During hot summer months it is important to take extra care of your cat. Be careful to protect your cat from dehydration. Since your cat is unable to communicate with you, you will have to keep a sharp eye on your pet. Watch for any changes in behavior that may be related to heat. If you aren't home enough to keep an eye on your cat, make arrangements for cool living conditions so that your cat doesn't dehydrate and overheat.
Cats get urinary infections more often than you might think. As their causes are not always clear, vets often mistake a common symptom of cats' urinary infections - like peeing outside the litter box - as something behavioral, due perhaps to stress, rather than the medical condition that is actually underlying it.
The mysterious gaze of a cat often leaves us spellbound, but the true wonder lies within the intricate anatomy of their eyelids. At first glance, it may seem that cats possess eyelids similar to humans; however, a deeper examination reveals a fascinating and complex ocular structure that enables these graceful creatures to thrive in various environments. Cats have three types of eyelids: the upper eyelid, the lower eyelid, and the enigmatic third eyelid known as the nictitating membrane. This coverage aims to shed light on each eyelid's unique function, offering a window into the evolutionary marvels that bolster a cat's visionary prowess and contribute to its overall well-being.
Cat owners should be aware of plants poisonous to cats. Though many people decorate with plants without thinking about any consequences, the cat owner needs to be responsible for keeping plants that are poisonous to cats off the property.
Feline distemper is a dangerous cat viral infection that is preventable. This condition is sometimes called feline panleukopenia or feline panleuk. The feline distemper virus is related to the virus that causes distemper in dogs.
