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Can Cat Hookworms Infect Humans?
Hookworm is a tiny nematode about 1-2 mm long living in the duodenum of the small intestine. It attaches to the intestinal wall with six hook-like teeth and feeds mainly on blood, causing anemia in cats. Hookworm is relatively common in dogs, less in cats.
What to Do When Your Cat Eats Non-Food Items (Pica)
Though 'cats have nine lives', 'curiosity kills the cat'. A cat eating foreign objects is indeed tricky. Hope this helps owners in need.
A Beginner’s Guide to Raising a Cat
Raising a cat is a lifelong commitment; new owners are sometimes clumsy and confused. Here are must-know tips for beginners.
Feline Vitamin Deficiency Syndromes
Of the vitamins cats need, some are made by the body, some from food. Lack of a specific vitamin causes a specific deficiency syndrome; long ignored, it can be fatal.
Several External Parasites to Guard Against in Spring
This article introduces dog external parasites that stay active around our dogs and relate closely to life; with a little care we can prevent them effectively.
Diseases That Ticks Can Transmit to Dogs
If you have a dog, you likely know ticks well and see many ads for tick products. We take tick prevention seriously because ticks are not just blood-sucking arachnid parasites — like mosquitoes, they spread many diseases in dogs.
What Is Feline Herpesvirus?
What are the symptoms of feline herpesvirus in cats?
What to Do When Cats and Dogs Have Diarrhea and Won’t Eat
When the weather turns cold, pets need more energy to stay warm, and while supplementing their nutrition it is equally important to pay attention to their gastrointestinal health. Diarrhea is a common digestive symptom in dogs and cats, and it is also a frequent ailment in dogs and cats during autumn and winter.
Causes of Feline Kidney Failure
Acute kidney injury usually comes from ingesting toxins (plants, pesticides, cleaners, human drugs) or anesthesia complications; chronic failure stems from kidney damage or age-related degeneration, averaging onset near age 7. Diet, checkups, and keeping toxins away are key prevention.
Why Is Your Cat Peeing Frequently? Causes
Frequent trips to the litter box with long squatting, sometimes with blood, signal feline pollakiuria. Causes range from disease and pregnancy to diet, heat, age, and stress; diagnosis and treatment depend on the cause.