Archive for November, 2009

A New Theory — Are Your Cat Urinary Problems Linked To A Stressed Out Cat? »

Cat urinary problems can be frustrating to deal with.  If recurring FLUTD is a problem for your kitty, maybe stress has something to do with it, especially if your vet can’t find any reason for the repeated feline urinary problems.  If your kitty has been diagnosed with feline idiopathic cystitis, read on for answers.
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Feline Diabetes and Five Myths You Shouldn’t Believe »

It’s unfortunate that the feline diabetes incidence is rising among the pet cat population.  Unfortunately, there are several myths circulating about diabetes in cats.  If you have a diabetic cat, you need to know the facts about how you can help your diabetic pet. 
Myth #1. Putting Your Feline Diabetic To Sleep Is The Only [...]

Felne Urinary Problems — Protect Your Cat Now »

Did you know that up to 1.5 percent of all cats in the US are plagued with feline urinary problems? That’s a lot of cats.
These problems can range from an uncomfortable cat bladder infection to a life-threatening cat urinary blockage. An an informed cat owner, you should always be on the lookout for cat [...]

Feline Hypoglycemia Is A Potentially Deadly Complication of Diabetes In Cats »

Do you have a cat with feline diabetes?  If you do, you need to know about feline hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar.A pet owner may think that it’s good for a feline diabetic to have low blood sugar levels.  However, if the cat’s blood sugar levels get too low, your feline companion could go into [...]

When Should I Take My Cat to See a Cat Doctor? »

One of the biggest mistakes new cat owners make isn’t visiting the pet doctor for a routinephysical check-up.  Many folks are of the opinion that the one time they have to see a vet is when the feline is ill or hurt.  Sadly this myth can be detrimental to the healthiness of your pet.  Proper [...]

Feline Diabetes - First Symptom May Be Weakness in Legs »

You may be surprised to learn that one of the symptoms of feline diabetes is weakness in your cat’s legs.  If you notice your kitty walking on her “elbows” on her back legs instead of her feet, or on her “wrists” on her front legs, you may have a diabetic cat.Your kitty may also display [...]

Why Your Cat Has Feline Incontinence »

Is feline incontinence becoming a problem for your cat? You need to realize that incontinence in cats, or dribbling and leaking of urine, and inappropriate urination are two different things.
Often an incontinent pet is unaware that she has a problem. Inappropriate urination, on the other hand, is when a cat is purposely urinating in [...]

Root Of Cat Urine Odor Problem May Be Stressed Out Cat »

Is cat urine odor a problem in your home?  If your kitty is urinating in different places all over your home, you have a problem that can’t be overlooked.  Often a stressed out cat is at the root of the problem.
Cat urine problems are sometimes caused by a health issue, including feline diabetes, or [...]