Cat Pregnancy and Birth
Cat Pregnancy and Birth In cat pregnancy and birth, introduce your queen to the maternity box two weeks before delivery. It should be large enough for the cat to stretch…
Cat Pregnancy and Birth In cat pregnancy and birth, introduce your queen to the maternity box two weeks before delivery. It should be large enough for the cat to stretch…
Cat Skeleton System Without the support and protection of bones, your cat would collapse into fur and skin. Most of the two essential minerals, calcium, and phosphorus are needed by…
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 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 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 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 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 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 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…
Urinary System Structures in the Cat Your pet's urinary system is the main waste-disposal plant. The paired kidneys clean and filter the blood continuously as it passes through them. They…