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Cats (especially non-pedigree or moggie cats) are usually very fertile and give birth with very few problems. The stages of birth In pregnancy, the kittens are spaced along each horn of the uterus. Each kitten is contained within its own…
Continue readingHow did my cat get pregnant? The fecundity (fertility) of the cat has been acknowledged throughout its history with man – it has in consequence been worshipped by some and persecuted as wanton by others. What it does mean, is…
Continue readingKLICKA HÄR FÖR ATT LÄSA DENNA ARTIKEL PÅ SVENSKA The domestic cat (Felis catus) is descended from the African wildcat (Felis sylvestris lybica), and remains extremely closely related and very similar to this species in size, shape, behaviour and physiology….
Continue readingThe most common form of malnutrition within pets in the UK is the overconsumption of calories leading to obesity. It is estimated that 25 to 30 per cent of cats in the UK are obese. ’Obese’ cats are those that…
Continue readingTo adopt or buy a cat or kitten in an impulse is never a good idea, there are a lot of things to think about before you make a decision. One important thing is to figure out what kind of…
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What is chronic kidney disease (CKD)? Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the name now used to refer to cats with kidney failure (or chronic kidney failure). CKD is one of the most common conditions affecting older cats, and in most…
Continue readingWhat is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid glands) is a very common disorder of older cats. It is caused by an increase in production of thyroid hormones from the thyroid glands, which are situated in the neck. Thyroid hormones are responsible…
Continue readingHypertension (high blood pressure) in cats Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, which is a common problem in people, and also now recognised as a common condition in older cats. Feline hypertension is commonly found as…
Continue readingConstipation is a term used to describe absent, infrequent or difficult passage of faeces (stools). When constipation occurs, faeces are retained longer than normal in the colon or rectum (large bowel), and as a result the faeces tends to become…
Continue readingWhat is it and how is it diagnosed? Cancer is a term used to describe disease that is caused by a tumour (or neoplasm) – a collection of abnormal cells within the body that continue to grow and divide without…
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