Lyme Disease in Cats (reinforcing an indoor lifestyle)
Some cat owners in America are very alert to the possibility of their cat getting Lyme disease. The map shows the risk areas (sources: American Lyme Disease Foundation & Yale School of Public...
View ArticleLima, Peru, S.America: Mother Theresa of the Cat World
She says these magical lines: “My best gift of love and respect I give them in life,” Although Maria Torero cares for 175 sick cats in her large, 8-roomed apartment, her greatest gift, she believes, is...
View ArticleCan cats pass worms to humans?
Can cats pass worms to humans? Yes, is the answer but unusually. Roundworms The name for roundworms is ‘ascarids’. Ascarids can cause a disease in humans. It is called visceral larva migrans. It is one...
View ArticleCat Flea Resistance To Flea Treatments
Can cat fleas build up a resistance to flea treatments? In other words can the species that is the cat flea evolve into something slightly different which cannot be killed by current flea treatments...
View ArticleCat Parasite Control Complementary Treatments
Here are some tips regarding complementary treatments for cat parasite control. They have been approved by a veterinarian, Dr Fogle, and therefore, although caution needs to be exercised when...
View ArticleHome treatment for worms in cats
There is a safe, entirely non-chemical way to treat worms in cats. It is suitable as a home treatment I’d say. It is food grade diatomaceous earth. It is fossilised algae, an organic product and...
View ArticleBe safe, use veterinary products only
The title to this post does not always apply! In my opinion, you have to exercise a bit of caution and common sense when assuming that veterinary products are safe and the best because vets are in...
View ArticleGrapefruit seed extract for cats
You can buy grapefruit seed extract in commercial products such as Nutribiotic®. People say that when it is diluted with water it is an excellent health remedy as it kills a whole host of...
View ArticleWe have a bedbug infestation in our building. Are they biting my cats too?
As bedbugs feed on people and pets then the answer to your question is, yes, it is possible that they are biting your cats too but bedbugs don’t live on cats or people. Typically, they hide in...
View ArticleWarble – Botflies – Maggots – Pets – Ughh!
This should interest people who are into horror movies! The pet is a dog but it could easily have have been a cat. The picture is published here with the express permission of the Cuyahoga Falls...
View ArticleIncreased Risk of Cats Getting Lyme Disease in the UK
The number of ticks which carry the bacteria which causes Lyme disease is on the increase in Britain and the increase is quite sharp. There has been an estimated 10% increase in the tick population in...
View ArticleDeworming Your Cat
There appears to be two central points to make about deworming your cat. The first is that even full-time indoor cats can get gastrointestinal parasites. They can be exposed by a new cat joining the...
View ArticleBeware: Trifexis can harm dogs. Products for cats contain the same insecticides
There are clear indications, through the first hand experiences of dog caretakers/guardians, that the heartworm treatment for dogs, Trifexis, is dangerous and possibly lethal. Here is one extremely...
View ArticleHow to Remove a Tick from a Cat
Have some tweezers to hand before starting. Should you spot a tick on your cat’s body, avoid the temptation of simply trying to pull it out. All you will get is the body, while the head and jaws remain...
View ArticleTen fold increase in Oklahoma of quick acting cat killer disease
kfor.com reports a rather shocking story of the rapid death of a beloved cat, ‘Paw Paws’ in Oklahoma. Barbara’s husband noticed that their cat had a nasal discharge which contained a bit of blood. That...
View ArticleWhy do cats roll in dirt?
In my opinion, there are three reasons why cats roll in dirt: To clean their fur Because it feels good (because the ground is uneven and it gently massages their back) To transmit chemical signals –...
View ArticleEuropean parasite can cause blindness in dogs and also puts cats at risk
There is an interesting article in the Times today, Wednesday, September 20th reporting on a parasitic worm that can blind pets. The report concerns three British dogs infected with Oriental eye worm...
View ArticleCan worms kill kittens?
Yes, worms can kill kittens. A heavy infestation of ascarids (roundworms) can result in severe illness and possibly death. A hookworm infestation can be fatal in very young kittens. In all, although...
View ArticleCan cat fleas fly?
The cat flea cannot fly. However, they have an astonishing ability to jump relatively great distances which gives the impression they can fly. The flea’s hind legs are long. They provide massive...
View ArticleDo ear mites cause pain in cats?
Ear mites are “deeply distressing and uncomfortable for your cat” say experienced and respected veterinarians. You might not be aware of your cat’s discomfort so the question in the title is a very...
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