Understanding Kidney Disease In Cats

•How To Help Your Cat With Arthritis
Cats can suffer from arthritis just as we humans do, and it mostly affects older cats. There might not be any cure (depending on the type of arthritis), but there are always treatments. Most cats are naturally exceptionally nimble and athletic animals, but as you might expect their joints, ligaments and bones are susceptible to accidental damage, and to the wear and tear of everyday life. On the other hand, giving thanks to their buoyancy, sense of balance, ability to land on their feet and...

•Caring For Your Cat s Ears Do You Know What To Do
When you are a loving cat owner, you know that your cat is solely dependent upon you for her care. Part of caring for your cat and ensuring she stays in good health is caring for her ears. It is something that neither you nor your cat will likely enjoy at first, especially if she is not accustomed to you doing it, but after a while, you will both get used to the routine. In general, you will need to take your cat to the veterinarian at least once a year for a regular checkup, and in between...

•Cats And The Dangers Of Intestinal Parasites
Okay, so here is one of the topics of cat care that no one likes to talk about, but still needs to be covered, internal parasites. There are many different types of internal parasites that could potentially cause medical problems in your cat, some of the more common being hookworms, roundworms, coccidiosis, toxoplasmosis, and tape worms. Even if you have had your cat wormed, she could still get roundworms or hookworms. What is even worse, your cat can pass these parasites on to her kittens....

•Anal sac Disease How To Deal With Anal sac Disease At Home
Is you dog or cat scooting, licking and smelling their rear exit? If they are exhibiting such weird behavior then there must be something wrong with their anus or their anal sac. An animal's anal sacs are strategically located on both sides of the anus cheeks, just under the skin in the opening. They open up to the outside hole by tiny passageways or ducts located near the butt hole. There are glands within the anal sacs that produce a foul-smelling, dark, liquid substance. The anal sacs...

•Nsaid s And Joint Max
There is an estimated 80 million domesticated cats and dogs. The same study revealed that one of five of these animals are suffering from muscle pain. But how will owners be able to tell if there is anything wrong? That is a good question and monitoring its behavior is a good place to start. There are 5 types of arthritis found in cats and dogs. These are namely hip dysplasia, hypertrophic, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid and traumatic. When the drugs purchased over the counter do not work,...

•Feline Dental Care Why Clean Your Cats Teeth
There is more to being a loving cat owner than just feeding and playing with your little feline friend, a lot more. You have to do those things to, but you are also responsible for ensuring your cat’s health, and that includes taking care of your cat’s dental needs. Sure, you take your cat to the veterinarian when you are supposed to, and of course, he cleans and checks your cat’s teeth when you are there, but you should really be performing cat dental care at home as well. When it comes to...

•How To Help Your Dog When It Has Had A Stroke
It may come as a shock to you to find out that your dog has suffered from a stroke. Unlike humans, when a dog has a stroke, he often won't become paralyzed or display any of the human signs of stroke. In fact, with the right care and attention, chances are he will bounce right back within a short period after suffering from a stroke, especially if he has a little help. How To Tell Your Dog Has Had A Stroke? Often, there are a few signs that will tell you that your dog is suffering from a...

•How To Treat Eye Infections In Pets
Pet owners want the best for the pets and that includes keeping their pets healthy by trying to prevent diseases and illnesses and treating them when they occur. Unfortunately eye infections are fairly common in pets. They can crop up on their own or occur when something lodges in the eye. They can also occur when the surface of the eye, called the cornea, gets scratched. The common warning signs to look out for that your pet has an eye infection are: eye discharge, squinting, redness,...