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Why does a cat eat its own poop?
One-time licking may be curiosity. Frequent feces eating may indicate micronutrient deficiency causing pica; see a vet. It may also be psychological; avoid further stress.
How is NEO cat litter
NEO has several types: tofu mix, pure tofu, white-pellet mix, bentonite, mineral, plant. The original tofu is popular, milk-scented, clumps well, flushable, non-sticking, but large granules coat feces poorly, dust is high, scent strong, deodorizing weak.
How is Vitakraft cat food
Vitakraft is a century-old German brand but its chicken formula leads with wheat, so starch is very high. Beet pulp and zeolite powder can upset the gut long term.
Why Does a Cat Get Toxoplasmosis?
Cats get toxoplasmosis by eating raw/undercooked infected meat, touching infected animal feces outdoors, or drinking contaminated water. It is zoonotic—avoid raw food/water, clean litter promptly.
How Good Is Wood-Pellet Cat Litter?
Wood litter absorbs urine and feces well, controls odor and is low-dust, gentle on breathing, but feels worse underfoot and sheds bits that stick to fur and get tracked out.
Why Is My Cat’s Rear End Ulcerated?
Anal ulcers often come from a sharp-object wound infected by waste, or long-term feces stuck around the anus causing stretching and infection. Clean and treat the area, and see a vet if it doesn't heal.
How to Tell If a Cat Has Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic parasite most cats catch from raw meat, infected feces, or contaminated water — indoor, dewormed cats are low-risk. Most show no signs, but weak or pregnant cats can get sick. Confirm only with a vet test strip (~90%) or PCR (~99%); deworm regularly and avoid handling litter while pregnant.
What is a cat’s digestive tract like?
A cat's gut includes the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The stomach stores and begins digesting food; the small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum) is the main site of digestion and absorption; the large intestine absorbs water and forms stool.
What Medicine for a Cat with Tapeworms?
Tapeworms are a common internal parasite in cats, often in those eating raw food or kept in dirty, semi-free environments. Here are the symptoms of feline tapeworm infection and how to treat it with medication.
How do I train a cat to use the litter box?
Prepare a properly sized litter box in a quiet, ventilated spot with enough litter. Rub some of the cat's feces and urine into the litter and place the cat inside to familiarize it. Reward it when it uses the box, and scoop daily to keep it clean and inviting.