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…

Coccidia Cat Parasite

Coccidia Cat Parasite There are four species of coccidian that produce the condition known as coccidiosis in cats, dogs, and other animals. Each of the four species prefers one particular…

Black Persian Cats

Black Persian Cats A True Black Persian is a relatively rare animal. Many cats may seem black but on closer inspection actually have white or rust flecks in their coats.…

Peke Persian

Peke Persian Actually, a variety of the Red Persian - the only variety - the Peke Persian is bred to have a face resembling that of the Pekingese dog: a…

Cameo Cat Breed

Cameo Cat Breed A relative newcomer, the Cameo cat was developed in the 1950s by crossbreeding Smoke and Tortoiseshell Persians. It has a white undercoat that is tipped with cream,…