In addition to the upper and lower eyelids that we share with them, cats have a third eyelid, which can also be called the nictitating membrane. It is not usually visible and only occasionally we find it displayed. Seeing this third eyelid covering the eye is not a sign that we should miss, since it indicates …
Feline hepatic lipidosis is a serious disease. So much so that it can be deadly. It is due to an accumulation of fats in the liver. It occurs for different reasons and is primary or secondary. An early diagnosis and early treatment improve the prognosis. The cat is admitted to provide intensive care that includes medication, hydration and, in …
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Rabies is a very feared disease. This is because it is fatal in almost all cases. Furthermore, it can be transmitted from animals to humans. In some countries the cat is one of the species that can infect people. It is a disease distributed worldwide, although in many countries it has been controlled thanks to the development and …
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If you have a cat, you have surely witnessed its panic when hearing a tap or that it avoids, at any cost, all kinds of contact with water, almost desperately. Well yes, our feline pets in general do not like water. And despite their reputation for being super hygienic, it doesn’t hurt to turn to certain …
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There are three types of allergies that appear most frequently in cats. These are allergy to flea bites, food allergies and so-called atopic dermatitis. All three can present with similar symptoms that are also common to some diseases. For this reason, it is necessary to visit the veterinarian to find the exact diagnosis and to be able …
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Cystitis is a relatively common disease in cats. They may suffer from cystitis of infectious origin or what is known as interstitial or idiopathic cystitis. Treatment will be different depending on the type of cystitis. It is very important that if we appreciate that our cat has a problem urinating, we quickly contact the veterinarian. A cystitis could …
We all know how annoying fleas are, since they not only affect our kitties but they can also spread through our home causing a large infestation. And not only can they bring with them other problems such as viral or bacterial diseases, but they can also cause allergic reactions in our cats, known as DAPP …
Although we sometimes talk about menstruation to refer to the heat period of cats, the truth is that their reproductive cycle has nothing to do with that of the human species. If we live with a cat it is very important that we know the details of this cycle and its peculiarities. With information we can …
Hyperthermia is the elevation of body temperature to limits that endanger the life of the cat. This is what happens in heat stroke, which tends to occur more frequently in the months with higher temperatures. Heat stroke is undoubtedly a very serious emergency. Avoiding it is very simple if we follow a series of simple tips that …
Outside of normal shedding periods, our cat should not lose hair, much less show bald spots or alopecic areas. Therefore, if we detect a lack of hair, we are facing a health problem. The causes of hair loss are numerous and have both physical and psychological origin. Let’s see in detail what are the most common causes …