Signs include partial or total hair loss. The skin surrounding the area of hair loss can appear normal or it can have redness, bumps, scabs, and skin loss. Alopecia may appear in a symmetrical form, or it can be random on the cat's skin.
As humans who use the kitchen countertops to prepare meals, it's obviously pretty unsanitary to have a cat strutting all through the prep area -- and this isn't just about a few stray cat hairs making their way into the pasta sauce.
Although the benefits of e-cigarettes for humans are still in question, according to the Pet Poison Helpline, nicotine poisoning of pet dogs and cats is on the rise.
Unless you're in a medical emergency situation, always take a moment, an afternoon, even overnight to reflect on the diagnosis and figure out what really seems best for your cat.
There is no preventative measure that can be taken for this medical issue, but vaccinations can help to reduce the severity of outbreaks when they do occur.
There are a few hazards all pet owners should keep in mind before heading out to their St. Paddy’s Day festivities — and we aren’t just talking about leprechauns.
Humans can make up so many lame excuses to cover up our guilt for not always enjoying play sessions and quality bonding and interaction time with our cats.
What happens when something seems amiss with your cat and your vet doesn't seem to be making any progress in diagnosing or curing the ailment? Is it best to continue to put faith in the vet's abilities?
Few things are as guaranteed to get your cat's attention as the shaking of the treat bag. But while it's obvious that your feline is all about snacking on her treats of choice, what's the most responsible way to work cats treats into the daily routine? And how many treats should you really be feeding your cat?
In an ideal world, we'd all feed our cats certified-organic, sustainably-sourced, environmentally-friendly cat food. Unfortunately, neither our cats or ourselves live in such an idyllic environment.
With overpopulated shelters and rescues, World Spay Day brings awareness to the problem, encouraging pet owners to spay and neuter their pet dogs and cats.
