At a glance
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Chiggers (Trombiculiasis) in Cats
Julia Wilson, 'Cat World' Founder
Walking Dandruff (Cheyletiellosis) in Cats
What is cheyletiellosis?
Also known as walking dandruff, cheyletiellosis is a highly contagious skin disease caused by the Cheyletiellosis mite. Cats are most commonly infected with Cheyletiella blakei. Infection occurs more often in young cats, although cats of any age can become infected.
Common Cat Parasites – Internal and External
Parasites are organisms that survive by feeding off of other creatures. Among cats, parasites generally feed on the animal’s blood, tissues or intestinal contents.
Toilet Training Your Kitten – Hints and Tips
Cats are fastidious by nature and in my experience, require little work on the way of toilet training as most kittens are already litter trained by the time they come to their new home. Their mother plays a large role in this, training her kittens from an early age.
Inappropriate Urination (Periuria) In Cats
Cats are clean animals by nature, so when a cat starts urinating outside the litter box (medically known as periuria), this is usually a sign that there is something wrong with either the cat or the litter box. There are two types of periuria, marking (which is the marking of vertical objects such as walls … Read more
Increased Thirst and Urination in Cats
Frequent urination (polyuria) goes hand in hand with frequent drinking (polydipsia). It isn’t a disease but a symptom of a medical problem. Polyuria is defined as the excessive production and elimination of urine and polydipsia is increased thirst.
Cat Spraying and Urine Marking
Urine spraying is a marking behaviour that enables cats to communicate with one another, it is also a leading cause of cats being surrendered to shelters. While we humans consider it a problem, it is actually quite normal and is their way of marking their territory.
What to Do When You Can’t Afford A Vet
People regularly join our forums seeking medical advice on a sick pet they can’t afford veterinary care for. Unfortunately, nobody online, not even veterinarians can safely diagnose a sick pet via the Internet. The only way to obtain proper medical care is to see a veterinarian. But what does the pet owner do if they … Read more
Excessive Tear Production & Tear Staining in Cats
What causes tear staining in cats?
Also known as epiphora, tear staining is caused by an abnormal overflow of tears from the eyes, which often results in unsightly staining of the fur around the eyes. There are several causes for this including:
Summer Care For Cats
With summer fast approaching, now is a good time to look at some summertime tips which will help make life just that little bit more comfortable and safer for our feline family members.
Heatstroke and dehydration are real dangers, especially in summer.