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Why Do Cats Eat (and Catch) Mice?
Cats hunt mice mainly to get taurine, an amino acid they cannot make and that protects their eyes, heart, and immune system — and mice were an easy, abundant nocturnal prey. Well-fed pets no longer need them for nutrition, but the hunting instinct and surplus energy keep the chase alive.
Can Feline Infectious Peritonitis Be Cured? How to Prevent It
FIP comes from a mutated coronavirus and appears as wet (ascites) or dry (eye/seizure) forms; diagnosis needs more than fluid alone. Treatment is supportive care plus antivirals, while prevention hinges on a clean environment and strong immunity. Despite the name, it isn't passed directly between cats.
Cold Symptoms and Fever in Sphynx (Hairless) Cats
Sphynx (hairless) cats lack a fur coat and lose heat far more easily, so they catch colds more readily than other breeds. Mild cases with a low fever under 39.5°C can often recover at home with warmth and supportive care, but a cat that won't eat, grows weak, or fails to improve needs prompt veterinary attention.
How to Recognize the Symptoms of a Cat Cold
A cat cold brings red, weeping eyes, nasal congestion, drooling, sneezing, and fever up to 40°C — signs that overlap with feline rhinotracheitis and distemper. Mild cases improve with warmth, good nutrition, and pet-formulated antibiotics, while severe or dehydration cases need a vet.
Hair Loss and Redness Around a Dog’s Eyes
Hair loss and redness around a dog's eyes depends on the cause: one is natural hair shedding exposing the skin; the other is hair loss from itching. The former is mostly caused by diet, the latter mostly by bacterial and parasitic infections. To know the exact cause, the owner should find the underlying reason.
Why Do a Dog’s Eyes Turn Blue?
A dog's eyes turn blue due to infectious hepatitis, and timely treatment is needed. When puppies have hepatitis, a blue membrane forms over the eyes; this disease is called blue eye disease. Canine infectious hepatitis is an acute infectious disease caused by canine adenovirus.
Understanding Why Your Dog Produces Excessive Eye Discharge
When inflammation occurs in a dog's eyeball or around the eye, tears or eye discharge will appear. The dog may blink frequently, lash growth can become abnormal, and dogs whose eyes are irritated will show the same symptoms.
Probability a Cat Carries Rabies Virus
Many people mistakenly believe a cat bite carries a high risk of rabies, so many owners want to get vaccinated after a scratch or bite. But does a cat bite really transmit rabies? Is the risk that high? Often it is more psychological.
What Is the Typical Process for Buying a Cat?
If you've prepared to get a cat, the first thing to settle is your budget. After checking the local market, set a realistic range—a cat stays with you for a decade or more, so picking a healthy, good-looking one matters more.
Why Cats Vomit Hairballs and How to Manage Them
Every spring and autumn cats shed, and licking never stops. More loose fur is swallowed, and if it isn't vomited or passed out in time, hairball syndrome develops.