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What If Your Cat Won’t Eat Lecithin?
Lecithin (inositol phosphatide) is vital for a cat's coat; deficiency causes shedding and dry fur. If a cat refuses it, mix it into smelly or favorite foods, or use powder form. Egg yolk, soy, and liver also help - 2-3 boiled yolks a week suffices.
Can Cats Get Acne Too?
Yes, cats can get acne, also called feline acne. Any age can be affected, but it is very treatable. Here is what you need to know about feline acne.
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.
Signs Your Cat Is Aging
As cats age into their senior years they show many signs of decline, such as weaker vision and hearing and longer sleep. Here are the signs of an aging cat.
How to Reduce Shedding in Dogs and Cats
Daily brushing clears loose fur, boosts circulation, and supports skin immunity. Bathe with a pet-specific shampoo at a sensible frequency, feed a proper pet diet instead of table scraps, give regular sunlight for its germ-fighting effect, keep the home calm and comfortable, and deworm on schedule to rule out parasite-driven shedding.
Why Is My Cat Losing Hair on Its Head?
A cat that rubs its head on things and on you can thin the hair there. More concerning causes are ear mites—look for brown discharge and a foul smell in the ears—and parasites, which usually come with itching and red skin. If the bald spot has no other symptoms and hair grows back, it is likely nothing serious; if it does not, have the cat checked.
How does a puppy catch a cold?
Causes include low temperature (weak thermoregulation lowers body heat and invites illness), high humidity (raises infection and skin-disease risk), direct contact with ice or cold water (sharp temperature drop), and prolonged cold-wind exposure causing colds or laryngitis. Keep it warm and use pet cold medicine if sneezing or runny nose appears.
How should a cat’s wound be treated?
Wound care depends on the type. For a skin scrape, put on an Elizabethan collar, disinfect with iodine or alcohol, then spray anti-inflammatory spray daily. For deep wounds see a vet for possible cleaning and stitches. For exposed fractures or ligament injuries, get X-rays and limit movement during recovery.
My cat was neutered and on the first night the wound looks like this; is it serious, is this normal?
The photo shows the scrotal wound has opened a bit with tissue exposed and redness, risking poor healing. Watch for bleeding or redness; if so, see a vet, else disinfect with iodine and spray antibiotic. Most vets do not stitch such small wounds, but stitch if active; keep an E-collar.
How long after giving birth can a female cat be spayed?
Wait 1 to 2 months after birth; right after, the uterine artery is thick and surgery risks heavy bleeding and hormone imbalance affecting milk. Spay after she recovers and kittens wean; do a checkup first.