Pica is a condition that involves animals, including cats, eating non-food items. This unusual behavior can lead to serious health complications such as intestinal blockages, which can necessitate surgery. Objects such as threads, strings, or other small items are particularly problematic as they can become tangled in the intestines, causing significant damage.
Category Archives: Cat Health
Do cats eat their fleas?
Cats have a remarkable grooming instinct that involves meticulous cleaning of their fur, and this behavior often includes removing any unwelcome guests like fleas. While grooming, cats may inadvertently ingest a considerable number of fleas that have infested their coat. Surprisingly, most cats can consume these fleas without experiencing any noticeable consequences, as fleas do …
How to rescue a kitten from under a car? [Useful tips]
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Discovering a frightened kitten under a car can be an alarming experience. The little creature may be cold, scared, and unable to navigate the hazards of the urban jungle on its own. As a compassionate bystander, you might feel compelled to help but aren’t sure where to start. In this article, we’ll guide you through …
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Weekly cat pregnancy calendar [A Fascinating Week-by-Week Guide]
Dive into our detailed Cat Pregnancy Calendar, an indispensable tool for every cat enthusiast. Knowledge about the remarkable process of feline gestation can significantly improve your ability to care for your treasured pet during this important phase. In the ensuing lines, we will dissect each phase of pregnancy, highlighting the week-by-week transformations and behaviors to …
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How to Comfort a Kitten: Top 5 Ways
Kittens require particular care and comfort to thrive, especially when they’re young or orphaned. If you’re a foster parent for these little ones, it’s crucial to create a cozy, warm, and comforting environment. Here are five innovative, tried-and-tested tips you can use to make your kittens feel right at home. These methods range from using …
Is your cat in pain? Its facial expression could hold a clue
Lauren Finka, Nottingham Trent University They say that eyes are windows to the soul. Indeed, research suggests this might also be true for our four-legged friends. Since the days of our most celebrated natural historian, Charles Darwin, humans have been interested in how animals communicate via their facial expressions, and how different species might express …
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It’s very unlikely your cat has coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), and if it does, it probably won’t spread it
Willie Weir, University of Glasgow Since the outset of the coronavirus pandemic, the potential role of animals in catching and spreading the disease has been closely examined by scientists. This is because the virus that causes COVID-19 belongs to the family of coronaviruses that cause disease in a variety of mammals.
How to keep your indoor cat happy, according to science
Mark Farnworth, Nottingham Trent University and Lauren Finka, Nottingham Trent University By 2030, 60% of the world’s population will live in cities, while one in three will share their city with at least half a million other inhabitants. With more and more people living in dense urban settings, what does the future hold for pets?
Hong Kong dog caused panic – but you don’t need to worry about pets spreading COVID-19
Sarah L Caddy, University of Cambridge A Pomeranian dog in Hong Kong grabbed the international media’s attention this week after scientists found traces of coronavirus in the canine. Following confirmation that the dog’s owner was positive for the virus causing COVID-19, the dog was taken from Hong Kong Island to a nearby animal quarantine facility. …
Ernesto’s Sanctuary for Syrian Cats
If you have a dollar or two to spare, consider helping cats in Syria. Ernesto (also known as the Aleppo Catman, twitter: @theAleppoCatman) and his friends, the “Aleppo Catmen” are doing amazing work for cats.
