Helping Your Cat Age Gracefully
Some cats have visible balding around the eyes, while others have a slight thinning of the fur above the eyes. A cat may have a single bald patch or many balding patches on areas of the body. Hair loss above the eyes (facial alopecia), near the ears and between the eyes, occurs as cats grow and the hair thins out. Feline hair loss can also be genetic or due to fungal infections, mites, fleas, and […]
Cats rely heavily on their hind legs for mobility. Felines distribute their weight equally over four paws and use their back legs to pounce. This makes weak, stiff, or wobbly back legs problematic and easy to spot. Your cat will be in discomfort and become more reluctant to move than usual. Rear leg problems due to osteoarthritis are very common in cats that are 10+. This will make a cat’s legs more rigid and inflexible. […]
Sudden changes in behavior are always worrying in cats. If your cat is suddenly clingy, you may not mind at first. It will likely be enjoyable to be showered with affection from your cat. However, there will be an underlying reason for this change in your feline’s personality. Your cat is most likely anxious. She may be afraid of a new arrival in the home and feeling insecure. She could have been spooked by a […]
Cats throw up for a variety of reasons. If it’s a one-off, there’s no need to worry. The exception to this rule is if your cat is vomiting brown vomit. Brown vomit in cats can be due to internal bleeding, an intestinal blockage, or fecal matter in the digestive tract, or cancer. A cat that brings up brown fluid should see a vet. Other reasons for concern are when vomiting becomes constant. More than one […]
Cats are comparatively new to domestication, and still governed by instinct. Your cat does not go missing for hours or a few days because she hates you. Usually, wandering is related to hunting and territorial instincts. Your cat wants to hunt and find new terrain. This could keep her away for days. Your cat may lose track of her surroundings while hunting. She could have sought shelter in a neighbor’s garage and been locked inside. […]
A well-trained corgi can be a great companion for a cat. Training and an appropriate lifestyle are critical, though. Do not assume that a corgi is docile because it is small. Corgis and cats usually get along fine. Corgis have plenty of energy and love to run and herd. This may initially frighten a cat. Once the two pets bond, it will become beneficial. Corgis and cats both enjoy hunting and chasing games. The two […]