Bad breath: Sign of illness?

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Go nose-to-nose with your sleeping cat and give her a loving sniff. If it's not sweet kitty breath that you know and love, but a stench that makes you wince, something may not be right. Just as the eyes may be windows into the soul, a kitty's breath may hint to her health. "A healthy cat's breath should not be offensive," says Eric Davis, DVM, a fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry and director of the Dental Referral Service at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Many Different CausesBad breath, in fact, may indicate conditions from periodontal, kidney, respiratory or liver disease to diabetes, skin disease (involving...


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IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)

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Feline Inflammatory Bowel Disease By Margaret Muns, DVMIn cats, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the most common cause of chronic vomiting and diarrhea. The term actually refers to a group of diseases that are characterized by the invasion of inflammatory cells into the cat's intestinal wall. Symptoms of IBDOne or many of the following symptoms can be found in a cat with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): VomitingDiarrheaWeight lossNormal/increased appetiteStomach rumblingBelchingBlack, tarry stoolsFlatulence (from digested blood)HalitosisIncreased thirstAbdominal painWeight loss In severe cases, weight loss can be extreme. Vomiting cats will...


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Feline Hypertension (High blood pressure)

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High blood pressure (hypertension) in catsHypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, which is a common problem in people. More recently, it has been recognised as an important medical condition of cats. Feline hypertension is commonly found as a complication of other underlying medical conditions (so-called �secondary hypertension'), although primary hypertension (hypertension without any underlying disease) may also be seen in cats. In contrast to people, where primary hypertension (also called essential hypertension) is most common, secondary hypertension is more common in cats. The most common causes of secondary hypertension...


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Come join My myspace and see all out cat lovers and rescuers!http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=348365450...


Destructive Scratching

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Why Do Cats Scratch?Although some people think a cat's scratching behavior is a reflection of his distaste for a couch's upholstery, a not-so-subtle hint to open the drapes, or a poorly conceived Zorro impersonation, the fact is that cats scratch objects in their environment for many perfectly normal reasons. For instance, cats scratch:To remove the dead outer layer of their claws.To mark their territory by leaving both a visual mark and a scent�they have scent glands on their paws.To stretch their bodies and flex their feet and claws.To work off energy.Because scratching is a normal behavior, and one that cats are highly motivated to display,...


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TNR: Trap Neuter Return

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Alley Cat Allies (ACA)National information clearing house and advocacy organization working to establish effective nonlethal programs, including Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), as the standard method of reducing feral cat populations. ACA functions through print, video, and web based information; workshops and conferences; and by consulting with individuals, groups, agencies, and institutions that work directly with feral cats. ACA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit association based in Bethesda, MD, and is supported by 95,000 donors and activists. A nonlethal sterilization method to reduce the number of feral cats in the environment both immediately and for the...


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Feline upper respiratory infection (URI)

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SYMPTOMS:SNEEZINGNASAL DISCHARGERUNNY EYESCOUGHORAL OR NASAL ULCERSSNIFFLESFEVER HOARSE VOICEOR ANY COMBINATION THEROF What cats are at risk?Despite the highly contagious nature of all the feline upper respiratory agents, it is important to realize that most cats are at very small risk for exposure. In other words, in order to get this kind of infection, a cat must be in the same home as an infected cat or share the same human caretaker, toys or food bowls.Typically infected cats come from the shelter, are outdoor cats, or are housed in close contact with lots of other cats (experiencing crowding stress). Persian cats are predisposed to upper...


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Stop animal abuse

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He was a 3 month old kitten that two teenage girls set on fire for fun, in early 2007. Since then he's made a full recovery, and now has a happy, loving home. He was one of the Lucky ones. Every year billions of other animals that would normally make wonderful pets are killed, maimed, tortured, tested on, and/or kept in unthinkable living conditions. In addition to that, an estimated eighty percent of the world's population of cats and dogs are staving, neglected, diseased, or are seen as pests. If you go deeper still the black market of trading exotic animal parts has a multi-billion dollar annual income. And that's just the tip of the iceberg;...


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Help prevent lose, get your Cat microchipped

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"Our pets can be separated from us due to unforeseen reasons even when we are very careful. It can happen to you." A family member is visiting or the cleaning person is over and your pet sneaks out. A hurricane can separate us from our pets too. You have seen news media on lost pets due to hurricanes its heartbreaking!A microchip is a small rice like capsule that is injected into the skin by the shoulder blades. Microchiping is easy and painless and can be done by a shelter or your veterinarian. If you adopt a pet from a shelter alot of time they are already micro chipped. If your pet is lost and someone brings them to a shelter or vet clinic...


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Urinary disease in cats

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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease Holly Nash, DVM, MS Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) was formerly called 'feline urologic syndrome' or FUS. FLUTD affects the cat's urinary bladder and sometimes the urethra (the tube-like structure that leads from the bladder to the outside of the body). The term 'FLUTD' is broad and covers a number of conditions of the urinary tract in cats.What are the symptoms of FLUTD?FLUTD is a serious disease and if left untreated, it can result in death. Signs of FLUTD include:Prolonged squatting or straining in or out of the litter box (some owners...


