Cat Fact Files

Feline cystitis is a bladder inflammation that affects mainly female cats, and is sometimes associated with infection rather than a general condition related to other influences. The primary sign of this disease is an increase in the number of times urination is attempted, with an obvious reduction in the amount of urine passed. A secondary [...]

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A flea infestation is unpleasant for both you and your cat and therefore it is important that it is treated, and most importantly prevented completely. Fleas bite their host (your pet) to feed from their blood, which causes an inflammatory reaction and an itchy irritation. Fleas can cause fur loss and in severe cases anaemia [...]

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Like dogs, cats cannot tell us when they are unwell or ill. However, by looking out for a few telltale symptoms, you can ensure that any cat health problems are caught early and that your cat’s health is looked after properly. The first symptom that may indicate that all is not well with your cat’s [...]

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There is really only one reason why owners should be wary of offering a cat human food scraps. This is because a lot such as sugar or salt that could disturb the cat’s gastric balance, to the detriment of the cat. Some meats and poultry are high in protein, and if offered in large quantities [...]

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This condition, once common in cats fed only on complete dried foods, resuits in a blockage in the urethra in male cats. The combination of this diet, dehydration and early castration can lead to the formation of salt crystals in the bladder that block the urethra. A cat suffering from the effects of this condition [...]

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There are a couple of ‘complication’s in which you can intervene to help the kittens and/or the litter mother. Most kittens are born head first, but many can be born tail first (breech). This is not really a complication, but in some instances you may need to encourage the cat with a helping hand if [...]

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The staff at your veterinary surgery should be able to give you details of local pet cemeteries. Alternatively, you can find them listed in business telephone directories. It is usually possible either to transport the cat’s body yourself or to arrange for the veterinary practice to transter the body to the cemetery. Many pet cementeries [...]

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Pet insurance has become a necessity for most cat owners. The sophistication of many policies now means that you can obtain a range of cover from basic veterinary costs to more unusual referrals to specialists. This becomes especiaily important if your kitten develops a physical or psychological problem later in life and your budget has [...]

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You can contact a breeder through professional registers of your local veterinary surgery. You will need to discuss breed standards to ensure that any resulting kittens measure up and will therefore find good homes. You will also need to talk about the fee structure, and then arrange to have your queen mated. An alternative for [...]

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The average lifespan of a domesticated cat is somewhere between 12 and 15 years. Of course, some individuals may not reach 12 years while others may survive beyond 20 years. There is little information about longevity in wild cats, but it is thought that the domesticated cat lives twice as long as its feral relative. [...]

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