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A Complete Guide to Treating Cat Ringworm
Northern China's pet industry thrives partly due to climate — dry northeast air suits furry animals, less ringworm. Southern owners rarely see it.
Tips for a Beautiful Coat for Cats and Dogs
Assuming our furry friends are healthy, coat beauty seems to be the topic owners care about most, especially long-haired cat and dog owners.
What to Do About Rough Cat Fur
Many owners find their cat's coat getting worse—rough and dull. Coat roughness has many causes and relates to daily feeding and care, so the owner can take steps from everyday habits.
The Essential Cat Feeding Handbook
New cat owners often wonder where to start. Learn to estimate a cat's age from teeth and coat, set up litter boxes correctly, and know which human foods are safe, which plants soothe stress, and which 'forbidden fruits' are dangerous.
What Causes Shedding in Cats?
Shedding is a year-round headache for cat owners, tied to both the cat's health and the home environment. This article explains the causes of cat shedding.
My cat has tiny black dots on one chin spot – is it ringworm or folliculitis?
Black dots could be ringworm (with scale) or folliculitis (with discharge). A Wood's lamp helps; if no green glow, suspect folliculitis and clean the area.
My cat’s ear suddenly turned red, lost fur and has yellow crusts – is it ringworm?
Redness, hair loss and crusting may be ringworm; check with a Wood's lamp (green glow) but confirm with a skin scraping at the vet.
Could this be ringworm (cat fungus)?
The lesion looks like ringworm, which is usually caused by Microsporum canis. Confirm with a Wood's lamp or a skin scraping at the vet, then treat with an antifungal and an Elizabethan collar.
How to Feed an Exotic Shorthair Cat
Exotic Shorthairs need wide, shallow ceramic bowls and a small-nozzle bottle; small kibble fed on a schedule. Daily eye/nose care, brushing, ear checks, malocclusion watch, stool monitoring, diet variety, low-dust litter, and regular deworming and vaccines keep them healthy.
What happens if a cat eats overly salty food?
Eating too much salt increases a cat's kidney burden and can easily lead to kidney failure. Salty food also harms the coat, causing shedding and rough, dull fur. Very salty foods like salted fish or cured meat can even cause salt poisoning with symptoms such as excessive drinking, restlessness, vomiting, and diarrhea.