by Club Editor | Jul 28, 2021 | Health & Welfare, Public
Reproduced from Cat Behaviour Associates Even though you may not be able to see it, if your cat sprays in your home you can definitely smell it. The unmistakable odor indicates all is not peaceful in your cat’s universe. When a cat sprays, it can put everyone in...
by Club Editor | May 30, 2021 | Health & Welfare, Public
What is Catnip?  Catnip is a herb belonging to the mint family. Its botanical name is Nepeta cataria. It is sometimes referred to as catmint. The plant has jagged heart shaped leaves and small white flowers with purple spots. The odor of the plant smells faintly of...
by Club Editor | May 29, 2021 | Health & Welfare, Public
Do Cats get Tooth Decay? Cats do get bad teeth but they are not usually the same as cavities in humans. The most common dental problem found in cats is a condition called Feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORL). Sometimes the FORLs are obvious (see picture...
by Club Editor | May 29, 2021 | Health & Welfare, Public
Bad breath is usually an indictor that something is not right with your cat's health. Possible Reasons for Bad Breath in Cats Abscessed tooth. Tooth Decay or broken teeth Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) Periodontal Disease Periodontitis (inflammation of the...
by Club Editor | May 29, 2021 | Health & Welfare, Public
What is Cat Flu? Cat flu is the general name given to a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract in cats. It is a common disease in cats and although not usually fatal in previously healthy adult cats it can cause death in kittens and immuno-suppressed older...
by Club Editor | May 23, 2021 | Health & Welfare, Public
Diarrhea in cats is not a disease in itself but rather a symptom that something is wrong with your cat or kitten's health. This could be a minor problem or could signify a more serious illness. Like humans, many cats or kittens may suffer from an acute bout of...