Author: Sean Green
Sean Green, a leading developer of several pet-related websites and devoted pet owner. Sean is supported by a knowledgeable team of pet-loving writers who work together to provide you with a wealth of information about training and caring for your pets.
A beautiful, long, and slender cat, the Oriental is a talkative and intelligent kitty, who is attached to her humans. They are a dedicated cat breed if you seek a devoted companion and an interactive and amusing pet. A natural athlete, they live up to 10-15 years. Physical …
Typically a condition common among dogs, mange in cats is rarely diagnosed. A form of inflammatory skin disease in cats, mange is caused by different species of mites. Mange is a term used to describe different skin conditions in cats caused by different types of mites. If your …
Despite her large, athletic appearance, which may create the impression of a wildcat, an Ocicat is a warm, affectionate animal. The social feline loves her people and is perfect for people who love her and treat her politely. The Ocicat may live up to 10-15 years. Physical Characteristics …
Healthy kidneys are responsible for many functions, with the most notable function being to filter impurities from the blood and make urine. But any problem with kidneys can cause the loss of kidney function in your cat, besides many health problems. Kidney disease in cats can be categorized …
Tapeworms are intestinal parasites that infect cats. Classified as cestodes, tapeworms typically settle in the cat’s small intestine. A tapeworm anchors to the wall of the intestine using its hook-like mouth. As an adult tapeworm matures, it may reach several inches high. With it, individual segments come off …
Also named as Wegie or Skogkatt, the Norwegian Forest is a large, longhaired cat with tufted ears, long coat, and a plumed tail. The friendly cat loves being around his favorite people in the house. He lives up to 12-16 years. Physical Characteristics The large, sturdy cat has …
Often dubbed as the “cat of the mist,” the Nebelung is a shy, loyal, and intelligent cat breed that gets its name from the German word “Nebel.” The word means mist or fog. The rarely found domestic cat is a lifelong loyal companion that gladly accepts the company …
The tailless cat, Manx is a friendly, affectionate feline whose name is derived from the Isle of Man. The gentle, playful cat is fond of human company. He loves to carry on a conversation with his favorite human. They live up to 8-14 years. Physical Characteristics Notable for …
Ringworm in cats is a form of fungal infection that affects the superficial layer of the skin, impacting the hair, nails, and skin. As one of the most common contagious skin infections, ringworm can be transmitted from cats to other pets and even humans. The hair loss causes …
One of the leading causes of death in cats, feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a disease that affects the cat’s immune system. As a result, the compromised immune system is unable to protect the feline’s body from fatal viruses and infections. Not only this, the virus infection can …
