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Cat Maintenance
Cat maintenance focuses on the hair and claws of the cat. Combing a cat’s fur is an excellent way of getting rid of hair balls and checking for fleas. One should provide a scratching post to keep the cat's nails trimmed.
864 Questions
What can you give a cat for pain in the right foot?
At home, nothing - cats are extremely sensitive to human pain medications (aspirin, Tylenol, Advil, Aleve, paracetamal, ibuprofen, Motrin, Pamprin, etc) and even a single pill can cause fatal stomach ulcers.
If your cat has a broken paw, the best option is to take your cat to a veterinarian to have it examined. Your veterinarian can prescribe appropriate pain medication such as butorphenol, which is a schedule III controlled drug, to mediate the pain until the area heals.
What is the main food of the Cat family how are the cats' teeth fitted for this?
Cats are strict carnivores (meat eaters), so meat is their main or only food source. A cat's teeth are perfectly adapted to such a specialised diet:
- Incisors (teeth at front of the mouth) are very short in cats this is because these teeth are meant for the cutting of fruit and vegetables - wich cats don't eat. Instead, cats can use their incisors for scraping meat off bones or for grooming.
- Canines (the sharp long pointy teeth at either side of incisors) are very long on a cat and other predators. These are the most important because they are meant for holding down prey and tearing meat.
- Premolars and Molars (the side teeth) are also very important as cats use these sharp teeth to cut and shear off chunks of meat. In other mammals - particularly omnivores such as pigs and humans, the premolars and molars are flat grinding teeth used to deal with vegetable matter.
Even domestic cats aren't all that different from big cats such as lions. They have exactly the same type of teeth that is perfect for tearing and rendering flesh and crunching up bone. Pet cats - like their wild cousins, get all their nutrition from meat-based proteins and fats, so feeding a pet cat food high in meat content and no grains or cereals is the best way to ensure your cat gets all the nutrition it needs.
Humans - who are omnivores - eat both plant and meat. Our teeth are slightly different compared to a cat:
- Incisors (the teeth at front of the mouth) are medium size meant for cutting fruit and veg.
- Canines (the sharp long pointy teeth at either side of incisors) are much smaller - only a little bit longer than our incisors - but these are still meant for tearing meat.
- Premolars and Molars (the stubby teeth that go around the rest of the mouth) are flat and are designed to chew. It is impossible to eat without using these they are very important.
How are cats teeth different from human teeth?
A cat's teeth are designed to to hold down, kill and eat prey. The canines are very long in cats because these teeth help the cat hold on to its prey. They can also be use to kill the prey. Human canines are very blunt and are used to help tear meat.
Cats and humans both have premolars and molars, but a cat's back teeth are sharp and serrated and act like scissors; cutting up meat into bite-size chunks in order for the cat to swallow. A cat's jaw only moves up and down, so a cat cannot chew its food.
Human premolars and molars are grinding teeth, much like a herbivore. They are flat and our jaws can move side to side which aid in chewing our food thoroughly before swallowing.
The incisors in a human are the same size as all our other teeth and are primarily used for cutting food into bite-size chunks so we can chew it. A cat's incisors are very very small, and are mostly used for grooming.
How much should kittens take a bath?
Kittens generally get cleaned up by their mother and start taking care of it themselves pretty soon. Don't bath the poor thing unless it is an absolute emergency.
How much is it to neuter a cat in RI?
There are a variety of programs nationwide that offer no- or low-cost spay and neuter services. To find a location near you, check out this link with information I put together on locating a no- or low-cost spay and neuter facility: http://www.ehow.com/how_5433473_cat-spayed-neutered-lowcost.html
Can you give flucloxacillin to cats?
Flucloxacillin is a penicillin based antibiotic that could have the same affect on a dog who may be allergic as a human who may be allergic. Self medicating a dog may not be safe for the animal.
How long until you can hold a newborn kitten?
Kittens, if the mother cat trusts you, can be held as soon as they are born. It depends if the mother cat trusts you enough to let you hold her babies. Holding the kittens, if the mother cat trusts you, is absolutely fine. A lot of breeders will hold the kittens every day in order to check their health and development, and to weigh them to make sure they are gaining enough weight. Some breeders will wear latex gloves as a precaution - to avoid any possible harmful bacteria transmitting to the kittens.
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Please note that I am not a vet! My cat had kittens and I was able to pick them up and hold them immediately after birth, but only as necessary. Example: to move them out of the way as she was birthing the others, or to make sure she did not lay on them. After the first day she allowed me and others to hold them, but only people she was familiar with and only in her line of sight. It all depends on the mother cat and her personality. Some cats will not allow anyone to be around their kittens, while others are more open. If your cat was very loving and liked to have you around before pregnancy, she is likely to have less of a problem letting you hold her kittens. Independent cats tend to me more protective. Also, if your cat is not used to a lot of people around her, DO NOT bring in people to hold her kittens. It will cause both her and the kittens extra stress, which is never good.
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My cat has just had her first litter during the night in the birthing box at the end of my bed. She didn't wake us up to have her kittens she did it all her self. 3 hours later she let us hold them without even trying to get them back. It just depends how caring/ protective of there kittens your cat is.
- Medication should never be administered without first consulting your veterinarian.
- In dogs, the usual dose is 7.5 to 25 mg per pound (15 to 50 mg/kg) every 12 to 24 hours intramuscularly or intravenously.
- Rocephin will have no effect on parasitic infections
It depends on the amount of space the cat's belly consumes...
How do you remove pet urine from grout?
