parasites at one time or other, and the cat is no exception. Some internal parasites are beneficial. Others, such as worms and…
Tapeworm in Cats
Tapeworm in Cats Parasites found in the small intestines of cats are referred to as tapeworms. These intestinal parasites are known as cestodes. The most common tapeworm found in cats…
Cat Flea Control
Cat Flea Control There are four species of fleas associated with animals or human beings - the human flea (Pulex irritants), the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis), the dog flea (C.…
Cat Ticks
Cat Ticks Ticks were once regarded as strictly rural parasites, but these hardy pests are now widely distributed in cities and suburbs. Together with the itching and irritation caused by…
Cat Ear Mites
Cat Ear Mites Ear mites are mall parasites that congregate in the cat’s ears. They work their way down the outer ear canal and feed on the tissue juices. Ear…