Nursing Assistant Lucy has put together a life stage guide for kittens from birth until 6 months of age to give you an idea of their development into a cat. As a kitten, this is the main growth period so it is important to feed a good quality, balanced diet to help with growing and… Read more »
Diabetes is a common and complicated condition caused by an absolute or relative deficiency of the hormone insulin. This can result in glycosuria (glucose in urine) or hyperglycaemia. Insulin is produced in the pancreas and controls/utilises blood glucose (sugar). Abnormalities in the pancreas interferes with the ability to produce insulin, and this combined with ‘insulin… Read more »
Hyperthyroidism is a common condition which is found mostly in older cats. It is the most common endocrine disorder in cats, with diabetes following closely. There is further information on diabetes here and also coming up in our blog next week. So, what is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is an over-active thyroid gland and is caused by an increased production… Read more »
Diabetes can affect cats, and may mean they need emergency treatment. Here is a guide for owners of diabetic cats including the signs and emergency treatment of hypoglycaemia in their cat. Hypoglycaemia is when the blood sugar levels fall dangerously low (below about 3mmol/l). Signs to look out for in your cat for hypoglycaemia: Weakness/lethargy Disorientation… Read more »
Ensuring your cat is eating well is essential to keeping them fit and healthy, and as they get into their senior years this is just as important. At Cat’s Whiskers we recommend the Royal Canin lifestage diets and for senior cats who are over 8 years, there are two different diets. Here we have detailed… Read more »
A cat’s food is an essential! If you are thinking of getting a cat, we have put together a guide of what we recommend in terms of feeding, food type, and the best ways to present food to your cat so they enjoy it. It is good to feed wet and dry food as both… Read more »
Changes vary massively between cats and some are very healthy even at the senior stage, although this is the age group we often see alterations and illness/disease. Senior cats are those aged between 11-14 years old. Changes associated with old age (often within the senior stages and very often multiple changes when the cat reaches the… Read more »
Spring is approaching and many owners are preparing for ‘flea season’! BUT it is really important to use products recommended for your cat and for his/her weight. Most importantly, do not be tempted to use a dog product on your cat. Unfortunately poisoning in cats is quite common. A common poisoning that you may not… Read more »
Like us, food is essential for cats! But how do they prefer it served and what makes it more appealing? Here are some hints and tips that your cat would appreciate: Separate food bowls, water bowls and litter trays. Cats have an extremely well developed sense of smell and do not like to eat where… Read more »
Infections diseases are common in cats and you can read more about these here: Infectious Diseases. Having more than one cat in your household means there are a few extra steps to take to help prevent these diseases. Here are our top tips for hygiene management in groups of cats or breeding cats: Ensure there are… Read more »
This is part 2 of our blog about infectious diseases. You can view part one here: Part One Infectious Diseases Below is some information on a further three diseases that are common in cats. Feline Parvovirus (panleucopenia): This is a highly contagious infection and can cause: Diarrhoea Vomiting Dehydration Reduction in white blood cells It can also… Read more »
There are a number of common infectious diseases in cats. In part one of our blog, we have included some information on two of the common diseases. Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV): This is a viral infection caused mainly through cat bites as it is present in the saliva of an infected cat. Although rare, FIV… Read more »
Poisoning in cats can be caused by everyday items you may have in your house, and more than likely items you will have during the festive period. Below we will cover what is poisonous to our feline family members and what to do if you think your cat has been poisoned. Why are cats affected more than… Read more »
Here is my new blog about changes that take place with cats (physically, developmentally and behaviourally) during the different life stages. Kitten (Birth to 6 months): This is the main growth/ development period. It is important at this stage to feed a good quality, balanced diet to help with growing and strengthening of bones/ muscles…. Read more »
Why is dental home care so important for your cat? Unlike us, cat’s cannot clean their teeth and over time they can become coated in plaque and become inflamed and sore, just like humans. Cats do suffer from toothache too, but often hide these problems and therefore tooth pain goes unnoticed. Cats commonly suffer with plaque/ tartar… Read more »
Your new, little kitten will have already seen Amanda and Vicky for their vaccine course here at Cat’s Whiskers. After these vaccines, we would have recommended that they come back to us to be neutered and micro-chipped from 4 months of age. So what’s next? To ensure that your new family member is growing up to… Read more »
The level of general care you will need to give your cat will depend on its breed, length of fur (or lack of it), its health, and its age. The things you will need to think about are: Caring for your cat’s coat and skin: There is not a great deal to do with short… Read more »
Many owners find it difficult to give tablets to their cats. There are products that can be purchased to help with this. Firstly we would recommend trying to hide the tablet in yummy, tempting foods or in the pill putty that is designed to hide the tablet in and disguise it (we supply pill… Read more »
Well done to our VIPs (very important pussycats)! Meet Gnasher & Nessie! They are chilling out after being the first 2 cats in the world to take part in a groundbreaking new study looking into kidney disease in cats. Kidney disease is a common condition affecting… Read more »
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