Cat Health

Cats have a layer called the tapetum lucidum behind their retina that reflects light back through the retina, enhancing their night vision. Humans do not have this layer, so cats can see better in low light conditions. Additionally, cats have more rod cells in their eyes compared to humans, which also helps with their night vision.

Kittens should stay with their Mom until at least 10 weeks, thoroughly weaned. They learn all their skills from Momma Cat so never feel the rush to take them from the mother, as this can lead to serious problems for the kittens in later life.

Cats can exhibit symptoms similar to a cold, such as sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes, but they are caused by different viruses than the common cold in humans. Feline upper respiratory infections are often caused by feline herpesvirus or feline calicivirus, and can be highly contagious among cats. If your cat is showing signs of a cold, it is best to consult with a veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Yes, an orange cat can get pregnant if she mates with a male cat while in heat. The color of the cat does not affect its ability to reproduce. It is important to spay or neuter cats to prevent unwanted litters.

Most don't, but if their raised together as kittens they will create a fondness for each other. Adult cats are territorial and generally will fight, let alone start licking each other. Adult cats won't even recognize a sibling if they've been seperated.

If you really want your cats to become friends, expect and allow fights, otherwise they will never determine their relative social ranks and without knowing rank cats can never be friends. Unfortunately fights can get messy and bloody. If one cat persists in immediately declaring "total war" on others, isolate it where it can smell them but not see them. If the cats are well "cat socialized" they will automatically limit fights to swatting and wrestling without using claws, as neither really wants to get hurt but they can still fight hard this way. If you can't tolerate cat fights, your cats can't become friends and you will have to put up with it. There must be one and only one Topcat.

It's humans that do the most danger (unknowingly) to their pets. The bugs that can cause problems in your cat are: (FROM THE ASPCA!) * Some species of spiders * Wasps (if bitten by a wasp take to vet immediately!) * Hornets (same as above.) * Bees (same as above.) * Silk Worms (this can cause cats to go berserk. Take to vet immediately!) * Slugs (if a cat plays or ingests part of a slug it's not the slug, but the possibility that the slug has eaten or slid through slug bait put out in the garden areas.) * Love Bugs or March Flies (generally during cherry time) * Fireflies (certain species. Cats love to play with them.) Cats have a born instinct in most cases of what to eat and what not to eat. It's the human factor that comes into play. Here are some additional threats that loving pet owners may unknowingly be poisoning their pets with: * Poinsettias (generally given at Christmas in Western countries) and are highly poisonous. I have a cat and I give my Poinsettias to a friend without a cat. Cats love nibbling on the flowers (which is actually a leaf.) * Common toads * Adder * Marijuana (believe it or not some people get a kick out of seeing what a little Marijuana will do to their pet. It's highly poisonous and can cause the death of your cat or dog. * Sago Palms * Alcohol (watch your pet if you have guests over. Some pets are curious and others enjoy a wee nip or two. LOL I have a Bichon Frise dog and read the history of this breed and they love wine. Just for the heck of it my husband was curious to find out if it was a myth .... nope it wasn't! She just had a tiny taste so from now on we have to keep wine away from her. If she smells wine she'll climb until she gets it! Before my husband tested her on a wee drop of wine she use to beg when he had his nightly glass of wine. Little drunk! LOL * Avocado (chemical release, high in fats as well.) * Chocolate. Not all chocolate is hazardous, but why take the chance. If your cat or dog ingests chocolate then watch them closely and if you think they are not well then get your pet to the vet! * Fruits (acidic) grapefruit, strawberries, lemon, lime, oranges, etc. * Glow jewelry. If your cat plays with this (they are notorious for playing with bright shiny things) this is highly toxic. * Iron (any foods high in iron) * Human medications (NEVER self medicate your pet.) * Hydrogen Peroxide * Antifreeze. During the winter months many people will change or 'top up' their antifreeze and not clean off the residue off driveways, etc. The best way to clean up this mess is with CLUMPING KITTER LITTER. * Flies (aka: Bottle Flies and they are large and have a shiny metallic body.) * Pine needles. Although cats generally don't eat pine needles they do stick to their fur or especially the paws and they will groom themselves. * Any foods high in yeast. * Mistletoe * Mothballs (cats generally won't eat them, but again, they will play with rolling objects and get the residue on their paws and later will groom themselves and lick the residue off their paws.) * Mushrooms * Garlic (it has been a myth that putting garlic in cat or dog food for your pet will stave off fleas. Garlic is NOT GOOD FOR YOUR PET. * Onions * Chives (your cat may love to munch on chives like blades of grass which they eat to bring up fur balls.) * Sprays that gardeners put on their lawns or plants. Don't forget that cats will lay under bushes, trees, lay on the lawn (also dogs) and cats especially groom themselves often ingesting the toxins .

It could be due to a condition called lentigo simplex, which is a benign condition where the skin pigment increases with age. It could also be a result of sun exposure or allergies. It's best to consult with a veterinarian for a proper diagnosis and treatment if needed.

* Usually if you spay a female cat a young age, this isn't a problem, but if for some reason it isn't until maybe she is 3 or 4 (or older) years old, to wander is still part of her instinct. Many animals are this way.

A cat's season is usually every two to four weeks, with each season lasting around two weeks. Cats will start to meow and almost howl and it can get quite annoying as they will not stop, they become almost too friendly. They stick their hind end in the air constantly and if they are indoor cat they will often try to get out or you may see male cats hanging about.

