Raising a cat like a Manx can be a lot of fun. Part of
raising a cat like the Manx is ensuring he goes to the vet on a routine basis
for vaccinations and health checks. For instance, cats should be tested for the
Feline Leukemia Virus or FeLV virus on a yearly basis. FeLV is is a contagious
disease among cats and has no known cure. Cats that have FeLV may show symptoms
such as pale gums, yellow coloring of the mouth and whites of the eyes,
enlarged lymph nodes, bladder infections, skin infections, upper respiratory
infections, weight loss, loss of appetite, poor coat condition, weakness,
lethargy, fever, diarrhea, etc. If you see any of these symptoms in your cat
please contact your vet immediately. Your vet will need to run a blood test
called ELISA to determine if your cat has FeLV. Only your vets Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan can diagnose and treat your cat for FeLV. For more details click
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Monday 2 July 2018
Saturday 23 June 2018
Selecting Your Cat’s Food and Water Bowls
Selecting your cat’s food and water bowls is more than a personal statement. Your cat may have ideas of what bowls she wants and where they go. She might not like her food and water too close to each other. Thus she will reject one bowl with two compartments. Your cat may object to bowls that are too deep or dark in color. She won’t be able to see clearly to her sides when she lowers her head into it. Your cat may want a shallow food dish to get to the food easy but she’ll need a larger water bowl to keep hydrated. Thus you may need to experiment to find what combination of bowls works best for your cat. Place the bowls where your cat can get to them easily. However, ensure that people or other pets won’t disturb her while she is eating or drinking. For more information, contact your veterinarian Downey, CA.
Your Cat and Managing the Risk of Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
The Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) can devastate your cat’s immune system and make her very ill. She will likely suffer with flu-like fevers and discomfort. She may even demonstrate neurological symptoms. FeLV is incurable and most cats die within two years of contracting the disease. You can treat the underlying infections and symptoms. An infected cat can transmit FeLV by sharing bodily fluids so transmission usually occurs when fighting or grooming with infected cats. Keeping your cat inside and away from other cats helps but isn’t an absolute prevention. Fortunately there is a vaccination to protect your cat from FeLV. Get your cat vaccinated while she is young and keep up on any booster shots. Your cat may be a little feverish after inoculation and she may experience soreness at the injection site. She will need periodic blood tests to ensure that she is protected. Contact your vet Downey, CA to learn more.
Wednesday 20 June 2018
Fun at the Dog Park
Your local dog park gives both you and your dog a place to exercise and socialize while bonding with you. However, you need to ensure that the experience is both safe and fun. Before considering a trip to the dog park, confirm that he will follow basic obedience commands. You need the commands to get your dog to stop or come to you immediately. If he is sitting by you, he is unlikely to get in trouble. Read the posted rules of the park. Most parks have separate areas for large and small dogs. Select the appropriate area for your dog. Take your dog to the park. Don’t removing his leash till he is calm. Watch for bullying behavior especially if your dog is the bully. Bullying could even be unwanted chasing and aggression. Step up if needed to ask the owner of an aggressive dog to leave the park. For more information, contact your veterinarians Downey, CA.
Wednesday 13 June 2018
Trimming Your Cat’s Nails
Trimming your cat’s nails can reduce incidences
of inappropriate scratching of you and your belongings. And short nails are
less likely to get caught in fabrics and damage your cat’s feet. Thus it is
important to keep your cat’s nails short. Start trimming her nails when she is
young so it becomes routine. Handle your cat’s feet and nails so she becomes
accustomed to your touch. When you are ready to trim your cat’s nails, act
efficiently. Grasp your cat’s paw and press on the pads to extend the nails.
Trim the nails a little at a time while avoiding the quick. The quick is the
nerve and blood supply to the nail and will hurt and bleed if nicked. Continue
as long as your cat doesn’t resist. Don’t force her to continue. Just try
another time and eventually you’ll get all the nails trimmed. For more
information, contact your veterinarians Norwalk, CA.
Teaching Your Dog to Walk with a Slack Leash
Dog walks are great exercise for both you and your dog and it gives you a chance to bond. However, dog walks are no fun at all if your dogs are dragging you around the neighborhood by his leash. Thus you need to teach your dog to walk with a slack leash. Train your dog when he is alert but not overly excited. Start walking and continue as long as the leash is slack. If it becomes taut, turn around quickly and head the other way. Call your dog’s name so he needs to hustle to keep up. Repeat this procedure as often as needed. Praise your dog if he continues with a slack leash. Never punish or yell at your dog while he is learning. Soon dog walks will become a pleasure as your dog walks with you instead of dragging you along. For more information, contact your veterinarian Norwalk, CA.
Tuesday 12 June 2018
How a pet can enhance your life
You have been
thinking about bringing a pet into your life but some of your family members
aren’t completely sold on the idea just yet. Are there any benefits to pet
ownership that you can share with them?
There are
numerous positive things that will be brought into your life along with a pet.
In fact, choosing the ideal pet for your family can enhance the lives of your
family members significantly. It opens up doors to new
activities you wouldn’t otherwise take part in and helps you feel a new sense
of responsibility toward a creature. Having a pet share your home with you
offers you a companion to spend time with day in and day out and gives you a
chance to really get to know an animal while forming a close bond with your
pet. For additional information, please contact your local vets cedar
Rapids, IA.
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