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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.
Why Catteries Refuse On-Site Visits
Many buyers ask to visit a cattery in person, and many catteries decline. Why are they so aloof, and why won't they allow visits?
A Guide to Cleaning Your Cat’s Ears
Sometimes we see a cat pawing at its ear—then we must tell normal earwax from harmful ear mites.
Cat Vaccination Schedule and Precautions
Vaccination usually means the feline triple vaccine (FVRCP) and the rabies vaccine. The triple vaccine protects against three common, contagious feline viruses.
What to Do About Everyday Cat Shedding
Cat owners all fret over shedding—especially in spring the cat becomes a 'walking dandelion.' Some even roll the loose fur into balls.
Best Time for Cat Spay/Neuter Surgery
When is the best time? Before or after heat? At 6 or 12 months? Let's look into it.
What Is Canine Campylobacteriosis
Canine campylobacteriosis is caused by Campylobacter, a bacterium commonly associated with diarrhea in dogs, cats, and humans. In recent years, Campylobacter has gone from an obscure veterinary pathogen to a well-known major cause of human enteritis. This article explains what canine campylobacteriosis is.
What If Your Cat Still Has Soft Stool After Deworming?
Soft stool has many causes: irritating or overeaten food (fragile kitten guts cause poor digestion, soft stool, even diarrhea), parasite infection, early feline distemper, etc. Owners can first give some probiotics to settle the gut.
Why Do Cats Love to Groom So Much
Have you noticed your cat grooms exceptionally much? Don't doubt it — other people's cats are the same. In daily idle time, a cat's biggest hobby is grooming: sitting and licking, lying and licking, licking while playing, even the pre-sleep routine is licking!
Things to Know About Cat Labor and Delivery
Like dogs, cats are multiparous, usually about four per litter, with a ~65-day pregnancy and normal labor lasting 2–6 hours. Occasionally only one or two are born, usually in first-time or older mothers. Most cats deliver naturally, but complications occur: premature, delayed, prolonged, or difficult labor.