Signs a Cat Is Going to Attack
Cats aren’t always friendly and cuddly. Whether it is your trusty cat having a bad day, a teenage kitten playing too rough, or a stray cat defending its territory, knowing the signs a cat might attack will help you avoid a bad bite. “Cats may attack their owners for various reasons, including fear, irritability, pain, […]
Wet Food, Dry? Both?
We have so many options when it comes to feeding a cat, and this is surely a good thing. It would seem like the first decision is whether to feed a dry (kibble) diet or a wet (canned) diet. But here’s the thing: There are pluses to both types of foods, and you don’t have […]
“Sudden” Blindness
Cats are notoriously good at hiding early symptoms of disease, often providing few clues until things get so bad that normal functioning is impossible. This often makes it seem like they are suddenly severely ill when just yesterday they appeared fine. But that’s rarely what happens, and vision loss is a classic example. The reality […]
Happening Now…
Coronavirus in Cat—The United Kingdom’s Animal and Plant Health Agency confirmed a SARS-CoV-2 infection in a cat, according to CNN. The cat likely contracted the infection from its owners, who had COVID-19. Both the cat and its owners have recovered. The cat’s preliminary diagnosis was feline herpes virus, but the cat was tested for infection […]
Bad Breath in Cats
What can you do to help combat bad breath in your feline companion? Rule out serious illness and get any dental problems treated and under control. You will need to follow up with regular preventive dental care. A course of antibiotics may be required to get any bacterial infections treated and eliminated. Breath mints for […]