Posted by Arnold Plotnick, DVM on 3/31/2008 in Scratching Post Articles
Chronic renal failure (CRF) is a common cause of feline illness, especially in older cats. It is also incurable. With the exception of a kidney transplant, it is difficult or impossible to improve kidney function in cats with chronic renal failure. But it is possible to slow the progression of renal failure and improve the quality of life through dietary and drug interventions.
Posted by Arnold Plotnick, DVM on 3/14/2008 in Scratching Post Articles
Happy cats demonstrate their happiness by kneading their paws, purring, and bunting (head-butting). A truly ecstatic cat may even drool on her owner. But drooling, while regarded as the utmost affectionate feline compliment, can also signify that something is amiss.
Posted by Sally Deneen on 12/26/2007 in Scratching Post Articles
It is the sound no cat owner wants to hear -- the gagging, the hacking. Then the hairball seems to always land on the new carpet, never on easy-to-clean surfaces. Just why do cats develop hairballs? Even more importantly, what can owners do to reduce them?
Posted by Arnold Plotnick, DVM on 12/18/2007 in Scratching Post Articles
Cats are living longer and better quality lives than ever before, thanks to improved nutrition, veterinary care and educated owners. This increased longevity means that more owners will be faced with the special demands and problems that become apparent with geriatric cats. Understanding aging is the first step in providing the best possible care to your cat in her golden years.
Posted by Audrey Pavia on 10/10/2007 in Scratching Post Articles
When it comes to their eyes, cats share some similarities with people. After all, both human and feline eyes are located in the front of the face, so both species have good depth of field. A good depth of field allows people to do things like play basketball, drive cars and plant flowers. It enables cats to accurately calculate jumping distances when they are hunting or just leaping from your floor to the couch.
Posted by Arnold Plotnick, DVM on 9/7/2007 in Scratching Post Articles
Although cats living together indoor occasionally fight over territory or for owner attention, it rarely leads to serious injury. However, when cats encounter other cats outdoors, fights are likely to occur – usually over territory.
Posted by Pets Best on 8/8/2007 in Scratching Post Articles
Currently there is an overwhelming amount of discussion over the hot issue of whether it is humane to have a feline declawed. There is a tremendous amount of information both positive and negative over this
Posted by Pets Best on 2/23/2006 in Scratching Post Articles
Did you know that our domestic feline friends are believed to be direct descendents of the African wild cat and that cats were domesticated about 5000 years ago! During this time period mankind had...
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