It is best to spay a female cat before her first heat, so before she reaches six months old is the ideal age.

no. as long as your cat had accepted that they were dead and let you.

Cats are very tough animals. Unless the cut is serious, it will probably heal on its own. If you are not sure, take it to a veterinarian. Also, I have treated wounds on cats with petroleum jelly and had good results.

your cat may have a disease. or is just unable to carry kittens. either that or the father might have a disease. a disease that makes them unable to have kittens. you should take your cat to the vet to see why.

The weaker of two genes is called the recessive gene. In the presence of a dominant gene, the recessive gene is not expressed in the organism's phenotype.

A+ It is probably homozygous for the recessive allele.

No. Aborting a pregnant animal's unborn will help control the pet population.

Every year, upwards of 5 million perfectly healthy cats and dogs are murdered every year in shelters due to overcrowding and over populating. Take a look at your pets at home. Now imagine them in that cold, dark room at the shelter and watch the fear in their eyes as that needle is inserted in their veins and they begin to feel the effects of the murdering drug. Their pupils are wide. There is fear in their eyes. Then they collapse and struggle for about 30 seconds and then they are gone.

Results from surverys done in the previous years, shows that at the time nationwide euthanasias had gone down 75% in the preceding 20 years on a dog and cat population basis. With the increased emphasis on spay and neuter, and the emergence of rescue groups in the past few years, there's every reason to think that the trend has continued. If so, today, the national annual shelter and pound euthanasia rate would be around 4% of the total dog and cat populations. Numbers of the two species have been roughly comparable; however, the favorable trend in cats is slowing and may have reversed in some areas due to the establishment of feral breeding populations.

Well, my cat recently had a spontaneous abortion during very early pregnancy and developed a vaginal infection. I had her spayed once I discovered the infection. A few days after the surgery, the cat began being very vocal. She would try to grab ahold of my hand and my other cat's scruff to move us somewhere as if we were her new born kittens. I believe she knew she was pregnant, and now after the surgery she no longer had that feeling but still had motherly instincts.

idk.. But ive done it before. as an owner of 9 cats, 5 dogs, and 7 parrots, (62 fish) and a koi fish, I would suppose so. Just ask the vet first I would assume you should for the safety of your pet.

If all goes well, the mother cat will do most of the work :)

Check to make sure that she is cleaning the kittens and letting them suckle. If she refuses to suckle the "runt" of the litter, you may need to bottle-feed it. Consult your veterinarian about this.

For the first few weeks, the kittens won't do much except eat and sleep. Make sure the mom and kittens have a warm, comfortable living space (perhaps a cat-bed or a nest of blankets) Feed the mom more food then usual because she needs to provide nutrients for herself and the kittens.

Be cautious about handling the kittens because the mama cat will be very protective. She probably won't let you near them for the first week or so.

Speak to your veterinarian about any problems that arise, and make an appointment for the kittens so they can get their shots, etc.

If you don't intend to keep all the kittens, it is never too early to start searching for their new homes! Many people don't realize how difficult it is to find homes for kittens, and many cats end up in animal shelters for this reason. So be responsible and start your search early! Remember though, the kittens have to stay with their mother until they're AT LEAST 12 weeks old

Hope this Helps :)

Hi there mate. Oregano oil's natural antibiotic properties are POWERFUL.. so be cautious but nonetheless WORK. I bought premium quality oregano oil from oreganooil(DOT)org but I guess you can buy anywhere just make sure it's premium!

Also reduce acidic foods from your diet to maximise the healing process.

P.S OREGANO OIL DOES BURN MATE... so take it slow, there's no rush it'll work.

A kitten is usually weaned around 5 to 8 weeks but it has been known that they will nurse for 6 months or longer, although this depends on the momma cat. Sometimes if there is only one kitten the mother may not cut the kittens off at all you may have to separate them so that the momma cat will dry up.

Kittens typically open their eyes between 7 to 10 days old. It can vary slightly depending on the individual kitten and its breed.

Bloody nose and sneezing in a cat could indicate a variety of issues ranging from an ongoing respiratory infection to more serious conditions like nasal polyps or foreign objects stuck in the nasal passages. It's important to take your kitten back to the vet for a thorough examination to determine the cause of the symptoms and appropriate treatment.

A male cat urinates on everything that he claims as his.

When a creature (of any kind) dies, certain processes take place in its body. Its blood is no longer being pumped through its veins, and so coagulates (clots), eventually drying up completely. As the blood dries the creatures muscles contract and stiffen. This process is called Rigor Mortis. It causes the body to go stiff, hence the slang name for corpses. The process of Rigor Mortis in humans can take several hours to complete, depending on the persons condition before they died, and the reason for their death. In smaller animals it generally happens faster, as there is less blood to dry up. A cats body will usually be stiff as a board within an hour. The rigidity will give some indication as to how long the cat has been dead. If the cat has not been dead long enough for Rigor Mortis to set in you can estimate its time of death by the temperature of its body. A body this size may remain warm to the touch for around 30-45 minutes. After Rigor Mortis has set it becomes harder to determine a time of death, and the methods of doing so become increasingly complex and expensive. Proceedures such as these require a trained pathologist or mortician and a sterile laboratory. Another method that is used for bodies after a few days is to look at whether there are any fly eggs, larvae(maggots), pupae or evidence of these hatching. Each of these stages has a known timeframe (that may be temperature dependent).