Cat Fact Files

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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Cats have a fur coat to keep them warm and are equipeed to survive normal weather conditions. Some breeds, such as the Norwegian Forest and Siberian Forest cats, are extremely hardy and can survive in rough condition. A cat caught out in bad weather will want to return home as fast as possible. If it [...]

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There are indication that pure white cats are more vulnerable to skin cancer caused by over-exposure to direct sunlight. Experts suggest that it is safer to keep a white cat in daytime shade during the brighter summer months. Sphynx cats and those with very short hair are more vulnerable to the the adverse affects of [...]

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There are a number of causes for eye infections in cats. It is advisable to first of all have the worst-case scenarios eliminated through professional examination. In some cases, the cat may have been exposed to bad weather, have been caught in the eye by a branch or plant. In more serious cases, the infection [...]

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Most commonly, a coughing cat is attempting to regurgitate a developing fur ball with its vomit. In other cases, the cat may have consumed grass in order to bring up a digestive irritation or fur ball. In rare cases, the coughing may be a sign of feline calici virus: If you have any suspicions that [...]

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There are a number of infections and conditions that might cause this problem. A common aliment in male cats is feline urological syndrome, while other cats may be suffering from infections of the bladder or urethra or have feline cystitis. You should consult a veterinary surgeon at the earliest opportunity to prevent further health complications [...]

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Cats and kittens that are up for adoption often have an unknown past. This means that they could have suffered abuse or experienced a dysfunctional or feral background. Sometimes cats have been considered abandoned or lost and have simply been handed in at a rescue centre. Cats in both categories can be more vulnerable but, [...]

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Leukaemia is a disease of the blood. In this condition, the body cannot limit the production of white blood cells. These are vital to the immune system, but uncontrolled production can damage blood vessels and internal organs. In cats, viral feline leukaemia is transmissible through body fluids via mating or biting, and can be fatal. [...]

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The first indication that a cat is unwell is usually that its normal behavior pattern change. This might mean an active cat becomes inactive; sleeping more and eating less. There can be more obvious indications of poor health in the cat’s physical appearance, movements or locomotion, which change from stealth-like to clumsy or awkward.
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