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Hyperthyroidism in cats

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Hyperthyroidism in CatsVeterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, IncHyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine (hormone) disorder that affects cats. It creates a wide range of signs resulting from the overproduction of thyroid hormone made by the thyroid gland.What is the thyroid gland?The thyroid gland is a small and consists of two lobes, one on each side of the trachea (windpipe) in the neck. This gland produces the major thyroid hormone called thyroxine (T4) and a small amount of another hormone, triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones regulate the body's metabolic rate and affect every system in the body. The...


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Feline Asthma

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Feline AsthmaSusan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline)�2003Feline asthma has been called by many other names, including chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, and allergic bronchitis. Regardless of the name, it is a common feline ailment. Inhaled allergens cause sudden contraction of the smooth muscles around airways, leading to typical clinical symptoms. It is usually impossible to determine which allergens cause asthma in individual cats, but common ones include grass and tree pollens, cigarette or fireplace smoke, various sprays (hair sprays, deodorants, flea sprays, deodorizers), and dust from cat litter. Feline asthma is found in all areas of the...


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Feline chin acne

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Feline Acne:Holly Nash, DVM, MSVeterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.Feline acne is a condition in which comedones (blackheads) develop on the chin of a cat.What causes feline acne?The exact cause of feline acne is not known, but several factors appear to be associated with its development including stress, a suppressed immune system, poor grooming habits, the presence of other diseases, contact or atopic dermatitis, and skin conditions in which abnormal amounts of oils are produced and the hair follicles do not function properly.What are the signs of feline acne?Multiple comedones form on the chin and lips of the cat,...


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Trimming your cats nails

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Notice the pink tissue (the quick) on the inside of the claw.Avoid the quick when you trim the claw; cutting into it willcause pain and bleeding Remove the sharp tip below thequick (away from the toe), clipping about halfway betweenthe end of the quick and the tip of claw.Most cats are capable of' keeping their claws the proper length, either by scratching an object (preferably a scratch post rather than the leg of' your couch) or by chewing off the claw's outer layer (the usual technique for the rear claws). Only rarely (toes a cat-perhaps an old or debilitated cat, or one with extra toes-need human intervention to keep the claws from growing...


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Feline Vision

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Feline Vision: A Cat�s Eye ViewYou and your cat see the world differently. True, your eyes are built around the same design, but each of you has specializations that make your vision best for your needs. You evolved as a fruit-eating diurnal animal; your cat evolved as a meat-eating nocturnal animal. You evolved to have good detail and color vision; your cat evolved to have good vision in the dark. Compare your eye to your cat�s eye, and you�ll understand how each of you attains the best vision for your needs.The PupilLight enters through the pupil, which gets larger or smaller to let more or less light in. The cat�s pupil can get much larger...


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The Animals' Savior

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The Animals' Savior I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter - the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal.And I was angry. "God", I said, "This is terrible! Why don't You do something?"God was silent a moment, and then He spoke softly. "I have done something", He replied. "I created you."-Jim Willis Please visit: http://crean.com/jimwill...


Dont use DOG flea treatments on CATS!!

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Dog flea treatments killing cats08 November 2007 Hundreds of cats are dying needlessly after being accidentally treated with commonly used dog flea treatments, says a study produced by the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS), part of Guy�s and St Thomas� NHS Foundation Trust. Following their recent joint study, the VPIS has joined forces with cat welfare charity Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB) to warn owners of the dangers of using dog flea preparations on cats.The study found one in 10 cats reported to the VPIS died, after being exposed to spot-on dog treatments containing the chemical permethrin. Permethrin is so poisonous to cats they...


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Cats nearly died from hartz flea drops

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One owners story:"I am so sorry i did not see this site before purchasing hartz ultraguard for cats.I nearly killed my two babies, and I feel now as if i had put a virtual gun to their heads. I applied as directed, carefully separated them for over 12 hours, only to find the product did NOT dry. i called the"hartz hotline" only to get a person with limited english and no idea what i was talking about. all he kept saying was "wash it off". i tried to do that, but this stuff is petroleum based and oily. it stuck to their hair, and was impossible to remove. as i washed them, i got sick myself, just from touching them - swollen eyes, itching and...


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Cats and milk

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Should Cats Drink Milk?In the movies, cats love a bowl of cold milk. In the real world, giving a cat milk can do more harm than good. While milk might seem like a natural choice for your cat, the truth is that cow�s milk offers no nutritional value for cats, and it can cause digestive problems in many. The reason is that most cats develop intolerance to lactose shortly after they are weaned. This means that they are unable to digest the sugars that occur naturally in milk. This causes problems that include diarrhea and other unpleasant digestive problems. Some people think that cats need to have milk in order to get all the necessary nutrients....


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Cat Age Chart

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�NEW AGE WELLNESS FOR OLD AGE CATS� By Dr Sherry Zenor, Sarasota fl.It is definitely a �new age� for cats. Once worshipped as gods in ancient Egypt, they have once again come into their own and now outnumber dogs as the # 1 American Pet. They have evolved from a utilitarian existence as rodent-hunters to beloved pets that are considered part of the family.Because the new age cat is primarily an indoor-dweller, they are also living longer than ever before. A cat�s �senior years can last a long time. A 9 year old cat, equivalent to a 52 year old person, has 10 more years to become a �90-year old�. Although old age ailments are common, medical advances...


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