Cat Health
Wellbeing and medical needs of cats, including maintaining health, illnesses, and injuries
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Cold CatWikiAnswers cat lovers weigh in: When a cat has a cold, the upper respiratory infections are extremely contagious...
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Cats with worms may have a multitude of symptoms or none at all. Common signs may include vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss or an...
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There are multiple tactics to try to keep cats out of your flower bed. You can try to 'sabotage' your garden with a motion...
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Do not EVER give ANYTHING (that is not pet food/treats) to any animal without first talking to a Veterinarian. Just because...
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Taking your injured kitten to the vets is the best thing to do. The vets will treat the injured kitten with medication or a...
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It depends on what size they are and if they are leaking any fluids. They might be a sign of an allergic reaction to something...
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Yes, as long as the antibiotic is not expired, and has not been contaminated by something else, gentamycin is safe for children.
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Neither. Both brands are incredibly low quality. Both the dry food is packed with grains and cereals that offer no nutritional...
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The kind you put on in drops on the skin works for 30 days if no bath is given to the cat.
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AnswerTake it to the vet. AnswerI agree you should take it to the vet ASAP and have him/her checked it could be something...
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Allow 15 human years for the first year of your cat's life. Add nine years for the second year. A two-year old cat will...
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Cats get tapeworms by accidentally ingesting a flea that is infected with tapeworm eggs. They can also get roundworms from their...
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It most likely means your cat has an infection. See a vet for a proper examination.
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approximately 30 cups of cat food. one cup = 2.7 oz.
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Not all felines will exhibit a licking behavior when their back is being scratched. The licking behavior, while common, is more...
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The cat milk will not have all the nutrients, or enough of the nutrients that the squirrel requires. I'm no expert and i don't...
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A cat's digestive tract is adapted to eating raw meat. Raw meat doesn't necessarily cause food poisoning. If it has become...
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Male felines have a small, pink, barbed penis that kinda resembles a pine cone. If you've ever heard cats mate this explains why...
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according to this website,yes: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/cyclamen.html
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Cats often come into heat every couple of weeks, with a gestation period of around 63 days. A Queen will often come back into...
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Any cat that is dying will want to go off into a corner by themselves.
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It means that it died of hunger or cold. or maybe someone poisoned it.. lolmaybe it has something to do with bad luck too?
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No, a small amount of charcoal is perfectly fine. Charcoal can help settle an upset stomach, or help absorb any toxic substance...
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Would you eat your cat if it died? No. You would most likely bury it. Cats will do the same for you. Since they are much smaller...
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Never. Cats and kittens should never be fed cow's milk or cream. Many cats are lactose intolerant and can become sick - which is...
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Yes! It well harm your cat because dog flea drops are much too strong for a cat! If you do then immediately wash it off with a...
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my cat also having the same problem. from my observation, this may due to her old age (for my cat's case) there may be other...
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Were you watching an episode of pink panther before you fell asleep?
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i do not think so but justto be secure do not give it any suger ok
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Cats should get a check up once a year. You don't have to, but there are some people are going every six months but as long as...
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You should never use a product that is intended for humans on any animal. Schedule an appointment with your vet about your cat's...
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Some cats can eat rice, but rice does not provide a cat with any nutritional value whatsoever, so it is not ideal to give feed a...
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yes, very poisonous my cat died from lillies! when we found out he was poinsoned it was to late to take him to the vet! And we...
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Because it looks like a toy, moving string, cat feathers, whatever! the cat will attack it because its moving and small.
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The first thing I'd ask is, is the cat a tom? And if so, is he fixed? A tomcat in his natural state is driven by instinct to...
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Any kind of kitten chow, pretty much. Friskies, Meow mix, Purina, etc.
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Even a small amount of alcohol will make a cat (animal) very ill, and can be fatal. Cats cannot process alcohol it can cause...
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The most simple answer is: The cat will most likely become poisoned from licking the bleach off its fur. If a lot of bleach is...
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Heavy, or open mouth, breathing in a cat is generally a medical emergency, especially when in combination with extreme lethargy....
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The best time is March to April as all cats start breeding at the beginning of March so there will be plenty to choose from...
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Had my Persian groomed on Tuesday. He was sedated. after nearly 24 hours, he is wild. Will this go away?
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if you feel there might be a problem with your pet and don't know what it is, you should probably go to the vet! no one can force...
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Cats are very playful, and they see string as a toy. Based on my own experience with cats, they seem to bite or scratch things...
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Well first of all, cats can't drink milk. Most cats are lactose and tolerant and cannot drink milk. Cats can only drink CREAM,...
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The most common method of pet euthanasia is with an injection of phenobarbital, where the animal will become overwhelmingly...
