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Why You Should Take Your Cat to the Vet Once a Year

August 23, 2016 by Christina Heiser Leave a Comment

You know how you have to go in for your annual physical? Well, your cat needs to visit the vet once a year, too!

But according to a new survey from Royal Canin, not all pet owners schedule that yearly vet appointment. Royal Canin surveyed 1,000 people and found that those with cats are six times less likely than those with dogs to take their pet to the vet. What’s more, two-thirds of cat owners think kitties have fewer health issues than dogs.

Why it’s important to stay up-to-date on your feline’s health: According to Royal Canin, cats can hide pain easily, so yours could be sick without you even noticing it. Yearly wellness exams are essential for cats to live long and healthy lives!

Are you ready to call up your vet? Take Royal Canin’s pledge, and the brand will donate a bowl of food to a shelter in need.

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Should You Take Your Indoor Cat for a Walk?

June 8, 2016 by Christina Heiser Leave a Comment

You know that indoor cats live healthier, longer lives in the safety of your home. But still, haven’t you dreamed of taking your kitty outside to enjoy some fresh air from time to time? A group of cat lovers started an organization called Adventure Cats to give people info on how to safely let their cats enjoy some time in the great outdoors. They have lots of great info on how to take your cat camping, what you should pack in a first aid kit, and more. So, if you do want to bring your furbaby outside this summer, definitely check out the Adventure Cats site. It’s a great resource!

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What You Need to Know About FeLV

June 1, 2016 by Christina Heiser Leave a Comment

If you have a kitty, you’ve probably heard of FeLV, the female leukemia virus. But how much do you really know about it? According to the Cornell Feline Health Center, about two to three percent of cats in the U.S. are infected with it.

Cats that have FeLV can pass it to other cats. It’s spread through secretions like urine, feces, and milk, as well as from biting. Outdoor kitties who have the possibility of coming into contact with others who are infected are at risk, as are cats who live indoors with infected ones.

FeLV is the most common cause of cancer in cats, and signs of disease include loss of appetite, weight loss, gum inflammation, skin infections, and diarrhea. There are two types of blood tests a vet can use to diagnose.

The best way to prevent your furbaby from getting sick is to keep her indoors and away from any potentially infected cats. There’s also a vaccine you can ask your vet about.

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What You Need to Know About FIV

May 25, 2016 by Christina Heiser Leave a Comment

Millions of cats are infected with the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) across the globe, but how much do you really know about it? FIV is a disease spread mostly through biting, so generally, indoor cats who grow up in loving homes are not super at risk. What’s more, it can take years for any symptoms to appear. According to the Cornell Feline Health Center, 1.5 to three percent of kitties in the U.S. are infected.

Eventually, an FIV-positive cat’s body won’t be able to protect itself against other viruses as well as it did pre-infection. If you have an FIV-infected cat, you may notice her coat is in poor condition and that she has a fever, inflamed gums, and diarrhea.

So how do you know if a cat is FIV-positive? A simple test at the vet. If she does indeed have FIV, you’re going to want to keep her indoors so that she does not infect other cats and closely monitor her health. Have her spayed if she hasn’t been already, too. The good news is that your cat can live a long life with FIV, if you take the right steps.

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How to Prevent Those Nasty Hairballs

May 24, 2016 by Christina Heiser Leave a Comment

It’s pretty much inevitable: From time to time, you can expect your cat to get a hairball. After all, she spends most of her waking hours grooming her pretty coat, so it makes sense, right? And that’s especially true if your furry friend has long hair.

Hairballs happen when your kitty swallows loose hair while grooming. Normally, the hair is passed through the poop, but sometimes it’s vomited out instead. Hence, that hacking up a hairball sensation you’ve probably seen your cat go through. (We know, kinda gross.)

There is something easy you can do to make it less likely for your cat to barf out a hairball. Brushing your cat will get rid of any loose hairs before she can ingest them.

As far as treatments go, it’s always best to consult with your vet.

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