Month: December 2017

What Is Ringworm? Ringworm is a common name for a fungal infection of the skin. Microsporum Canis is the name of the chief fungus responsible for ringworm in cats. The outer layer of the skin is made out of a protein called keratin. There are types of fungi – called dermatophytes – that feed off
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There is no gentle way to put this: During the first weeks of their lives kittens are at an increased risk of dying. Some estimates put the survival rates of newborn kittens at an average of 75%, and as every experienced rescuer knows, sometimes entire litters simply don’t make it. It’s not always easy to
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Aria displays a different kind of anxiety, says vball91. “My husband says that when I’m gone, Aria is very clingy and needy and meows constantly.” Aria always wants to be on his lap but is much more insistent about it. “She could just be asking my husband where her personal slave is!” It’s a good
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Many cats experience some form of constipation at one or more times in their lives (not unlike many of us humans!) Owners often post on our forums, wondering if their cat may be constipated and asking about what they may do about it. That’s why we’ve put together this comprehensive guide which will tell you
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Clicker training for cats is much the same as clicker training for dogs, with one exception. The treat had better be worth the effort! Find what motivates your cat—is it a special treat or food? Time to play with that favorite toy? Maybe he just wants to sit and cuddle while you tell him how
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Men who love cats have long paid a social price for their feline leanings. Cat guys are sissies. They’re emotional wrecks. I don’t trust them. Clearly, perceptions are changing, but I doubt such bias is gone. Stereotypes are hard to eradicate because they often pass for accepted truth. Also, a certain amount of malice still
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We have a feeling that Pilot the cat is on his eighth or ninth life by now. Quite serendipitously, his first life — as a kitten and young cat living with the Thompson family — has come full circle many lives later. According to Times-Call Local News, Pilot’s story began when he was adopted by Jenn Thompson,
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Back in April 15, a member of TheCatSite.com started a thread about a kitten she had helped birth. The kitten had “offset eyes” and a strange forehead, she said. Her friend claimed it had Down Syndrome but she wasn’t sure. She brought the question to our community and asked: Can cats have Down Syndrome? It’s
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Over the years, we’ve seen practically every possible behavioral issue in the Cat Behavior forum. Some of these behaviors can stem from stress, others from environmental aspects or a misunderstanding on the owner’s part of the nature of felines. Still, in many cases, the root of the problem is physical problems that have behavioral manifestations.
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“Silent recalls” are the pet food industry’s dirty little secret. Over a period of 14 months, Darwin’s Natural Pet Products quietly pulled more than 23 tons of dog and cat food from circulation, and it all happened without a whisper of media coverage. It’s only the latest example of “silent recalls” that are becoming increasingly
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Cats have “besties,” BFFs and buddies. They have family and roommates. Just like humans, they grieve when a friend passes away. What can you do to help them through it? Keep in mind, a cat may not grieve every death. There will be cats Kitty views only as a roommate but not a close friend
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