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>>No it will not be good for the cat's liver. You should never give an animal any medications unless directed by a...
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Cats are able to live outside but it isn't the best situation for them. On farms, barn cats have lived outside for generations....
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Not really, as a cat at 12 weeks is already weaned and can eat solid foods and it won't need hand feeding.
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I'm pretty sure the color of the fur doesn't have anything to do with the color of the nose so the answer will be "yes".
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A lightyear is actually a unit of distance not time. In which case the answer would be 5.88 trillion miles. That's is the...
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My 2-yr old healthy cat just died today, for no apparent reason (indoors all the time so no fighting with a racoon, no blood or...
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look, I don't know what your question is exactly, but I can tell you that yes, cats do HAVE ears. hope this helps, if you meant...
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Yes they can, I just got my 5mo. old kitten a rabies shot Tuesday.
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Cats can't see directly below them I believe.
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the skink will die
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You don't. Take it to one of the low cost spay clinics.
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If the cat is shy, then probably. Lots of cats do hide out before having kittens. Who knows why. Cats take baths in front of...
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If your cat is breathing through his mouth and breathing heavy, it is highly likely that he has Asthma (I have 2 asthma cats). He...
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She might, just like women. She might need surgery or drugs to induce labour.
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yes! geraniums are poisonous to cats. you may notice your cat vomiting!
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They like the movement and the brightness of the laser, as they are built to hunt small rodents that move fast.
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Take your cat to the vet. It is likely to be a common viral infection, but can also be a sign of something more serious. There is...
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As kittens, cats get 3 shots spaced 6 weeks apart. A rabies shot is separate.
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Yes, a cat is a living organism. A living organism must have cells, it must reproduce, grow and develop, respond to change, have...
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I would highly recommend combing out as many as you can, calling your vet and order one "Capstar" which starts killing off ALL...
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i dont think there is a possative answer but i do think it is okay.
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There is no Scientific proof that dye in cat food is harmful, but little has been done to research the effects of these...
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Cats, like dogs and humans, are mammals. As a mammal we are born to drink and obtain nutrition from our mother's milk. Almost any...
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They usually drink the same but they will usually eat differently like more or less if u see different eating patterns like...
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Open his mouth and check for a odd or black tooth. Or just bring it to a Vet.
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However much it wants. Cats rarely overeat on grass, and will just nibble at it when they feel the need.
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Original (MontanaMom): Vitamin E. Cat will lick anything you put on, but this will do less harm from licking than medicated...
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The American short hair is the most immune to disease and maladies that cats have. They are easier to keep clean and have a very...
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Some houseplants can be dangerous to them, but sunflowers should be safe for them.
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the cat might not feel comfortable or not sure what he or she is supposed to do. also there might just be an obstruction that...
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Inbred kittens tend to be smaller in size and can have health and genetic problems. I have 3 kittens that were part of a litter I...
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A way to tell if a cat is cold a cats nose is usually dry and it might be shaking. Also if your cat is sick their ears will be...
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Yes, slippery elm can be used on cats - internally, as a treatment for diarrhoea, irritable/inflammatory bowel problems, etc. It...
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i think my dog had this... goop around the eyes mostly. apply really hot water to a washcloth, then rub out the goop and also...
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Catnip. String. Squeaky mice. The works. It's a kitten. Tire it out.
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If the cat ingests the sheet it may cause irritation to the digestive system, if you cat has shown interest in dryer sheets it is...
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Cat age on left, human years on right. 1 15 2 25 3 29 4 33 5 37 6 41 7 45 8 49 9 53 10 57 11 61 12 65 13 69 14 73 ...
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Digestion issues related to diet can cause loose stool in cats. Put the cat on a natural food like Alpha with prebiotics that...
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Kittens at 2 months, or 8 weeks, should at the very least be trying solid food. 8 week old kittens should still be with their...
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A kitten so small needs to be fed little and often; around five to six times a day or whenever they are hungry. Be sure to feed...
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Usually the cats stomach will feel very soft. This is because muscle tissue has been cut through (sort of like human surgery on...
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Ibuprofen For A Cat: Technically, NO, you can't give anything to a cat. Ibuprofen is deadly to cats and "Ibuprofen is reported...
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Yes, you can give a cat too much catnip. Too much of a good thing is bad even for cats. Catnip should be used in moderation to...
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Yes!!I live in a basement apartment, and our windows are covered in black mold. My cat liked to sit in the window sills a lot....
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AnswerYes, it is normal, and yes, they will grow back. Cats shed whiskers just as they shed fur. Losing a whisker is no problem...
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Perhaps the cat just had a drink and is a sloppy slurper. Otherwise, the cat is possibly drooling, which some cats do when they...
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some cats have very poor balance. so God gave those kind of cats very long tails to keep their balance.
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