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Cat Mastitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Cats usually have 4 pairs of nipples, symmetric. Mastitis can hit one or several glands and is common during lactation. It is a bacterial infection of the mammary gland. The most common bacteria are E. coli, staphylococcus and beta-hemolytic streptococcus.
A New Owner’s Guide to Preparing for a Cat
Bringing a kitten home is joyful but troublesome early, so learn and prepare before serving your cat. Cats are sensitive; the author suggests a kitten over two months for beginners - one eating kibble and eliminating alone. Found/adopted newborns need experienced owners or pro advice.
Why Does My Cat Sleep on Me
Everyone knows cats are famous for independence. Yet they still attach to their owners. A cat coming to sleep on you is proof of absolute trust — a sleeping cat is vulnerable and will only sleep with those it shares a strong bond with.
Do Indoor Cats Need Vaccinations?
More and more people keep cats and care more about their health, such as making homemade food for balanced nutrition and feeding nutritional paste regularly. But many owners have a very weak awareness of regular vaccination.
Can You Bathe a Cat During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy needs care because a cat may carry several kittens and risk is high, so be extra careful. Can you bathe a pregnant cat? We explain.
What to Do About Parasites During a Cat’s Pregnancy? Can You Deworm?
Cats should be dewormed internally and externally every 2-3 months, but pregnancy lowers immunity and dewormers can strongly irritate. So what if a pregnant cat gets parasites? We explain below.
What to Do When a Mother Cat Breathes Rapidly After Giving Birth
Rapid breathing in a mother cat after birth is often normal in the first 2–3 days, as delivery drains her energy and nutrients. Support her with nutrition and rest, avoid baths, and see a vet if symptoms persist or worsen.
Why Does Your Cat Have a Lump in Her Mammary Gland?
A lump in a cat's mammary area may be hyperplasia, mastitis, or a tumor—especially in nursing, in-heat, or false-pregnant queens. Keep the area clean and see a vet promptly; mastitis needs antibiotics and weaning the kittens.
Chartreux
The Chartreux, also called the Chartreux Blue Cat, has the English name Chartreux. Native to France, its history dates to the 14th century. Together with the British Shorthair Blue and the Russian Blue, it is one of the world's three great blue cats. The Chartreux has a long history, recorded in publications as early as 1558.
Tonkinese
The Tonkinese, also known as the Vietnamese cat, is not from Vietnam but a purebred short-haired breed produced by crossing the Siamese with the Burmese, first appearing in North America in the 1930s. With pointed coloring softer than the Siamese and a short, silky coat like the Burmese, the Tonkinese is famously affectionate, active, and people-oriented.