Cat Health

Your cat should be around 60 cat years old in human years. Aging occurs much faster during the first 2 years of a cat's life. By the age of 2, a cat will be around 24 years old in human terms. After the first 2 years, a cat will age approximately 4 cat years for every human year. If your cat is 11 years old now, it should be around 60 cat years old.

Giving a cat food before surgery is generally not recommended as it may increase the risk of vomiting during the anesthesia, which can be dangerous. It's important to follow your veterinarian's specific fasting instructions to ensure a safe surgery and smooth recovery for your cat.

A cat's digestive tract is typically around 20-40 inches long, depending on the size and age of the cat. It consists of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The length of the digestive tract contributes to the efficient digestion and absorption of nutrients in cats.

Cats may experience weight loss as they age or if they have a medical condition that affects their appetite or ability to absorb nutrients. However, it is not necessarily a universal sign that a cat is close to death. If you are concerned about a cat losing weight, it is important to consult a veterinarian to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.

Sneezing and lip licking can be signs of allergies, dental issues, respiratory infections, or foreign objects in the mouth. It's best to take your cat to the vet for a check-up to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.

This is not a usual cat behavior. If it is eating its own feces, there is probably something wrong. Where dogs do this out of curiosity, cats tend to do it out of malnutrition. This could mean their food needs to be replaced with something better, they have parasites, or it could be the sign of a condition called pica. It is best to take the cat to a veterinarian, and see what is going on.

The dosing frequency of Keflex for a cat is typically every 8-12 hours. It is important to follow the specific dosing instructions provided by the veterinarian, as the dosage and frequency may vary depending on the cat's condition and weight.

Cats can commonly carry fleas and lice. They may also be afflicted by ticks and mites on their skin, as well as various parasites in their digestive system.

Cats do not get parvo; it is a canine virus that primarily affects dogs. Cats can, however, get a similar virus called panleukopenia, which is sometimes referred to as feline parvovirus, but it is a different virus that affects cats specifically.

Neutering a cat removes the reproductive organs responsible for producing certain odors associated with mating behaviors. However, neutered cats can still have scent glands that produce a subtle scent, but it is typically not as strong or as distinctive as an intact cat. Regular grooming can help minimize any residual smell.

Cat hiding in dark places is a sign of something wrong. It is possible that your cat is not feeling well or the cat needs some time to be alone by itself. Cats are generally considered very moody.

Huge is the simple answer.

The only viable reasons for declawing a dog are medical, through injury or infection. It is barely necessary to clip a dogs claw if it is exercised correctly Declawing, like docking is, usually done for the vanity of the owner.

Swallowing a small amount of cat hair is unlikely to make you sick as it will usually pass through your digestive system without causing harm. However, swallowing a large amount of cat hair could potentially lead to an upset stomach or intestinal blockage. If you have concerns, it's best to seek advice from a medical professional.

No I don't think so but you can usually tell! Just check if your kittens breasts is either- hard or swelling. If so then this means that your kitten is pregnant. I let my cat outside when she was 10 weeks old and she was attracting alot of male cats so we took her to the vets!

Not exactly. To estimate a cat's age in "cat years," multiply the cat's age by 4 for the first two years, then add 4 for every year after that. This method helps adjust for cats aging faster in their earlier years.

SIV stands for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, which is a virus that affects the immune system of cats. It is similar to HIV in humans and can lead to a weakened immune system, making the cat more susceptible to infections and other illnesses. There is no cure for SIV, but with proper care, infected cats can live long and relatively healthy lives.

The cat may be suffering from an unseen illness, wound, or may simply have been frightened - animals that are wounded or sick, especially solitary animals, will prefer to be left alone. Cats that are being mistreated or frightened may also start to display neurotic behaviour.

Do NOT use the dog years formula. Cats age more quickly in the first years of their lives.

The first year of a cats life is about fifteen years. the second year is about ten. so by the time a cat is two, it will have reached adulthood. Every year following is about 4 years.

Example: 5 human years = 37 cat years Not 35 cat years (the dog years formula)

Cats' ears are protected by hair inside the ear canal that traps dirt and debris, as well as by shape and orientation of the ear flap that helps deflect foreign particles. Additionally, cats have the ability to move their ears independently to help detect potential threats or prey, further safeguarding their delicate ears.

Yes, cats can get tummy aches from drinking milk as many are lactose intolerant and cannot properly digest lactose. Consuming milk can lead to symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach discomfort in cats. It's generally recommended to avoid giving milk to cats.

My cat is being treated for this at the moment. It can be a very serious disease if left untreated.

In a nutshell it is where faeces from the cat's intestine travels up the bile ducts and causes infection and swelling in the liver.

It is not contagious and there is no specific cause of it so it cannot be prevented.

63 days - estimated from the time of mating.

You should wait at least until the kittens are up and staggering around. Curiosity will make them stagger in your direction soon enough if you just sit there calmly & watch. (Not stare; cats view staring as a threat!) At this point, as long as the mother doesn't appear to mind you touching the kittens there is no problem. Do not try to touch the kittens while they are being suckled. It is a stressfull time for a mother cat, as her instincts will make her hyper-aware of everything. She won't thank you for adding to the stress. Once you have proven to the mother that you can be trusted with her kittens she will relax more when you're around. You will be acting as a second set of eyes and ears for her... you are now a surrogate nanny to them! Above all, remember that if the mother feels her litter is threatened she will first try to hide them. If you don't give her enough space after that, she may decide that the situation is futile, and kill the whole litter herself. Cats are not like people; they don't seek to show their babies off, but to keep them guarded. As long as she can see her kittens are safe she will be happy for you to play with them... just be gentle; they're only little!

Sounds like kidney failure more commonly known as renial failure. It may not seem to have any connection logically, but it does, talk to your vet. At 16 years, you may have to consider having her put down, sorry.

Don't put her down. Why? Do we put down humans? We're all sentient beings and that cat has the same right tolive

At ten years old, a cat is in its senior years and may not have the strength or energy to play anymore. It may be because of arthritis or some other medical problem. If the cat appears to be in pain, take it to the vet.