Cystitis and other bladder infections are very common in cats. Usually however it is not down to a simple infection but the effects of stress. It is unclear why cats are susceptible to stress in this area of their bodies.
If you have a couple of cats or have a cat that is getting into cat fights with neighbouring cats you may be wondering how you can deal with them when they happen. Cats fights can be quite ferocious so to save yourself some hefty vet bills here’s some tips on breaking them up:
When introducing a cat to a dog it can be quite a challenge. If your cat is an older cat they may be reluctant to accept a new family member. As cats are very territorial they can take longer than a dog to accept a new addition. However if you are introducing a kitten and a dog you will have an easier time. At this stage the cat hasn’t built up any of it natural fear of dogs and still views everything with hapless curiosity.
Toxoplasmosis is a condition that is known to infect many people across the UK. It is caused by a parasite and humans are often unaware that they are infected as the symptoms are very similar to that of flu and our immune systems are often robust enough to deal with the infection efficiently. However if you are pregnant or have small children toxoplasmosis must be avoided as it can be deadly when it infects lesser developed immune systems such as that of a foetus and is known to cause miscarriage.
I’ve never experienced this myself. My ginger Tom, Tikka has an never abating appetite and will stalk me incessantly in the morning if I haven’t filled his dish with breakfast by 6.30am!
However when your pet does decide he doesn’t want to eat and is otherwise healthy it can be very distressing and frustrating indeed. A simple change to routine can send your feline friend off kilter and this may put them off their food temporarily. Minor changes like moving their food bowl to a different location, placing it too near the litter tray or simply washing the bowl with a different washing up liquid can put your cat off its dinner.
Cats are notoriously difficult to train however it is possible to discourage any anti-social behaviour and to get them used to a set routine as kittens. The first thing you need to do is to handle you kitten as much as possible. Touch their ears, mouth, teeth and comb or brush their coat to get them used to contact.
