Can Cat Diseases Spread to Humans?
Should parents and expecting parents worry about their kitty as carriers of cat diseases? Could Fifi give the new baby some cat diseases? Can your kids catch an illness from the cat? It depends. Despite recent popular rumors, a new study on affirms toxoplasmosis exposure during pregnancy or childhood does not cause psychotic episodes […]
Navigating Kidney Failure in Cats’ Final Stages
Navigating kidney failure in cats’ final stages doesn’t have to break your heart. However, because chronic renal failure is a progressive disease, the outcome will ultimately be death. The following five treatments are necessary to manage end-stage renal failure. 1. Subcutaneous Fluid Administration As renal insufficiency progresses, oral fluid intake cannot keep pace with fluid losses. […]
Medical Treatments for Cat Kidney Failure
Do you know the four goals of treatment for cats with renal failure? Decrease signs of uremia including gastritis and inappetence Regulate fluids, electrolytes, minerals, and acid-base status Provide optimal nutrition Retard progression of CKD Hopefully, with early diagnosis and proper management, your kitty can live a productive life free of feline CRF symptoms. To prolong […]
My Cat Has Renal Failure! What is His Life Expectancy?
Unfortunately, kidney disease traumatizes both the pet owner and their feline family member. This article guides you through the end-stage treatment options and explains your cat’s prognosis, life expectancy, and quality of life issues. But first, cat kidney problems can be sudden (acute renal failure) or gradual (chronic renal failure). Distinct differences exist between the […]
What Everyone Ought to Know About Herbal Medicine for Pets
Why all the interest in herbs over pharmaceuticals? Several reasons exist. Herbal medicine: Provides gentle treatment of chronic conditions Exhibits few side effects Can be used instead of or in conjunction with Western treatments Enhances the effectiveness of some Western treatments. But, herbs are more than simply a safe, gentle, and effective replacement for many […]
Why I Hate Dog Spleen Cancer (Splenic Hemangiosarcoma)
Why Dog Spleen Cancer Breaks My Heart What could be more devastating than the following: You come home from work, find your dog extremely ill, rush to the vet, and learn that you have to make a decision either to operate now or wait while your dog suffers. Unfortunately, stressful situations like the above occur […]