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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD): Causes, Signs and Treatment
Feline lower urinary tract syndrome (FLUTD) is divided into obstructive and non-obstructive types. Obstructive means the urethra is fully or partially blocked. Within 2–3 days of complete blockage, urine retained in the bladder flows backward to the kidneys; this back-pressure suppresses glomerular filtration, causing waste and toxins to accumulate in the blood and leading to uremia. If not treated within 3–6 days, the cat can die. The non-obstructive type is milder; with prompt catheterization and proper daily care, it largely resolves on its own within a week.
What to Do with Your Cat When You’re Away for the Holidays
When you travel for a holiday, your furry child has nowhere to go. Taking it home risks stress from the journey and environment change; a boarding facility risks infection; asking someone over to scoop litter worries you about personal property. All these make every owner dread holidays. This article shares common placement methods and precautions.
What Medicine to Give a Cat with a Fever
What should we do if our cat shows fever symptoms? Most owners think of giving medicine, but few know what to give a feverish cat, so they cannot treat the cause and the cat suffers. Here we explain what medicine a feverish cat should take, for targeted treatment.
How to Control Ear Mites in Cats During Winter
Cat and dog ear canals are closed L shapes; in winter they are warm and damp - a breeding ground for mites. Many owners skip winter ear care. How to confirm and gently remove ear mites without hurting the fragile canal - read on.
How to Treat Cat Skin Disease
Cat skin disease includes bacterial, fungal, parasitic, metabolic, and immune types. Treatment is local (medicated wash, clipped fur, ointment) or systemic (oral drugs); good sunlight and medicated shampoo aid recovery.
Cat Folliculitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Feline folliculitis is caused by endocrine imbalance or infection (often Staphylococcus intermedius), showing coal-like black specks on the chin or tail. It affects appearance and has a long treatment cycle; clean care and the right medication clear it up.
Can Cat Chronic Kidney Disease Be Cured
Kidney disease is no strange term to cat owners, but its symptoms and how to judge it puzzle many. If you share the doubt, read on.
Cat Blood in Urine and Not Eating – What to Do
Blood in a cat's urine is often from urethral injury, causing frequent, painful urination and hematuria - usually a stone blocking the urethra. The most thorough fix is catheterization and stone removal, with urethroplasty if needed.
FIP in Cats: Symptoms and Treatment
FIP, short for Feline Infectious Peritonitis, means inflammation of the abdominal lining. When this inflammation is linked to a specific mutated feline coronavirus, it is infectious peritonitis (FIP). Only a small fraction of coronavirus strains cause FIP.
Why Is My Cat’s Paw Swollen
A cat's chubby, round little paw pads feel great, and with their seemingly magical shape many owners are fascinated by them. Although cute, if not cared for properly they can develop problems. Swollen paws are fairly common - what causes this?