We’ve already discussed how to tell when your cat is stressed, anxious, or depressed, and what to do about it. But, of course, it would be better to prevent the stress in the first place. If it has a physical cause, that may not be possible. Mental stress, however, can be cut down with an enriched environment – and supplying that is not as hard or expensive as it sounds.
Dr. Lorie Huston, a long time vet and writer on pet health, says there are a few things cats need to be able to go about normal
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Lessons Learned from a Sick Cat
by Jane Wangersky February 16th, 2010 | Cats, Veterinarians
After losing his dinner a few nights ago, our younger cat began acting strangely – for him. Instead of sitting on the windowsill, mewing to be taken out or played with, he spent all day huddled with the older cat by the heating vent. He wouldn’t touch his food, either.
As I’ve learned through my writing, any behavioral change means a cat should be checked by a vet, so we took him to the animal hospital. I learned a few things in the process:
1. You can’t tell a cat’s body temperature by touch. Ours didn’t feel hot, but the vet’s thermometer
As I’ve learned through my writing, any behavioral change means a cat should be checked by a vet, so we took him to the animal hospital. I learned a few things in the process:
1. You can’t tell a cat’s body temperature by touch. Ours didn’t feel hot, but the vet’s thermometer
Winterizing Your Pets and Their Environment
by Jane Wangersky December 21st, 2009 | Cats, Dogs, Veterinarians
Winterize your pets? Isn’t it enough that they have fur (and maybe a little extra fat this time of year)?
Though nature does equip animals with winter survival gear, there are also some things we can do to make the season a better one for our pets and the other animals around us.
These tips comes from Sheri Bolda, a technician at Ellsworth Veterinary Clinic, on Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota: (more...)
Though nature does equip animals with winter survival gear, there are also some things we can do to make the season a better one for our pets and the other animals around us.
These tips comes from Sheri Bolda, a technician at Ellsworth Veterinary Clinic, on Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota: (more...)
Is It All Right to Put Cats’ Meds in Food or Water?
by Jane Wangersky September 28th, 2009 | Cats, Veterinarians
Last time, we looked at the difficult task of giving liquid medicine, in a syringe or eyedropper, to a cat. Some cat owners find this so close to impossible that they prefer to put the meds into food, water, or milk in the hope that their cat will consume the whole mixture without noticing.
However, some vets caution against giving cats medicine in food or drink. Dr. Bernadine Cruz, a Laguna Hills vet who hosts PetCareTV, tells us, “I would not recommend putting medication into a bowl of water or into food. Cats are much more fastidious when it
However, some vets caution against giving cats medicine in food or drink. Dr. Bernadine Cruz, a Laguna Hills vet who hosts PetCareTV, tells us, “I would not recommend putting medication into a bowl of water or into food. Cats are much more fastidious when it
How To Make Veterinary Visits Easier
by Anna P. September 24th, 2009 | Cats, Dogs, Veterinarians
When owning a pet, you know that making the occasional trip to the veterinary office is inevitable. Taking your cat or dog to the vet is never an easy thing to do. Even if you’re fortunate enough just to bring your pet for a regular check-up, going to the vet can be quite a stressful experience for some animals (particularly cats). So, just how do you make this visit and subsequent checkups stress free? Here are some ideas to consider.
If this is your pet’s first visit, it's important to know that your pet will, no doubt, be a little frightened.
If this is your pet’s first visit, it's important to know that your pet will, no doubt, be a little frightened.
