Kritika Manchanda Like parents in general, pet parents also have super power. From knowing what’s best for their babies to eat, to deciphering their mood for a treat or a car ride, pet parents have done it all. But there are some difficult times when you as a pet parent need help. If your cat […]
Cats are very good at disguising their problems. So as they age, you need to be even more attuned to changes in their everyday activities and behaviours. Early detection of problems is the key to improving your cat’s longevity and quality of life. Even though we would like our kitties to live forever, we know
Cardiomyopathy is a disease condition in which the heart muscle is primarily affected and it may subsequently result in other malfunctions of the heart. Let’s find out the causes, symptoms and diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) in cats. Dr K Satish Kumar Hypertrophy refers to thickening. Hence, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) can be defined as a
One thing that tends to get overlooked in cats during their heat period is ‘calling’. Female cats keep calling in varying pitched meows when they are on heat, but pet parents don’t understand the reason for it. Here’s more on what ‘calling’ in cats is and how is it related to a cat’s heat period.
As a responsible pet parent, it is your duty to ensure that your cat is healthy and fine. Here’s how to ensure holistic cat care. Regular veterinary check: It is a myth that cats are self-sufficient and don’t need the regular care a dog needs. Cats do need a Dr Nezhat Belgamvala wellness check-up by
Everyone who has ever pet parented a cat has experienced the horrible feeling of being awakened in the dead of night by the sound of the cat barfing. Here’s what you should know about cat vomiting. Dr Ashwani Kumar Singh Kitty vomiting is never pleasant, but it’s not always an emergency either. Sometime it will
Unlike horses, you cannot tell the age of a cat by looking at his teeth although often the condition of the teeth will give you a better idea of how old a cat might be if you have not had him since he was a kitten. Let’s find out how. Joan Henderson The teeth of
Roundworm causes Toxocariosis in cats. Here is an alert to this dreaded disease. Dr A Sangaran Toxocara cati, also known as feline roundworm, is a dreadful parasite that causes Toxocariosis among cats. Across various countries, eggs of these parasites are found in 2-90 percent soil samples and they are prone to spreading infection fast in high
Your elderly cat can live a normal and happy life, let’s see how. It is very fortunate that many diseases of the cat are now able to be controlled by modern vaccines and medications and therefore, more cats are living Joan Henderson much longer than in the past. A great many cats are far more
Dehydration is a common problem in summers. Cats need to be hydrated at all times. Here’s how to keep yours fine in summers. A healthy cat should be sufficiently hydrated. Water replaces fluid lost through urine, feces and respiration and is essential to maintain appropriate health. It is interesting to know that 80 percent of
What to feed your kitty and what not to feed her? Here are a few tips to follow while feeding your kitty. Never overfeed: The first and foremost strategy is not to overfeed your cat which can cause indigestion and hyperactivity. Feed small portions: Never feed your pet a large amount of food at a
If a cat or dog has some poison or object that doesn’t want in the body it endeavours to push the poison into the flesh surrounding the poison in an attempt to get rid of it. That’s how abscess formed. Let’s find out how to cure it in cats. Joan E Henderson Infections occur for
Dr. Suranjan Sarkar Here are a few common health problems in cats, their causes and how pet parents can prevent them. 1. Constipation – This is the most common problems and very annoying for pet parents, because cat cries whole night trying to defecate. The reasons for constipation are lack of roughage in diet, worms
As cats are part of your family their well being is very important to keep them healthy, active and disease free. Some common food items to be avoided are listed below to prevent any complications in the metabolism. Dr. Madhurita Gupta Onions: Giving onions to your cats can increase the chances of anaemia because it
Environment and lifestyle have direct effect on the health of cat. Let’s minimise the negative effects on our kitties. Here’s how to give your kitty a right environment. Choosing right food for cat, which means food rich in omega fatty acids and antioxidants for cognitive brain development. Dr Madhurita Gupta Environmental enrichment of cat by incorporating a puzzle ball or maze during
