Archives for Cats
Some Dogs Love Cats!
by Lori S. December 20th, 2011 | Cats, Dogs
A heartwarming story concerning dogs hit the news wire early this month. Apparently, a yellow lab in Iowa rescued kittens trapped in a discarded cat food bag. The version of the events I read online stated that someone had placed an entire litter of kittens in the bag; then they threw the package onto a busy road. Part of the bag was smashed, killing several of the kittens, but two others survived. They lived because a smart dog brought the crumpled bag to its owner and wouldn’t give up until the owner saw the tiny kittens inside. Because of
Calicivirus
by Dena B. Baker DVM December 14th, 2011 | Animal Health, Ask the Vet, Cats
There's been an outbreak of feline calicivirus in our community - would it be a good idea to wash our cats' things with a bleach solution?
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a virus that is one of the possible causes of upper respiratory infections and oral disease in cats. This disease cannot be transmitted from cats to humans. Cats that are infected by feline calicivirus can have an acute infection, chronic infection, or may not show any signs at all. Cats can become carriers of the infection after they contracted the virus, become sick, and recovered. The virus can be transmitted
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a virus that is one of the possible causes of upper respiratory infections and oral disease in cats. This disease cannot be transmitted from cats to humans. Cats that are infected by feline calicivirus can have an acute infection, chronic infection, or may not show any signs at all. Cats can become carriers of the infection after they contracted the virus, become sick, and recovered. The virus can be transmitted
Can Cats Control Their Curiosity?
by Lori S. December 6th, 2011 | Cats
One of the things I admire most about cats – curiosity. Sure, sometimes their penchant for exploring may cause them to end up in precarious, even life-threatening situations, yet unlike some pets that focus solely on the owner (dogs), felines live life to the fullest.
Most recently, Joe, my cat has been fascinated by pens. His favorite activity includes watching me work at my computer until the moment I reach for my pen. As soon as I pick one up, his eyes dilate, and he moves his body to the “ready” position. I can’t even finish writing one word, when
Most recently, Joe, my cat has been fascinated by pens. His favorite activity includes watching me work at my computer until the moment I reach for my pen. As soon as I pick one up, his eyes dilate, and he moves his body to the “ready” position. I can’t even finish writing one word, when
When to Take Your Cat to the Vet
by Lori S. November 10th, 2011 | Cats
In a past post, I discussed my cat, Bear's, visit to the vet. He had acted ill for two days when I took him, and it turned out he was dehydrated from a fever. He also needed medicine to fight off an infection. I felt ecstatic when he recovered fully, even though the bill ran into the hundreds of dollars.
As a cat owner, you need to expect to make visits like this one to the vet's office. Of course I wasn't happy about the price of the visit and the cost of the medicine, but in my heart, I
As a cat owner, you need to expect to make visits like this one to the vet's office. Of course I wasn't happy about the price of the visit and the cost of the medicine, but in my heart, I
Iconic Cats
by Lori S. October 6th, 2011 | Cats
For me, my love of cats goes beyond merely being a cat owner. In addition to loving my own pets, I enjoy learning about cat “icons.” Being a Leo, I became enthralled with the lion at a young age, and my obsession concerning popular cats continues even today.
Any discussion of iconic cats needs to include Garfield. This pudgy feline, drawn by Jim Davis since 1978, has won the hearts of millions. Who can resist Garfield’s low-key approach to life, where naps beat out exercise any day? And his love of spaghetti is equal only to his hatred of Mondays!
Any discussion of iconic cats needs to include Garfield. This pudgy feline, drawn by Jim Davis since 1978, has won the hearts of millions. Who can resist Garfield’s low-key approach to life, where naps beat out exercise any day? And his love of spaghetti is equal only to his hatred of Mondays!
