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What to do if a cat gets stung by a bee?

As a cat owner it is important to ask yourself if you know what to do if your cat swallows or gets stung by a bee. Will you be prepared if this happens while on a family camping trip, or in the wee hours of the morning? Cats and bee stings can result in a serious situation depending on how many times your cat got stung and on what part of your cat’s body. Cats are curious animal, so when they get stung by bees it’s usually on the face, nose, or paw. The old adage, “curiosity killed the cat”, actually has an element of truth. Cats are nosy creatures, sniffing at anything of interest. Since felines find insects interesting, they sniff at them, and if they stick their nose where it doesn’t belong, that could turn out to be fatal. So, let’s take a comprehensive look at what happens if a cat got stung by a bee. Cats and bees Since their bodies are small, a bee sting can have a greater, faster effect on cats than it does on humans . Cats react to bee stings a lot like people do. You can expe...
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Can cat get kennel cough from dog?

Kennel cough is an upper respiratory infection affecting animals like dogs and cats. Kennel cough is so named because the infection can spread quickly among animals in the close quarters of a kennel or animal shelter.Kennel cough is cats is highly contagious disease that can cause mild to severe respiratory symptoms.Bacteria are spread through airborne droplets produced by sneezing and coughing. Kennel cough in cats have many different causes. Most common cause of kennel cough is some bacteria called Bordetella bronchiseptica . Kennel cough is like a chest cold in humans. Kennel cough may resolve without treatment in a week or two, or it can worsen and require veterinary attention. Cats with mild respiratory signs often improve with supportive care and rest alone. So, can cat get kennel cough from dog? Yes, cat can get kennel cough from infected dog.  Bacteria -Bordetella bronchiseptica, that causes kennel cough in dogs is the same one that is responsible for causing kennel cough i...
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My Cat has Diabetes..Can I put her to sleep?

Pets are perceived and treated as one of the family members. Surveys conducted over the last two decades indicate that there is an increase in number of pet owners who view their animals as a part of their family. This number is higher than 80%. Hence It would be difficult to watch our beloved pets to suffer indefinitely with an illness like diabetes. Some signs of diabetes include cat losing weight and drinking lots of water, lethargy and poor coat condition, hind leg weakness. Euthanasia is for the terminally Ill who are suffering and in pain, with no chance of recovery. Because we cannot ask our pets the degree to which they are suffering, it is natural for us to struggle for long periods of time with this emotionally painful decision. It can be incredibly difficult to have the responsibility of deciding when to perform euthanasia. Broadly speaking, we should consider euthanasia when the pet’s bad days outnumber their good days. Diabetes in cats is not the end unless it isn't t...
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Cat GPS Tracker vs Cat RF Tracker vs Microchip Tech: Which is best?

The results of National Lost and Found Pets research survey, conducted by The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), revealed that only 74% of all cats that have been reported lost over the past five years have been happily reunited with their owners. The fear that their pet will go missing haunts every owner. Cat tracking devices are quite useful in finding lost or stolen pets. Microchipped Implant is growing more popular. The microchip acts as a permanent form of identification for your animal in the event they go missing. Most commonly asked question among Cat owner is “Can I track my cat with a microchip?” And the short answer is No. Microchip implants don't enable you to do much other than report your cat missing and wait for it to be found. Your cat must be found, captured and taken to a vet or shelter to begin the process of reuniting the animal with its owner. It seems that the most common misconception is that the microchip your cat’s vet impla...
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Are lilacs poisonous to cats?

Many common, beautiful houseplants contain cat poisons that can cause serious harm, and even death. Your cat will be curious about anything new placed in his environment. He will sniff the new thing, maybe lick it. Cats are notorious for noshing on houseplants. Lilacs : The lilac is a very popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks, because of its attractive, sweet-smelling flowers, which appear in early summer just before many of the roses and other summer flowers come into bloom. When you think about lilacs, the first thing that comes to mind is their sweet fragrance. As beautiful as its flowers are, the fragrance is the most cherished attribute. Are lilacs poisonous to cats?   Though lilac (common lilac) is not mentioned on the list of poisonous plants for cats in American society for the Prevention of animal Cruelty(ASPCA). Some types of lilacs are poisonous to cats. Though Lilacs are not deadly, but they might have toxic enough to make your cat mildly sick. If the Plan...
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Natural cat sedative for travel

Cats are athletic by Nature and like security. They don't like being taken out of their comfort zone and get exposed to strange sights, smells, sounds or vibrations of the car. Most Cats get very nervous while traveling. If you have ever traveled with your meowing, stressed-out cat in a car or a plane will know how unpleasant and stressful the whole journey can be. The best solution would be to get your cat used to traveling by training. However, this would require time and effort. Medicine like Benadryl which is sold Over-the-counter can be used but using them can have harmful side effects like seizures, extreme sleepiness, coma, slow breathing or death. Natural Sedatives like Rescue remedy for cats, Feliway, and catnip, which are recommended by the most vet, can help your cat to remain cool and provide quick relief from stress without any harmful side effects. Sedatives are by definition substances that have Calming, soothing, tranquilizing effects. And Able to Reduce or re...
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