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Dr Emma Passman, DVM, says “Understanding the difference between food allergies and intolerances, as well as recognizing the key symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss, is crucial for identifying the issue early on.
If you notice negative signs such as tongue licking on top of the nose, head shaking, head-turning sharply with pupil dilation, or short, low-pitched meow sounds while stroking your cat.
The German Rex was developed in Germany when a stray female cat with a distinctive wavy coat was adopted off the streets after World War II.
Spinach is a strong source of lutein while kale contains significant amounts of beta-carotene, flavonoids, and vitamin C. Any greens you offer your cat should be thoroughly washed and gently cooked, without seasonings.
According to the ISFM Consensus Guidelines on the Practical Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Cats, low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets are associated with better glucose control and a higher chance of remission.
Cats’ natural strength, agility, and flexibility translate into abilities that shouldn’t seem possible for a 10-pound animal that prefers its store-bought food to be personally delivered on a porcelain plate.
The breed is prone to a number of known genetic health conditions, including polycystic kidney disease (PKD), hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), and progressive retinal atrophy (PRA).
Lizzie has worked in companion animal practice for over ten years, in a variety of roles from small rural branch surgeries to large hospital environments.
One way scientists have attempted to subjectively gauge animal intelligence is by comparing the number of neurons located in the cerebral cortex of the brain.
Tortie and calico cats, who are predominantly female, have a reputation for being feisty, and a 2016 study from UC Davies demonstrated an increased incidence of negative behaviors in these colorways.
Lizzie has worked in companion animal practice for over ten years, in a variety of roles from small rural branch surgeries to large hospital environments.