Animals 2024, November
Most cats are able to keep their ears clean. These felines are so meticulous in taking care of their hygiene and cleanliness that they can even get behind and inside the auricle. But sometimes they need help, especially to clean the inside of the ears.
Would you like your new kitten to be friendlier to you and trust you more? By nature, cats are independent and do not try to win our friendship at all costs. They take longer to trust humans than dogs, and they don't get seduced by food rewards.
The harness is a tool that allows you to keep your puppy safe when you take him out for his daily walk, without fear that he may run away or get away. However, many people have a hard time getting their pet to wear this type of harness, especially if the dog shows signs of impatience or anxiety.
Felines have been eating raw meat for thousands of years. Even if your kitty has been tamed, it continues to hunt mice, rats, and other rodents. This means that in order to stay healthy, it still needs raw meat in its diet. If you are tired of buying expensive cans of industrial cat food, then you can consider making your furry friend's meals yourself, using raw meat.
No cat likes to be held still and then see a large drop of liquid enter its eyes. However, even if it seems difficult to you, you don't necessarily have to ask the veterinarian for help. With a little patience and determination, you too can put eye drops on your cat alone.
Male and female cats and their kittens look alike and act in the same way, so it can be difficult to recognize their sex just by observing their behavior. But if you know what to look for, you will understand that there are many substantial differences that allow you to distinguish it.
Has your cat stopped using the litter box? It is essential to understand the causes that lead him to do so, in order to correct this behavior. The underlying reason is often a source of stress, such as a change in the home environment; Sometimes, there may be health problems that lead him to suddenly stop using the litter box, especially if he is elderly.
There are few things more heartbreaking than a sick kitten who doesn't eat. If your cat is not feeding, it is probably sick or depressed. If you see him refusing to eat for more than a day, you need to take him to the vet. In the meantime, you can make some attempts at home to be able to feed it.
Keeping a cat indoors can have extremely positive effects on her health and happiness throughout her life. Specimens that remain indoors are much less exposed to the risks that come from outdoor activities, such as diseases, fleas, ticks, exposure to harmful substances, fights with other animals and more.
Persian cats are among the hairiest felines in the world. For this reason they need to be followed by grooming and combing them often. Fortunately, however, thanks to their mild personality, Persian cats like to receive attention and be groomed all the time.
While there are cats that like to bathe, for many of them it is a terrible experience. Bathing a cat that hates water can result in a traumatized pet and a good deal of scratching and biting. To make bath time as stressful as possible, it's important to be prepared in time and have an extra pair of hands on hand.
Cats are very territorial animals and will always fight to defend their territory. Before bringing two or more cats together, it is important to follow particular guidelines to guarantee them a peaceful coexistence. Steps Step 1. Keep cats in separate rooms when you bring the newcomer into the house Step 2.
Cats are perfectly capable of self-grooming. However, you have to take care of it if yours is unable to do so. If your cat gets urine or feces on its butt, walks on surfaces contaminated with petrochemicals, or rubs itself against some sticky substance, you need to clean its fur completely.
The gestation period of a domestic kitten is approximately 63 days; however, if you don't know the exact date of conception, you may not know exactly when the puppies are due to be born. If you pay particular attention to the typical physical behaviors and symptoms that occur close to giving birth, you can take care of the cat and know if the puppies are actually being born or if the pregnancy is proceeding normally.
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva - the inner pink mucosa of the eye - and is the most common eye problem in cats; in fact, most of these animals suffer from it at some point in their life. If your cat is also affected, it is likely that they experience severe discomfort;
Feline epilepsy is rare, but it does exist. Unfortunately, many of the drugs that counteract seizures in dogs are toxic to cats and the options for treatment are therefore limited. However, there are medications and some lifestyle changes in cats that can help treat and control their epilepsy.
It's no secret that cats are stubborn creatures, but despite what they say, it is possible to train them. By knowing the stimuli and behavior of these animals and practicing some simple training techniques, you can teach your furry friend to come to you when you call him.
Are you desperate because your cat keeps scratching furniture, peeing out of the litter box or some other unpleasant thing? You may be willing to do anything to get him to stop, but it is important that you understand that there are correct and incorrect ways to educate a cat.
A cat's fur is very different from human hair. It is very rare for a cat to lose hair for no reason, unless it is a breeds genetically programmed to have no hair, such as the Rex. Unlike humans, cats do not suffer from baldness, so if you find bald spots on your cat, you will need to understand the cause of the hair loss.
Excessive tearing in cats is generally a symptom of a pathological condition rather than being a disease in its own right. In other words, if this phenomenon occurs suddenly, it is likely that the cause is an infection, an allergy or a scratch.
