Most people expect a cat’s nose to be cool and wet, and this is true in most cases, but a dry nose on its own is not a sign of sickness. The cool, moist hairless portion of the nose is known as the planum, nose pad or nose leather, and is covered in bumps and ridges that are unique to each cat.
Cat Health Collection
Cat health articles. Browse our health collection for common and uncommon cat health issues.
How to Administer Eye Medication to a Cat
From time to time it will be necessary to administer medications to your cat’s eyes which have multiple purposes including. Eye medications are typically drops or ointments.
Entropion in Cats
What is entropion?
Entropion (en-TROH-pee-on) is an inward rolling of the eyelid which causes irritation and discomfort as the eyelashes and facial hair rub against the delicate cornea. Most cases involve the lower eyelid and can affect one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) eyes.
Are Daffodils and Jonquils Toxic to Cats?
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Botanical name: Narcissus spp.
- Common names: Daffodil, Jonquil, Paperwhite
- Toxicity: Toxic to cats
- Toxic properties: Lycorine (also known as narcissine) and other alkaloids
About
Daffodils and jonquils are a common spring-flowering bulb with orange, yellow, or cream trumpet-shaped flowers which are popular in ornamental gardens, public parks and as a cut flower. Narcissus spp., is native to southern Europe and Northern Africa but are now widespread throughout the globe.
Why Does Cat Urine Smell So Bad?
Anybody who shares their home with a cat who uses a litter tray or who has experienced a cat spraying knows that cat urine has a unique and pungent odour compared to that of our canine companions.
Urine is produced by the kidneys which filter waste products out of the blood, which pass through the ureters and into the bladder, which is then expelled during urination. Urinary waste products include urea (a waste product of protein metabolism), creatinine, uric acid, sodium and other electrolytes.
How to Treat Nasal Congestion in Cats
Nasal congestion is a manifestation of nasal inflammation (medically termed rhinitis) which leads to excess mucus. The type of discharge will vary depending on the underlying cause but may be watery, mucoid (thick), purulent or bloody. Discharge can lead to congestion in which the nose becomes partially or fully blocked. This affects the cat’s ability to smell, which can impact the cat’s appetite.
7 Ways To Stop Cat Litter Scatter and Tracking
Cat litter has an amazing ability to find its way from one end of the house to the other and can be a constant source of frustration for pet owners.
The two issues at play 1) cats like to cover up their waste by flicking clean over the top and many over-zealous cats flick it right out of the litter tray and 2) some litter can stick to the bottom of the paws which is then walked through the house.
How To Tell If Two Cats Are Bonded?
What are bonded cats?
Bonded cats are a pair of cats who have formed a close relationship with one another. Some bonded cats are littermates, or parent and sibling, but many are unrelated. Most bonded cats have been introduced to each other from a young age and have grown up together in the same household.
Laryngitis in Cats
About
The larynx (better known as the voice box in humans) is a cylindrical group of muscles, cartilage and soft tissue which contains the vocal cords and is located in the upper opening of the trachea. Laryngitis is a common disease in cats which occurs when the larynx becomes inflamed due to irritation or infection. It can be acute (sudden onset) or chronic (long-standing).
One study found a mean age was seven years, with a range of 9 months to 18 years. There was a higher incidence in Burmese cats.
9 Low Shed Cat Breeds
Low shed cat breeds at a glance
- Sphynx
- Donskoy
- Cornish Rex
- Devon Rex
- Lykoi
- Bengal
- LaPerm
- Selkirk Rex
- Siamese