Introduction Chronic kidney disease (kidney failure) is a permanent loss of kidney function.Diseased kidneys cannot perform normal tasks, such as filtering the blood of toxins, maintaining hydration, balancing minerals, and stimulating red blood cell production.Approximately 50% of cats will develop kidney disease in their life. Signs of … [Read more...] about Kidney Disease in Cats
Feline Periodontal Disease
There are 26 deciduous teeth and 30 permanent teeth in a cat.Nearly 70 percent of cats ages 3 and older have signs of dental disease.Many of those cats will never receive any home dental care, and the condition of their teeth will worsen every year for the rest of their lives.Periodontal disease begins when bacteria in the mouth form a substance … [Read more...] about Feline Periodontal Disease
Vomiting in cats: It’s normal until it’s not
Summary: Some vomiting in cats may be normal.Frequency less than 1-2 times per monthConsists of hairballs or partially digested food if a cat eats too quicklyChronic vomiting in cats is commonFrequency is often at least once weekly, typically multiple times per weekPatients may seem otherwise normalChronic vomiting that lasts for months … [Read more...] about Vomiting in cats: It’s normal until it’s not
Introducing Two Cats
Introducing a new cat into your home takes time and patience. Here are a few tips Keep the cats separate to start with. Set up a separate room for your new cat. This gives the newcomer a safe place to become accustomed to her new surroundings and also enables you to control when and how the two cats meet. Make sure the room has a litter box, … [Read more...] about Introducing Two Cats
Traveling by car with a cat
Traveling by car with your cat CAN be a fun and enjoyable experience. Here are some ideas on how you can minimize the stress if you have a kitty you are worried will not do well traveling a long distance in a car. Pre-travel Try to get your cats acclimated to the cat carrier. Leave it open with bedding in it, in the room they are most … [Read more...] about Traveling by car with a cat
Cats and seniors
This article is from the American Humane Association. Cats make great companions for people of all ages and walks of life. Whether you are a busy single professional living alone in a small apartment in the city, a family with children living in a house in the suburbs or a senior citizen living in a retirement home, a cat can be your ideal … [Read more...] about Cats and seniors
End-of-life Decisions
If your cat is facing end-of-life issues, please consider honoring the friendship he/she has given you by compassionate euthanasia. The SPCA for Monterey County is one resource for compassionate euthanasia services. Local veterinary offices also offer this to pet guardians. There are fees involved. … [Read more...] about End-of-life Decisions
Older cats are worth the investment
Jackson asks, "Thinking about bringing a new cat into your life? I want to spread the word about the joys of adopting an older cat. Yes, it's a commitment and there are some sacrifices, but the payoff is major!" With an older cat, you'll know how he acts with children and other animals. You'll also avoid the accidents and messes that a kitten will … [Read more...] about Older cats are worth the investment