Obesity affects not only us humans, but also our cats. Upwards of 40 percent of cats in Sweden are overweight. And just like for us, obesity carries an increased risk of several diseases in the cat, such as diabetes, joint problems, various skin conditions and a weakened immune system. Being overweight also means an increased … Read more
When your cat moans, it can mean a variety of things, from being sick to being bored and wanting attention. But how do you know which jam signals pain, or cuddle? We sort out the meowing! In fact, cats do not actually moan to each other – they communicate with each other in other ways: … Read more
As cat owners, you are often so grateful for the joy and company our cats give us, that we have a fairly high ceiling when it comes to cats’ slightly odd phenomena. However, some behaviors may be directly related to old age or illness. There are signs that are more common in various problems. The … Read more
Does your cat have difficulty holding tight? Has it started peeing indoors? Does it urinate more often and more than usual? Or has it started drinking more than usual? The fact that the cat drinks and urinates a lot is a common symptom in our cats and can be due to a number of different … Read more
Cats usually do quite well from a wasp sting, but there are a few things to keep an eye on when it happens. Often a wasp sting does not cause any serious reactions in a cat. The cat usually experiences pain at the bite site itself and redness may persist for a while. Of course, … Read more
1. Senior check-ups Going for regular senior check-ups with your veterinarian can make a dramatic difference to your cat’s health and well-being! Senior check-ups include a health examination, blood pressure and blood tests where kidney values, liver values, sugar and thyroid values are checked. Senior controls are very important to be able to find and … Read more
Antibiotics are one of the most important tools we have in healthcare / veterinary care. Without antibiotics, we and our furlings would probably die of diseases we would never even think of as life-threatening. Overuse and incorrect use have, however, led to many bacteria developing resistance, ie. resistance, to various types of antibiotics which therefore … Read more
Why should you actually remove the tick? It is important to remove the tick as soon as you find it. You should search your animal and yourself every day. Borrelia and Anaplasmosis do not spread directly when the tick bites, but it can take up to 24 hours before the infection is transmitted. TBE, which … Read more
In certain diseases, it can be good and important that you can check treatment with the help of a urine sample which you then submit to your veterinarian. How to take a urine sample? When you are going to take urine samples from your cat, you can use your imagination! Some cats urinate if you … Read more
Food tips on how to prevent obesity in your cat Wild cats eat 10-20 times of small meals a day. They spend several hours a day searching for and hunting for food. If you as an animal owner try to imitate these eating behaviors, you increase the cat’s exercise and reduce the risk of stress … Read more