The new buzzword in the health industry is probiotics or “healthy bacteria”.
Probiotics work by repopulating the intestine with healthy bacteria, which can help with digestion and digestive tract complaints such as diarrhea and IBS.
The benefits of having a well functioning digestive system replete with great numbers of healthy gut flora are a greater immunity against […]
Preventing toxoplasmosis infection involves some simple precautionary steps for both you and your cat. While there’s no guarantee that you or your cat won’t get it, every step you take may help.
Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by a single-celled parasite known as Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii). Both domestic and wild felines are the definitive hosts […]
Depending upon the type and stage of the disease, feline diabetes symptoms will vary from cat to cat. The prime candidates for diabetes are over weight older males, but cats of either sex and any age may be affected.
Excessive urination and thirst (known as polyuria and polydipsia) are the most obvious early signs of the […]
Think of your dog as a machine, with his organs as the major parts which work together to provide life.
Think of all the smaller elements, such as blood cells, natural chemicals, and antibodies to name but a few, as the cogs which turn, and protect on a minuscule level.
Cells are essentially what we are made […]
Cats are clean creatures. They continually clean and groom themselves throughout the day. They do this by licking their fur with their tongue. Their tongue is composed of a rough surface with small barb type bumps call papillae. The papillae is made of the same sustains that human fingernails are made of, keratin. The papillae […]
Cat dandruff is common among diabetic cats. A study shows that happens in 1 in 200 cats have what is known as diabetes mellitus (DM) and if you want your pet to get better, here are some things you can do.
The cause of this problem is associated with poor nutrition. So, instead of buying one […]
Cats are playful animals. If you are planning to get one, you should know the basics about house cat care.
The moment the cat is brought into the house, you should give it his or her own room for the time being with food, water and a bed. If it has not yet been toilet trained, […]
Cats just like humans are prone to sicknesses. In fact, cats succumb to two cat viral infections that will be discussed shortly. The good news is that there is a cure.
These two common viral infections are Feline Herpes 1 virus known as rhinotracheitis virus and infection with the organisms called Chlamydia psittaci and mycoplasma.
When a […]
Some animals have been abandoned by their owners. They end up in animal shelters hoping that someone will come along and given them a good home. If you are thinking of owning a feline, you better learn a thing or two about foster cat care.
When you bring home the cat from the foster home, this […]
A fairly common problem for cats is ear mite infestation. Homeless cats are more susceptible to them then their well cared for counterparts. Ear mites can grow into a problem with thousands of the pest in quick succession.
Ear mites transfer to other cats easily. In a multi-cat family, it is easier for ear mites […]