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Is a Cat Stomping Its Paws the Same as Kneading?
Cats often press their front paws rhythmically into soft surfaces while purring. This behavior, called kneading or making biscuits, is a sign of comfort, happiness, and trust rather than anger.
Why Cats Get Feline Panleukopenia
Feline panleukopenia, also called feline distemper, feline infectious enteritis, or feline parvovirus infection, is an acute, highly contagious disease of cats caused by the feline panleukopenia virus. It shows as sudden high fever, stubborn vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and severe leukopenia, and is one of the most important feline infectious diseases.
What Does a Cat’s Purring Mean?
Cats purr for many reasons, and not all of them mean the cat is fine. Here are the different kinds of purrs and what they mean.
How Do Cats in the South Survive Winter?
After winter sets in, as owners we worry about cats getting through winter. Though they have a natural down jacket, there's a maternal love called mom thinks you're cold! So how should southern cats without heating survive winter?
Causes and Management of Diarrhea in Cats
Diarrhea in cats at home is something most owners have experienced.
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.
Understanding Your Cat’s Daily Behaviors
Cats repeat five core activities every day: eating, grooming, sleeping, patrolling and hunting. Knowing why they do these helps you read your cat better and meet its needs for a happy, healthy life.
Daily Care for Cats
A few things to know about keeping cats. Homes with pet cats must pay special attention to cleaning; this affects both the pet's health and our own lives, but some corners are always overlooked. Let's look at daily care notes for raising cats.
What Factors Affect Cat Hepatitis
The exact cause of cat hepatitis is debated, but the risk factors are clear: obesity, poor diet, wrong medication, poisoning, and low water intake. Small issues, sustained, become big problems. Here is the breakdown.
Care Notes for Treating Cat Hepatitis
Cat hepatitis is not a death sentence - it can be treated, and earlier treatment means faster recovery. Do not give up on your cat. These care notes will help your cat recover sooner.