Cat and Skunk
Cat and Skunk You will become a truly seasoned pet owner the day your cat comes home looking like a cat but smelling like a skunk. And you may not…
Cat Anal Glands
Cat Anal Glands Tapeworms can cause itching of the anal area as they pass out the anus. Your cat may lick the anal area, or "sleigh-ride": slide along on its…
Cat Allergy Causes and Remedies
Cat Allergy Causes and Remedies Your cat's body has a remarkable immune system of antibodies. These protein substances produced by cells called lymphocytes destroy antigens that invade the body, such…
Cat Agression
Cat Aggression Fortunately, most cats in a household are pleasant family members. They get along with their humans and other "relatives." But there are times when two cats will have…
Cat Abscess
Cat Abscess An abscess is a walled-off collection of pus caused by a bacterial infection. Pus is a collection of live and dead bacteria, dead tissue, white blood cells, and…
Cat Abdominal Pain
Cat Abdominal Pain Acute abdominal pain is characterized by a hunched back and a tense, tender abdomen. It is often accompanied by bloody vomit or stools, unproductive vomiting, painful attempts…
Cardiomyopathy in Cats
Cardiomyopathy in Cats There are two forms of cardiomyopathy: dilated (the heart wall becomes thin) and hypertrophic (the heart wall thickens). The former has recently been linked to some cats'…
Bandaging a Cat
Bandaging a Cat Bandages are used to stop bleeding, keep dirt and bacteria out of the wound, keep the edges of the cut together, support the injured area, and keep…
Cat Decreased Appetite
Cat Decreased Appetite Cats just like people have their good days and bad days. If your pet is alert and active and shows no signs of illness but has not…
Cat Cough
Cat Cough Any irritation of the breathing tubes will trigger one of your cat's best defense mechanisms the cough reflex. In a cough, a violent rush of air cleans material…