Feline immunodeficiency virus is a critical viral infection that affects cats on a global scale. Its first discovery was during an investigation of a disease outbreak in colonies of rescue cats in the USA. The scientists noted that cats would exhibit the same signs as humans with HIV. They, however, noted that despite the baseline…
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All pet owners have probably wondered whether their furry companion recognizes their name. This case is because there are situations that the cat will respond to their name as quickly as you make it, whereas they seem to be ignoring you on most times. A perfect example is a cat reacting to a call for…
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Asking whether cats can see in the dark may seem like a strange question. This case is because everyone seems to understand that cats have highly sensitive eyes that do well in darkness. The iridescent glow in their eyes makes it seem as though they have excellent vision. This assumption is not as accurate as…
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Any cat owner who takes time to understand cat distemper is making a sound investment towards the cat’s wellbeing. This condition is extremely contagious and has the potential to be fatal. Feline distemper is known as Feline Panleukopenia and affects cats on a cellular level. The baseline of understanding feline distemper includes understanding the causes,…
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Cats differ from other animals in too many ways. These variations include biological systems and disorders that do not affect other animals the same way. One bizarre example is hyperesthesia. The layman term of the condition is rolling skin syndrome or twitchy cat syndrome. Another unique illness experienced by cats only is a fatty liver…
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Feline leukemia virus, also known as FeLV, is one of the most common diseases that is only found in cats. Though it is not transferable to humans or dogs or any other animal, it can be passed from one cat to another when there is a transfer of saliva, blood, and sometimes through urine and…
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Coughing in cats is not any different than that in humans. Just like humans, cats experience irritation in their throats, airways, and lungs, which results in respiratory cough in cats. Though coughing in cats is relatively less as compared to sneezing, but still prevalent when it comes to respiratory infections. It could be fatal for…
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Have you ever noticed that your feline friend is behaving unusually than normal days? Is she shaking her head frequently or scratching at her ears a lot? If yes, then your cat probably has ear mites that create irritation and itching and causes her to scratch its ears. Not only mites can give deep wounds…
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For pet parents having both cats and dogs, this particular question comes across their mind more often than not. You might think that since meat or fish are the main constituents of both cat food as well as dog food, it is completely okay for your cat to have your dog’s food or vice-versa. However,…
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Cats are found to be the most mysterious pets on the earth. No matter how many years you’re sharing your home with your cat, she will always surprise you with her actions. One such surprise element is their tongue. Cats have been gifted with a tongue that performs multiple functions as a part of the…
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