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Poisoning From Plants

The signs of plant poisoning will depend on the type of plant your cat has ingested. Vomiting, bloody diarrhea, excessive salivation, fever, difficulty breathing, depression, abdominal pain, collapse, irregular heartbeat, trembling, excessive irritation of the skin, mouth and throat ulcers may be present...

Posted to For Your Cat (Weblog) by Anonymous on 07-29-2010
Arthritis

There are different kinds of arthritis. The most common form is osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease. What this disease does is to cause the cartilage layer on the surface of the joint to deteriorate. Although it may develop as a result to an injury to the joint surface it mostly...

Posted to For Your Cat (Weblog) by Anonymous on 05-19-2010
Hepatic Lipidosis (HL)

Hepatic Lipidosis or HL is a common disorder of cats and occurs when fat accumulates in the liver cells. The cause is usually due to an underlying primary condition such as diabetes, starvation, kidney disease, or obesity. Any disease process that stops a cat from eating may also cause hepatic lipidosis...

Posted to For Your Cat (Weblog) by Anonymous on 04-27-2010
Preventing Feline Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)

The following are tips to help prevent FLUTD: Be sure to feed your cat a high quality diet. If your cat is prescribed a specific diet by your vet, stick to it and don’t give table scraps on the side. Make sure you keep the litter boxes clean. Provide your cat with an adequate number of litter boxes...

Posted to For Your Cat (Weblog) by Anonymous on 03-26-2010
Treating Shock

When blood pressure falls causing inadequate blood flow to a cats organs and tissues, which results in decreased oxygen, shock will occur. The body will speed up the heart in an attempt to compensate for the decreased circulation which diverts blood flow from nonvital organs and tries to maintain enough...

Posted to For Your Cat (Weblog) by Anonymous on 02-22-2010
Hypothermia

When there’s a fall in body temperature, hypothermia can occur. It can be caused by exposure to extreme cold, shock, illness, getting wet, or after anesthesia. Newborn kittens are also at risk. Signs of hypothermia include: a rectal temperature below 100° F., shivering, being cold to the touch...

Posted to For Your Cat (Weblog) by Anonymous on 12-22-2009
Frostbite Treatment

When a cat is exposed to extreme cold, frostbite will likely occur. The areas of a cat most usually to be affected are the ears, tail, and feet. Tissue damage results as circulation is impaired. At the start, the skin will appear pale. As thawing starts to occur, the skin will become, hot, red, and ...

Posted to For Your Cat (Weblog) by Anonymous on 11-17-2009
Pyelonephritis

Pyelonephritis is most often the cause of a bladder infection which travels up into the kidneys of a cat. An advanced infection elsewhere in the body (for example, periodontal disease) can also be the result. If the infection is acute, signs will usually include bloody urine, vomiting, and fever. The...

Posted to For Your Cat (Weblog) by Anonymous on 08-16-2009
Keratitis

Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea that can effect one or both eyes. Signs include: discharge, squinting, sensitivity of light, and the appearance of the third eyelid. You may find the cat pawing at her eye. This inflammation is very painful and if left untreated can cause the cat to suffer permanent...

Posted to For Your Cat (Weblog) by Anonymous on 06-27-2009
Feline Calicivirus (FCV)

Feline Calicivirus or FCV is spread by direct contact with eye or nasal discharge and saliva. It may also be spread by coming into contact with the water bowl or litter box of an infected cat. In the beginning symptoms include nasal and eye discharge, sneezing, and fever. As the disease progresses...

Posted to For Your Cat (Weblog) by Anonymous on 05-25-2009

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