Subcutaneous Fluids for Cats at Home: A Caregiver's Guide
Giving subcutaneous fluids at home is a routine part of managing chronic kidney disease in cats, usually done every 1 to 3 days...
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Understanding Normal Cat Temperature and Fever Signs
A healthy cat's body temperature normally falls between 100.4F and 102.5F (38C to 39.2C), measured rectally. Anything above 102...
Read More →What to Expect the First Week With a New Kitten
A new kitten does best starting in one small, quiet room with a litter box, food, water, and a hiding spot, expanding to the re...
Read More →Cat Anesthesia Safety: What Owners Should Know
Modern feline anesthesia is safe for the large majority of cats, but cats handle it differently than dogs and people: they get ...
Read More →Cat Ear Mites: Symptoms and Treatment
Ear mites are one of the most contagious parasites a cat can pick up, and the telltale sign is a crumbly, dark, coffee-ground-l...
Read More →Cat Hot Weather Safety Tips
Cats do not pant as effectively as dogs, so heat stress can build up quietly before it looks urgent. A body temperature over 10...
Read More →Cat Worms: Types Symptoms and Treatment
Roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and whipworms are the four intestinal worms most commonly found in cats, each spread a differ...
Read More →Diabetic Cat Insulin Administration Guide
Give feline insulin using a 0.3 or 0.5 mL insulin syringe for the exact dose your vet prescribed, rolling (never shaking) glarg...
Read More →Outdoor Catio Setup: Safe Outdoor Time for Indoor Cats
A catio - an enclosed outdoor structure attached to a window, door, or the house - lets indoor cats get fresh air and sunlight ...
Read More →Rabies Vaccine Laws for Cats by State
Medically, rabies is a core vaccine recommended for every cat, indoor or outdoor, because of the severe public-health risk if a...
Read More →Understanding FVRCP Vaccine for Cats
FVRCP protects against three common and serious feline diseases in one shot: feline viral rhinotracheitis (a herpesvirus causin...
Read More →How Many Calories Should My Cat Eat Per Day?
A cat's daily calorie need starts with the resting energy requirement (RER): 30 times body weight in kilograms, plus 70. Multip...
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