A few cases of rabies occur in cats each year, mainly because some are not vaccinated or immunizations have expired by the time the felines come into contact with other wild animals that have contracted the disease. If you approach a stray cat and suspect it has rabies, you can pay attention to certain signs of the disease.
Due to their inquisitive nature and obsession with cleanliness, cats often put themselves in dangerous situations. The most common poisons they come into contact with are insecticides, human medicines, poisonous plants and human foods that contain substances they cannot metabolize.
Kittens are very tender and fluffy. Many people love cats, while others are allergic. This article gives you some pointers on how to adopt your new mustachioed friend from a neighbor or cat shelter. Do not adopt it from pet shops, as most do not take care of it and make them live in less than ideal conditions.
Cats can accumulate dirt, or secretions, around their eyes due to allergies or seasonal changes. If you notice residue in the corners of your cat's eyes in the morning, you may be wondering how to remove it safely. It is important to remove the dirt to prevent the cat from developing infections or other eye diseases.
If you've been thinking about adopting a cat for a while, and you've decided this is the right time to take this step, start by doing some research to find the ideal cat for your family and lifestyle! When choosing the cat to adopt, you have to take into consideration several factors, such as the cat's sex, age and history.
Since there is so much overpopulation of cats in the world, it is the responsibility of a responsible owner to sterilize their male cat. Many male cat owners don't neuter them because they think it's not important as they won't give birth. However, your kitty can cover (mate with) kittens in the area and this could get you in some trouble!
Irritable bowel syndrome is one of the most common causes of digestive problems in cats. It usually occurs with frequent episodes of diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain. Treatment can take several approaches and involves a combination of medications, dietary changes, and long-term lifestyle changes.
In addition to the usual two eyelids - lower and upper - cats have a third (nictitating limbs) located in the inner corner of the eye, near the nose, which protects the eyeball from injury and produces tears to keep it healthy. Usually, it remains hidden and it is the internal nerves of the eye that manage its movement.
Paw care is an important aspect of the general attention you give your cat. They need to be healthy so that the animal can do what it likes, such as scratching and climbing. The more you care for his paws, the healthier and happier the cat will be and the stronger the bond you will establish with him.
Your cat's ocular wellbeing is critical to their overall health, and as the pet owner, you should check this regularly. If you suspect an infection has developed, it is important to know what to look for and what to do to avoid long-term problems.
Are you worried that your cat may be stressed? It is easy to tell when he reacts to a particularly anxious situation, because he arches his back, flattens his ears, hisses or growls and sometimes even urinates on the spot; however, when the stress is chronic (lasting), it is not so easy to be able to identify it.
If your cat has been injured by another animal, it is possible that his wound will turn into an abscess. What causes it to form are bacteria that enter the body, right through the wound. If you think your cat may have an abscess, take him to a vet to treat his wound and get antibiotics - the vet will advise you on how to deal with it and administer medications.
As soon as they are born, all cats are blind, deaf and unable to control their body temperature, so they depend completely on their mother. When they are born on their due date they need a lot of care, but if they are premature they need extra attention and care.
Do you find it difficult to sleep at night because your cat is always awake or meowing, or running up and down stairs or constantly moving in the newspapers, etc.? Read on for tips on how to help your cat sleep when you sleep, so you don't wake up with a cat's paw on your nose at 2.
An orphaned kitten is vulnerable, helpless and unable to meet their basic needs. As the new owner of the cat, you must take care of its hygiene, as the mother is not present to wash it. Keeping a kitten clean reduces the likelihood of it contracting disease.
Mother cat generally chooses a safe place to give birth to her kittens. To do this, take several factors into consideration and look for a place that is quiet, dark, dry, warm, and away from predators, male cats, or meddling humans. Sometimes, however, cats do not make the wisest choice due to inexperience, because circumstances may change or just because they are wrong.
Kidney failure is a common problem, especially in older cats. A weak kidney is unable to efficiently filter toxins from the blood (such as digestive by-products, urea and creatinine). As a result, cats with kidney failure end up accumulating toxins in their blood and therefore risk suffering from inflammation of the stomach lining and nausea, thus becoming reluctant to eat.
If your cat does not discharge or produces very dry and hard stools, then he may be constipated. Constipation is a rather annoying ailment for your cat and it is frustrating to see how she struggles to defecate. If the vet agrees and your pet is quite docile, then you can try giving him an enema at home to ease his discomfort.
Stray cats - that is, those that do not have a permanent home - are a huge problem all over the world. For example, it is estimated that in the United States alone there are up to 70 million specimens. Homeless cats have very hard and short lives;
It can be frustrating to have to deal with a cat jumping on kitchen countertops and other surfaces you don't want it to go to - the living room table, nightstands, and so on. This is a behavioral problem typical of many domestic cats; however, there are ways to discourage him from making this habit.