That satisfying crunching sound
Mangy mites
Female mites lay their eggs in the skin, and the mites that hatch feed on the skin cells. The resulting skin condition is generally called mange, and the symptoms are hair loss, redness, scaling and itching. It is irritating but not dangerous, and the worst thing about the condition is that mites can be transferred from cats to humans, and vice versa.
Dry, but not really
The bad news about dry food is that it is still lower in moisture than a cat’s natural foods (mice, birds and other small animals), and cats who are fed dry food constantly are susceptible to feline urological syndrome. The obvious solution: vary dry food with other foods and keep plenty of water available.
Endo- and ecto-
creatures are harmless; some are extremely harmful. And some are just irritating.
One thing is certain for the cat owner: no matter how healthy your cat may be, and no matter how much tender loving care you supply, you will at some point have to give some attention to the various tiny critters that live on or in your cat.
One thing is certain for the cat owner: no matter how healthy your cat may be, and no matter how much tender loving care you supply, you will at some point have to give some attention to the various tiny critters that live on or in your cat.
No, they aren’t drunk
head.
In more severe cases the cat’s balance may be so off that she will lie down and roll around. The syndrome resembles tipsiness—or drunkenness way beyond the tipsy stage. Not only is the cause unknown, but there is no known treatment. Most cats seem to spontaneously recover after a short time.
In more severe cases the cat’s balance may be so off that she will lie down and roll around. The syndrome resembles tipsiness—or drunkenness way beyond the tipsy stage. Not only is the cause unknown, but there is no known treatment. Most cats seem to spontaneously recover after a short time.
The water-urine connection
Since cats lose less water through urination, they require less than humans do, and they can go much longer without water than a human or a dog can. But like all living things, cats do require water. In fact, a cat’s body is about 70 percent water, which is true of you as well. Stating the obvious, the drier the food your cat eats, the more water is required.
Egyptian mau
sound cats made, just as if today we were to refer to cats as “meows.” There exists today a breed called the Egyptian mau, which may be (but probably isn’t) a direct descendant of the ancient Egyptians’ pets.
Serious protein
kitten food are correct: kittens do have different dietary needs than adult cats. Specifically, a kitten needs one and a half times the protein required by a mature cat. And cats in general have high protein requirements. Proportionate to their body weight, cats require three or four times the amount of protein that humans require. (Humans are omnivores and take in a large amount of plant food, but cats, are almost exclusively carnivores.)
Cats and silos
Egyptian wildcats.
So naturally the Egyptians appreciated the rodent-eating predators. We really have no idea at what point the rodent killers were adopted as pets, but we can thank the Egyptians for knowing a good thing when they saw it. In terms of the human race at large, it was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
So naturally the Egyptians appreciated the rodent-eating predators. We really have no idea at what point the rodent killers were adopted as pets, but we can thank the Egyptians for knowing a good thing when they saw it. In terms of the human race at large, it was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
The deaf gene
Since cats have such sensitive hearing, it is sad to think of one going through life without being able to hear, but in fact there are plenty of perfectly contented deaf cats in the world, though their owners need to be a little extra watchful for them.
The protein palette
Even cats get glaucoma
eyes are not usually affected, and a cat, like a human, can make it through life with only one eye.
The duduk perkara with cat glaucoma is that the blind eye bulges very unattractively. Some owners opt for surgery, which involves removing the blind eye and fitting the socket with a silicone false eye.
The duduk perkara with cat glaucoma is that the blind eye bulges very unattractively. Some owners opt for surgery, which involves removing the blind eye and fitting the socket with a silicone false eye.
Bring on the fat!
So many adults now are obsessing over eliminating fat from their diet that they foolishly try to impose their own diet regimens on their pets, and this is not a good thing. Too little fat can lead to weight loss, susceptibility to infection, slow healing of wounds and other problems. Another point to remember: cats can only metabolize animal fat; they cannot metabolize the fat in vegetable oils.
Don’t say “zits”
Humans with acne have always been advised to keep their faces clean, and the advice applies to cats too, though it is hard to imagine any cat not keeping her chin clean. Vets have noticed that it seems more common among cats who sleep on hard surfaces or on dirt than among those who sleep on soft surfaces. Get ready for the treatment: benzoyl peroxide, which is commonly used to treat acne in humans.
