Month: March 2023

Many cats have chronic problems with conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eye membranes). Often, the problem comes and goes. One or both eyes may be red, swollen, watery, crusty, or goopy. Causes include infection, congenital defects (small or absent tear ducts), facial conformation (Persian features), and scarring from previous infections. However, the most common cause of conjunctivitis in cats is infection with a Herpes virus (but don’t worry, your cat can’t give it to you or your family!). In cats, Herpes is an upper respiratory virus; it’s also called “rhinotracheitis” and is one of the components of the upper respiratory/panleukopenia (feline distemper) vaccine that is given to kittens. The vaccine does not actually prevent Herpes infection; its main function is to reduce the severity of the disease.

Virtually all cats are exposed to Herpesvirus as kittens. For most cats, no further problems occur. However, Herpes is a sneaky virus, and it …

Siamese cats are a wonderful breed to have in your home: They’re great with children, don’t typically scratch people or furniture, aren’t known for chewing electrical cords or other household items and are a beautiful animal to showcase to your friends and guests. When making the decision to purchase one, you need to ask different Siamese cat breeders a few questions, to make sure you’re making a good investments, rather than buying problems for yourself.

1. Ask for references. Most people don’t buy an exotic breed of animal, without research and your best research hear will be to ask Siamese cat breeders for references from past and current customers. If the breeder seems put off by your request, or needs time to get them together — be wary. Most breeders will be ready for the request and will have a list readily available for you, and other potential customers.

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If your cat is anything like my cat Jessy was when we first got her, you are probably suffering with a cat problem. Namely your cat has decided to use your floor or favourite piece of furniture as a litter tray and you are searching for a home remedy for cat urine odor.

There is something very distinct about the smell of cat urine. It is very powerful and you immediately know when you enter a room if a cat has urinated. Unfortunately for you, if it is not correctly treated, the smell can linger for weeks. This is unhygienic and very embarrassing when friends pop over!

Happily, there are some home remedies for cat urine that will work in the short term to remove the stench. Before attempting any home remedy you must soak up as much urine as possible to ensure it doesn’t seep and deeply penetrate the …