Bad breath in cats can be a symptom of periodontitis (dental disease). And did you know that the bacteria that cause periodontitis are also responsible for conditions affecting the kidneys, heart and lungs? You can take steps to combat prevent periodontitis by cleaning your cat’s teeth regularly. Read on to find out how.
What you’ll need
The first thing you’ll need is a mini, cat-specific toothbrush and some pet toothpaste. Don’t try to use a human or dog toothbrush, as it will be too big and unwieldy.…
Hip dysplasia (HD) is a degenerative condition that can occur in your dog when its hip joints do not form properly. It can actually occur in any dog, but larger breeds tend to be most at risk. It’s something that happens in puppyhood, but you’ll mostly see the effects manifest themselves once your dog enters the last years of their life — unfortunately, it’s impossible to prevent the situation once you notice that your dog is suffering.…
While cats have a reputation for being somewhat haughty, they do often form strong relationships with the other cats that they live with and can become very sad and upset when something happens to one their friends. If one of your cats dies or runs away, your other cat (or cats) may become unsettled and exhibit changes in behaviour.
How do I know if my cat is upset?
Like people, cats can mourn in a lot of ways.…
Cats may not like touching water, but drinking it is essential to keeping their bodies healthy. Under normal circumstances, most cats will regulate their own hydration by drinking when they need to. However, diabetic cats can be more prone to dehydration than healthy cats. Severe dehydration (when your cat hasn’t had a drink for 24 hours) is a vet emergency that could be fatal, so it’s important to make sure your cat is always getting enough fluids.…
When the winter season arrives, you will be getting out all your sweaters and coats, turning up the heater, and getting cozy in front of the fire. However, it is important that you not forget about your pets! They can get too cold both inside and outside your home, but these tips can help keep them warm.
Put Them in Clothing
While your dogs and cats probably aren’t fans of clothing the rest of the year, they become essential during the winter.…
It is likely that you have heard about humans developing cataracts – a clouding of the eye lens that can impair vision if left untreated. But did you know that it’s not only humans that can be affected by cataracts? There are, in fact, many species of animals that can suffer from this condition, including horses. If you are a horse owner, your animal is no doubt your pride and joy, and you will want to keep her in the healthiest condition possible, so here’s what you need to know about equine cataracts.…
Toxoplasmosis is a highly contagious parasitic infection that can live in cats and be passed from cats to humans through faeces. Cats can become infected with the parasite by digging in infected soil or eating cat faeces or infected raw meat. Kittens can be born with toxoplasmosis if their mother was infected during pregnancy. Toxoplasmosis can cause dehydration, which can lead to organ failure, and can be life-threatening to your cat.…