“Stud tail”
sound somewhat sexy, but the condition itself certainly isn’t. Cats possess a preen gland, a sebaceous gland at the base of the tail. If the gland becomes hyperactive, it can lead to blackheads, waxy debris, and painful boils.
It is technically called tail gland hyperplasia, and the common name, “stud tail,” stems from it being most common among sexually active male cats, even though it does occur among neutered males and among females.
It is technically called tail gland hyperplasia, and the common name, “stud tail,” stems from it being most common among sexually active male cats, even though it does occur among neutered males and among females.
Skip the carbs
The carbohydrates don’t do any harm, of course, and your cat can metabolize them easily. But in its natural state as a hunter in the woods and fields, a cat wouldn’t take in starches or sugars at all. Also, keep in mind that an excess of carbohydrates will have the same effect on your cat as on you: obesity.
Patch baldness
common in breeds that are normally thin haired in that part of the body, such as the Siamese.
The vague category of semistrays
In most cases they have been strays for several years, and while they like the food and affection that humans provide, they never quite cease to hear the “call of the wild,” so they wander away, either hunting or on the sexual prowl, sometimes returning to “home base,” sometimes not. These cats seldom experience enough human interaction to become truly “tame” in the real sense—unless, of course, you have them neutered. It’s amazing how many semistrays (or even a few ferals) have settled down after neutering.
Why not just say “baldness”?
The remaining hairs can be easily pulled out, but the areas are never completely smooth. No pain is involved, but it does make the cat look less attractive. Some cases respond to hormone treatments. (There is no “Hair Club for Cats,” as far as we know.)
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Do cats get warts?
they can get acne, but not warts. Cats do get a form of a skin tumor called a papilloma, which slightly resembles warts. These are usually benign, and usually found on the face. But actual warts, which are caused by viruses, are not found on cats, which is good news because the viruses that cause warts are contagious.
Yes, senior discounts
products and services. It even happens at animal shelters, which sometimes waive the usual “adoption fee” for people who can verify that they are over a certain age. This is a nice arrangement, particularly for older adults who live alone and could benefit from a pet’s companionship. It probably won’t surprise you that many shelters in Florida (with its large population of seniors) have this policy.
Melanoma
black mole on the body.
Melanoma is dangerous for both humans and cats, but humans are fortunate in being able to monitor their skin for unusual growths, while on cats the melanoma may be well hidden underneath the hair. In some cases, an early melanoma may not be life threatening, but, sadly, many cats have died from this cancer.
Melanoma is dangerous for both humans and cats, but humans are fortunate in being able to monitor their skin for unusual growths, while on cats the melanoma may be well hidden underneath the hair. In some cases, an early melanoma may not be life threatening, but, sadly, many cats have died from this cancer.
The Jungle Book man
Book, which features several big cat characters, such as the panther Bagheera and the fierce tiger Shere Khan.
He also wrote the wonderful story “The Cat Who Walked by Himself,” in which Man and Woman tame all manner of animals but don’t quite succeed in taming the cat. The cat finally agrees to live in the humans’ house and catch mice, but he is never completely tamed. He is “the cat who walks by himself.” As you might expect, Kipling was very fond of cats.
He also wrote the wonderful story “The Cat Who Walked by Himself,” in which Man and Woman tame all manner of animals but don’t quite succeed in taming the cat. The cat finally agrees to live in the humans’ house and catch mice, but he is never completely tamed. He is “the cat who walks by himself.” As you might expect, Kipling was very fond of cats.
Animal shelter “specials”
kittens are much more appealing than adult cats, and, sadly, an adult cat at an animal shelter is more likely to end up being euthanized than a kitten is. This is especially true of cats who are obviously well on in years.
For this reason, shelters occasionally run “specials,” waiving the usual adoption fees for older cats. Also, at certain times of year when cage space is limited due to an overflow of animals, the usual adoption fees may be reduced or waived.
For this reason, shelters occasionally run “specials,” waiving the usual adoption fees for older cats. Also, at certain times of year when cage space is limited due to an overflow of animals, the usual adoption fees may be reduced or waived.
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