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Signs Of Potential Kidney Problems
Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:53:45 +0000
The following is a list of signs to watch for that may indicate that your cat may have a kidney problem.
increase or decrease in normal water consumption
increase or decrease in normal urine output
blood in urine
diarrhea
vomiting
weight loss and anorexia
sensitivity or pain in back, near kidney (for example the cat may have a hunched posture)
dull haircoat
fever
excessive [...]
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Why Cat?s Hiss And Spit
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:03:10 +0000
When a cat hisses, it is used a a defensive sound. The cat creates the hiss when she opens her mouth with lips pulled back, and then forces out a burst of air through an arched tongue. Since the sound resembles a snake, the cat will use the hiss to try and bluff her attacker [...]
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CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:28:22 +0000
CPR must be performed if the cat has no heartbeat and isn’t breathing. If the cat does have a heartbeat but no respiration, artificial respiration should be performed instead. Never attempt to perform CPR on a cat who is breathing. Since CPR is difficult to perform, if it is at all possible to get to [...]
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Cat Body Postures (Language)
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:54:43 +0000
The following is a brief guide to cat body language. Keep in mind that these are general descriptions only. When determining your own cat’s body language, take into account the environment she’s in. She may show only some of the characteristics of a certain body posture. In time, as you view your cat in certain [...]
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Septicemia
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:08:08 +0000
Septicemia is an infection that is seen in kittens under two weeks of age. This infection can enter the bloodstream by way of an infected umbilical cord or through bacteria-infected milk.
Signs of septicemia include: distended, bloated stomachs, vocalization, and difficulty in defecation. The kitten may appear as if she’s constipated, but by taking a look [...]
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Eclampsia (Milk Fever)
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:32:15 +0000
A cat with a low serum calcium level can develop eclampsia due to the calcium demand during nursing. This is more likely to occur when the mother cat has a large litter. Initially the first signs of eclampsia are restlessness, rapid breathing, uncoordinated gait, pale mucous membranes, and a dangerously high fever. The muscles in [...]
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How To Check Your Cat?s Respiratory Rate
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:51:22 +0000
First step is to observe the movement of your cat’s chest or abdomen. To get the respiratory rate, count the number of movements that take place in sixty seconds. You don’t want to attempt doing this if your cat is excited or hot because the rate will be abnormally high. For a cat at rest, [...]
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The American Curl
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:13:41 +0000
The defining feature of the American Curl is its uniquely shaped ears. The kittens are born with straight ears, which then tightly curl back within three to five days later. At around sixteen weeks
the ears finally relax to their permanent position. The final positions ranges from almost straight, which would considered a pet-quality cat, to [...]
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Pneumothorax
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:46:03 +0000
Pneumothorax, or air in the chest cavity, can result from a blow to the chest. This can happen if a cat sustains an open chest injury (for example, being struck by a car), or by falling from a window or tree. Some chronic lung diseases can also cause it to occur. Air leaks from the [...]
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Toxic Milk Syndrome
Sun, 25 May 2008 19:12:16 +0000
The milk of a mother cat can become toxic to her kittens due to breast infections such as mastitis. Commercial milk replacement may also be toxic if it has turned bad or has not been properly prepared. The signs of toxic milk syndrome can include diarrhea, excessive kitten volcalization, or a bloated stomach. Septicemia can [...]
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