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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD): Causes, Signs and Treatment
Feline lower urinary tract syndrome (FLUTD) is divided into obstructive and non-obstructive types. Obstructive means the urethra is fully or partially blocked. Within 2–3 days of complete blockage, urine retained in the bladder flows backward to the kidneys; this back-pressure suppresses glomerular filtration, causing waste and toxins to accumulate in the blood and leading to uremia. If not treated within 3–6 days, the cat can die. The non-obstructive type is milder; with prompt catheterization and proper daily care, it largely resolves on its own within a week.
What Is Feline Leukemia (FeLV)?
Feline leukemia (FeLV) is a widespread, incurable retrovirus that suppresses the immune system and is a top cause of cat cancer (over 30%). It spreads by saliva, mother-to-kitten, blood, and shared litter; only prevention via vaccine and limiting exposure helps.
Can Cat Hookworms Infect Humans?
Hookworm is a tiny nematode about 1-2 mm long living in the duodenum of the small intestine. It attaches to the intestinal wall with six hook-like teeth and feeds mainly on blood, causing anemia in cats. Hookworm is relatively common in dogs, less in cats.
Health Problems in Cats Caused by Poor Nutrition
This article introduces four cat health problems caused by diet. As they say, illness enters through the mouth — true for people and cats. A high-quality, balanced diet is vital to feline health; we hope this sounds a warning for owners to take their cat's nutrition seriously.
What to Do When Your Cat Keeps Pooping and Peeing in the Wrong Place
Cat keeps meowing everywhere in new home? Cats have three urgent needs; maybe it's just looking for a toilet. Cats are magical - they need their own toilet, the litter box, and litter to cover waste.
FIP in Cats: Symptoms and Treatment
FIP, short for Feline Infectious Peritonitis, means inflammation of the abdominal lining. When this inflammation is linked to a specific mutated feline coronavirus, it is infectious peritonitis (FIP). Only a small fraction of coronavirus strains cause FIP.
Feline Stress Response: Treatment and How Dangerous It Is
Nowadays more and more people are keeping cats and like to film interaction videos to share online. But whether you are a seasoned cat owner or a beginner, you should learn how to care for cats scientifically.
How to Remove Strong Cat Urine Odor
A strong cat urine smell usually means missed accidents, diet, or a dirty litter box. This guide covers litter-box care, ventilation, odor neutralizers, bathing, neutering, and diet tweaks to keep the home fresh.
What Distress Signals Does a Cat Show?
Cats are born to hide pain—a survival instinct—so owners may miss early discomfort. But in severe distress they do send signals. Here are a cat's distress signals.
How Do You Stop a Cat from Urinating in the Wrong Places?
Inappropriate urination can come from heat, a dirty box, bad litter, or urinary disease. Keep the box clean and switch strongly scented or dusty litter; spay after heat, and see a vet if frequency, pain, or blood appears.