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Hairballs and cat

Hairballs and cats these two words go together, they are always together, when you have a cat or a kitty expect such a situation whereby your feline always swallows part of the hair strand in his body,  I just want you to know is part and parcel of them, it is their way of living. They always love to groom their self in the process of doing that may ingest some strand of the body hair which finds its way through the throat into the intestine the felines.  The main constituent that makes up the cat hair is known as keratin, this substance is responsible for the digestive condition of the hairballs in the stomach of the feline or cat this becomes a serious problem if the kitty is unable to cough it out or pass it out through tooling thus such condition is a serious health case that needs urgent attention. Most of the time when people hear of a hairball their initial thought is that of a round shape object right inside the stomach of the cat, that is not true it is a particle of hair t
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Distemper in cats

Distemper in cats is a very serious infection caused by a virus, it commutable disease that can easily be transferred to other felines around, this disease is common among young felines.  Hence if they have contracted it before preventive measures should be taken to avoid future occurrence at times older cats do get infected with this disease this is as a result of contact with other cats who has it. As said earlier it is caused by a virus which can inhibit in any environment, they have the ability to be active for years in any environment thus they can easily be found in places such as carpets, bedding, litter box and furniture. Thus it is advisable to always do a thorough clean-up to ward off this virus, the use of disinfectant is one of the effective means for eliminating this disease when used in an area suspected of having the distemper virus.   How to Know If Your Cat Has Distemper All of the signs and symptoms manifest ten days after being infected, your cat wil
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Diabetes in cats

Diabetes in cats can be grouped into three major categories which are diabetes I, diabetes II and Transient Diabetes, fat and overweight cat often suffer from this illness and it is very common among older felines, you may want to know how to manage your cat got the diseases?  It could be that when you have the cat he was not having such disease hence the need to know why your cats is infected with this illness. Most of the time it is caused by the type of food been given to this pet by the owners, in a long run will result to diabetes. What are signs of diabetes in cats? Here are a few symptoms you look out for in you felines which will certify that he is suffering from such disease. When you notice your cat increasing rate of drinking water and urination rate is high these are some of the main signs you look out for. Also having increased eating habits yet looking thin, liver disease, diarrhea, loss of hair and changes in the skin all these are signs of diabetes thu
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Cat vomiting

You won’t want to see your cat vomiting all around the house this is not good both for you and your pet in an unhygienic situation. Though vomiting in some cases in cats is a normal thing, in a case whereby after eating your kitty vomits then goes about playing this is a normal condition, not all the cats that throw up mean that the pet is ill there is some condition that warrants such an action. But then in a situation where your cat regularly vomits this calls for serious concern and the need to visit the vet to know what is the cause and resultant solution to that effect. Causes of vomiting in cats One of the common causes of such conditions in kitties could be symptoms or signs of illness in cats such as cancer, constipation, bowel blockage, intestinal disorder, and diabetes. In a situation of this nature, it is advisable to see a vet doctor who will know the cause of the throw-up and administer the right treatment for the illness. Hairballs often the times is th
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Cat skin problems

Cat skin problems have been found as one of the most frequently or common challenges, for most cats undergo, the skin plays a major role in all pets and mammals. It is one of the largest and leading protective organs in the body, any such problem in the skin could not just mean there is a problem or a disease on the skin it could be a manifestation of infection in the body which is showing up.  There are different types of cat skin problems and lots of factors are responsible for the cause,  Some of the symptoms or skin disease could just be a reaction which will clear off on its own after something while others you need medications or herbs or possibly seeing a vet expert if the case is serious. Type of cat skin problems There are a few cat skin problems you need to be aware of so that next time your cat is cut up in this condition knowing the specific type of skin problems thus will quickly lead to ways on how to deal with the situation.  Here are some of the pet's
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Cat not eating

Is your cat not eating , are you worried about seeing him go hungry, there are lots of reasons that may have arisen which have led to this condition,  Those factors will be highlighted in this article also you will learn various ways you can lure you cat to eat even when he is not in the mood of doing so. Reasons Why You’re Cat May Not Be Eating Stress- it will interest you to know that cats do experience stress, this often occurs due to changes in the home.  It could be that you just packed into a new home and it this will look strange to your cat hence it will take time to adjust and get used to the home Another cause why cats do not eat can also result from changes made on  object in the house.  You might have purchase a new furniture and decided to rearrange them.  These changes often have effect on the eating habit of the pet also if you change the eating position of the kitty this can as well lead to cat not eating. Other Cats- if you decide to bring in a new
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Cat health problems

Cat health problems can be prevented if you give your cat the right medical treatment and the correct kind of food.  There are lots of kitties that have passed out of this world as a result of improper care.  When we talk about caring for your cats it is not just medication, there are some other factors you must look into that will determine if your cat is living in good health or not, such as watching the behaviour changes, her feeding mode, appearance, agility and many more are some of the factors you need to look into as this will tell if your cat is in good health or not. List of Common Cat Health Problems Rabbis: this is a viral disease that is common with kitties it normally affects the central nervous system of the cat, and in server cases, it escalates to paralysis or even death, some of the symptoms include unnecessary reaction from the cat to object not exciting, dilated pupil, extreme drooling Alopecia: which is also known as hair loss in a cat
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