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  • Do you know the 5 most common Cat illnesses?

    November 08, 2015
    The 5 most common cat illnesses are: Click each cat health issue for more information. 1.Chronic Kidney Failure Symptoms: anorexia, vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea, constipation, depression and weight loss. 2.Hyperthyroidism Common symptoms: voracious appetite, weight loss, increased thirst and urination, vomiting, diarrhea and restlessness. 3.Allergies Skin allergy symptoms often include: raised, thickened raw skin, small scabs, face and ear itching and bald spots. Food ...
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  • Cat Toys ~ What is unsafe?

    January 07, 2015
    Many items that people think of as traditional cat toys are also some of the most dangerous. String, ribbon, yarn and rubber bands are fun to play with, but potentially deadly if swallowed. And they are very easily swallowed because cats have tongues covered with rearward-facing barbs that make it hard for them to spit out string, yarn and similar things. Such long objects, if ingested, tend to travel lengthwise along the intestines. They can cause the intestines to scrunch up ...
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  • Things that should not be given to Cats!

    January 05, 2015
    Foods that should not be given to cats include onions, garlic, green tomatoes, raw potatoes, chocolate, grapes, and raisins. Though milk is not toxic, it can cause an upset stomach and gas. Tylenol and aspirin are extremely toxic to cats, as are many common houseplants. Feeding cats dog food or canned tuna that’s for human consumption can cause malnutrition.
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