Urine Marking and Spraying in CatsWhat is Spraying?In general, the term urine spraying means when a cat “marks” his environment. When a cat sprays he will back up to a vertical surface (such as a wall) hold his tail high while rapidly twitching it and emits a forcible spray of urine on the surface. Oftentimes, the cat’s back feet will … Read More
Vaccines for Cats: We Need to Stop Over-Vaccinating
Vaccines for Cats: We Need to Stop Over-VaccinatingBy: Lisa A. Pierson, DVM Dr. Pierson updates her site as new information comes to light. Therefore, it is suggested that you visit her Vaccine page at catinfo.org and scroll to the bottom for the “updated” date. If it is more recent than Novemer 2016, then please read the version at catinfo.org. Dr. … Read More
Veterinary Specialists and Your Cat
Veterinary Specialists and Your CatUnderstanding there is a difference in veterinary medicine between a veterinarian (who completes an accredited veterinary program, four years college, and then four years of a DVM program) and a veterinary specialist (who completes additional schooling beyond the DVM program) can be key to your cat’s health. When a veterinarian graduates from veterinarian college, they (just … Read More
What’s In A Name?
What’s In a Name?Registering a pedigreed kitten with the Cat Fanciers’ Association (“CFA”) is imperative to a breeders goals as a show cattery. Many pet buyers never send in the registration papers to the CFA. Not registering your kitten directly affects our goals as a breeder as well as negatively impacting the CFA and its ability to fund the many … Read More
When Is It An Emergency for Your Cat?
When Is It An Emergency For Your Cat?As we all know, humans as well as cats can survive quite a while without food, but they always need water. However, when a cat gets sick because of their secretive nature, a cat may not show just how ill it is until much too late. Hence, when we discover how sick our … Read More
When My World Seemed to Collapse
When My World Seemed to CollapseI have always enjoyed encouraging and helping new people to the cat fancy. I enjoyed it when I was still raising and showing German Shepherd Dogs. However, there can be a downside to helping new people. Several years ago, I placed an intact breeding pair of kittens with a woman living in the western part … Read More
White Vinegar Uses
White Vinegar UsesWhite vinegar is a natural, inexpensive cleaning solution. Below are just a few of the uses for distilled white vinegar: Discourage a cat from sitting on a certain windowsill or other surface or from scratching upholstery, by spraying white distilled vinegar on the item. Test first on an unnoticeable area to be sure you do not do any … Read More
Why We Feed Life’s Abundance Food and Dr. Jane Bicks
Why We Feed Life’s AbundanceI want to share my experience with Life’s Abundance and why I will occasionally feature cat-related articles by Life’s Abundance through their newsletter and blog. (The purpose of this long-winded story below is NOT about convincing anyone to change their pet’s diet or buy Life’s Abundance food. The purpose is to tell you my “Ah Ah” … Read More
Why You Should Microchip Your Cat!
Why You Should Microchip Your CatA study in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association reveals that fewer than 2 percent of lost cats and about 22 percent of lost dogs entering animal shelters are returned to their original families. When pets are microchipped and registered, 52 percent of dogs and over 38 percent of cats are re-united with … Read More
Your Cat and Common Household Toxins
Your Cat and Common Household ToxinsBy: Jonathan A. Yardley, DVM Ohio State University Assistant Professor – Clinical Equine Field Service This article was written specifically for Pelaqita Persians © All Rights Reserved. Although toxic ingestion by cats is rare, it is important to understand what common toxins and their effects are. Cats have a unique physiology and therefore handle toxicological … Read More