The long thick hairs on the face of a cat are the Vibrissae, which are known also as whiskers or tactile hairs. These hairs are different from the rest of the body hair on a cat since they are tapering, long, stiff yet flexible. They are generally double, and at times triple, the thickness of a regular cat hair and much longer. Those that are most obvious appear horizontally in Read More ...
It may not be something that is easy to believe but ringworm can also affect pets. This disease like in humans is very common in dogs and cats. It is a fungal infection that is contagious and in a rare case can be transmitted from pets to humans. There are three different types of ringworm infections that can happen to pets and every breed of cat or dog is susceptible Read More ...
The majority of people believe a cat with a fur ball is not that big of a deal, saying just clean up the mess and get on with it. Nevertheless if they become chronic, steps need to be taken to correct the problem or it could cause serious problems. Furballs can completely block the esophagus so your cat could have a problem with breathing as well as blocking the intestines Read More ...
Few things are absolutely essential for a cat that is not free to move outside: two bowls for water and food; and bedding material. It is also important to have a cat tree. There are different types: corrugated cardboard, cork and wood block. Typically, the cat tree also gives way to the cat to climb and stay. Scratching high, with different pitches are then preferred because cats tend to Read More ...
The domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus) is a carnivorous mammal from the family of felines (genus Felis). Today there are about fifty different breeds recognized by certification. Essentially territorial at dusk, the cat is a predator of small animals, especially rodents. The cat uses different vocalizations to communicate (over 16), purring, and the positions of the body produces pheromones. The cat can be trained to obey simple commands and there Read More ...
Britain likes to see itself as an animal-loving country. Recent studies have shown that millions of people enjoy the companionship of a cat or a dog; with that ownership though, is a responsibility to understand the health concerns of your animal. One of the most common problems afflicting domestic animals are worms and this is frequently caused by a lack of an efficient programme for worming dogs and cats on Read More ...
Like all carnivores, the last upper premolar and first lower molar are the canines. This allows the cats to tear the food, thanks to powerful muscles attached to the side walls from the skull. They swallow without chewing. The jaw of the cat is constructed in a way that, while allowing only vertical chewing, has the advantage of a scissor effect. The bone allows the cat to purr but not Read More ...
