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If you want a soft, cuddly pet that is extremely affectionate and relatively easy to care for, you cannot go wrong by bringing home a cat. As long as they are properly cared for and loved regularly, most owners have no problems with this type of animal inside the home. Yet, there are always cat [...]
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Have you owned a dog for a few years now? Then you are probably quite used to taking care of it. You feed and water it daily and groom them whenever they need it. Are you wondering what you can do to insure that your dog will live longer though? Here is a method that [...]
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It is commonly believed that cats cannot be trained. The independent reputation of cats makes some people love them all the more; others prefer dogs for the same reason. The fact is, as independent as cats are, they can in fact be trained to a greater extent than many pet owners realize. If your cat [...]
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It is not embarrassing to admit that every person needs someone to accompany him in this journey through life. However, a partner may not always come in the form of a human being. Sometimes, it could be an animal. There is nothing wrong with that because there are some reasons why an animal is a [...]
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20
Feb
2010
Cats, Pet Health
The most common infectious skin disease in domestic felines, cat ringworm is a fungal infection, and not a worm at all. It is easily spread by contact.
In otherwise healthy cats, the disease often resolves itself within 6 to 8 weeks. To prevent the spread of the disease and to resolve it more quickly, your veterinarian [...]
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Your cat may have worms, but there is no need to panic. Worms in cats are very common, especially in kittens. Typically, your vet will test your cat annually via a stool sample.
Worms are intestinal parasites and may or may not cause visible signs of illness. Worms use your cat as a host in order [...]
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