I have detailed instructions on my website for how to remove cat urine odor from grout and many other materials using a free homemade recipe. I would answer directly but there are detailed instructions on the website: http://www.remove-cat-urine.com
What do you feed your sick kitten?
You have to find out what your kitten has! Take it to a vet: Kittens cannot easily fight these conditions and can die from dehydration. The vet will probably put it on IV fluids (supportive care) and if the cause is bacterial it will also get antibiotics.
How do you get your 7week old kitten to eat?
three-day old kittens cant eat solid food...they drink milk from their mother you could also feed it from a bottle you have to buy it formula, heat it up and feed it to them, like a real baby
Does the mother cat help the kittens learn to go in a litter box?
Yes, if the mother has been taught to use it, she will help the kitten learn to use it. You may want to help a little, it depends on how mush progress the mother makes, but it should be fine with just her.
Do newborn kittens have venom in their claws?
No. Newborn kittens do not have venom in their claws.
There are a number of real and unreal reasons for people to believe that kittens have venom in their claws:
* Some people are allergic to cats and may have associated the claw touch with the reaction.
* Claws come into contact with a number of things (including the litter box) - a scratch may get infected as a result and seem like "poison."
* Some parents don't want their younger children to play with the kittens, so they tell them that their claws have venom to keep them away.
There are many human foods that are toxic to a cat:
Chocolate - Can affect the heart and nervous system causing excitement / nervousness / trembling, vomiting / diarrhoea, seizures, muscle spasms, coma and death.
Caffeine - Can affect the heart and nervous system and causes the same or similar symptoms as chocolate.
Alcohol - Giving a cat alcohol repeatedly (or a lot of) will cause liver damage, breathing difficulties, coma and even death.
Garlic (any form) - Can damage red blood cells and lead to anemia.
Onion (any form) - Can damage red blood cells and lead to anemia. Onions are more toxic than garlic.
Tomatoes (all aspects of the fruit and plant) - Can cause the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems, but mostly causes severe digestive upset.
Potatoes (Raw and plant) - Can cause the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems, but mostly causes severe digestive upset.
Mushrooms - Some species of mushroom are highly dangerous as the can cause shock and even death.
Grapes and Raisins - It is unknown why these are toxic, but even a tiny amount can severely damage the kidneys.
Macadamia Nuts - Can cause gastrointestinal upsets, lethargy, vomiting and muscle tremors or stiffness.
Foods that are potentially harmful:
Liver (in large amounts) - A small bit of raw liver on occasion is very beneficial to a cat.
COOKED bones and fish bones (including raw and cooked) - Cooked bones are very hard and brittle and will splinter which can cause obstruction or laceration in the digestive system. Raw bones are much safer as they are soft and do not splinter.
Dog Food - Dog food is vastly different to cat food so doesn't have the added Vitamins and Fatty Acids cats need, such as Taurine.
Foods high in Salt and Sugar - Too much of both can harm your cat's health (sugar can cause obesity and diabetes and salt will cause a chemical imbalance, as well as dehydration).
Milk - Cow's milk, despite popular belief, is not tolerated by many cats as many are lactose intolerant. An adult cat gets no nutrition from any sort of milk, but specially formulated cat or kitten milk can be used as an occasional treat.
Your kitten is eight weeks old and doesnt eat?
It could be the kitten is getting enough water from his food.
Cats are notoriously bad drinkers, even when they are thirsty. This is because they have evolved to get all their needed moisture from their prey (their ancestors were cats that lived in very dry and arid environments where water was hard to come by). It is a trait that has been passed down over the thousands of years.
There are several things you can do to increase how much water your kitten is intaking. By far the easiest option is to feed a wet food diet. Canned or pouched food has anywhere between 60 to 80% water. Seeing as in the wild a cat's prey is around 70% water, wet food provides a cat with more than enough water each day.
If you feed dry food, it may be ideal to and incorporate at least some wet food into the cat's diet each day, so your kitten gets at least some water.
Another way to increase water intake is to leave a tap on, or purchase a pet water fountain. Many cats are fickle when it comes to water and will only drink fresh moving water. A running tap or fountain keeps water constantly moving and fresh, and both methods are very successful in enticing a cat to drink more water.
If your kitten is male, it is especially vital to make sure he is thoroughly hydrated. Male cats are much more susceptible to urinary tract infections (UTI's) which is often caused by not enough water over a period of time.
How do you convince your mom to keep a cat when your mom is allergic to cats?
Try making a list for her why you should have a cat. Ask yourself some of these example questions:
-Can you afford a cat?
-Will you take care of it?
-Will you and the family take care of it and love it?
-Will the dogs not hurt it?
-How severly is your uncle allergic to cats?
Good luck!
Can you give cats Benadryl to sedate for grooming?
no, human medicines are not okay for animals.
horsefreak, you are completely ignorant. yes, you can give benedryl to cats or dogs. a compounding pharmacy will even flavor it like fish, chicken, etc. pls contact your veterinarian instead of consulting these boards.
How do you remove cat urine on a leather duffel travel bag?
Launder the bag with a product like Oxyclean.
There are also several urine-removal products for sale in the grocery store - look in the pet food aisle, usually located near the dog shampoos.
yes indeed they respect there owners! snuggling with a cat can releave stress and form a bond. cats love human attention and love there owners. i have two cats and enjoy them. just show cats love and they will love you back!
What do you do with a litter of kittens that were abandoned?
You could take them to a good vet who will take in litters and see to it that the kittens are healthy and try to find homes for them. My vet does this, but not all vets do. You could also try to find homes for the kittens. Put posters up that say 'free kittens to good homes.' There are also Animal Shelters. I would either keep the kittens, sell them, or give them away.
