Cats

We talked to three vet experts to get some intel on increased appetite in cats. Here are the most common reasons your cat may always be hungry.,Jump to section Why Is My Cat Always Hungry? 8 Possible Reasons Is Increased Appetite in Cats a Medical Issue? How Veterinarians Diagnose the Cause of Increased Appetite in Cats How To Prevent a Cat From Overeating

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Wondering if your bearded dragon is having a little nap or in a state of hibernation?   It’s a fair question. Here’s how to understand brumation, including why it happens and how to take care of your beardie until they’re full awake again.  

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WRITTEN BYLaci Schaible, DVM, MSL, CVJ Veterinarian,Should you worry if your cat loses a tooth? Is it normal? It depends on whether you’re talking about a kitten or an adult cat. Here’s a closer look at kitten and cat teeth so you’ll know when tooth loss is normal and when you need to visit the vet. Do Kittens Lose Their Baby Teeth? Like humans and all other domestic animals, cats do go through two sets of teeth throughout their lives—kitten teeth and adult cat teeth. Kitten Teeth At only a few weeks of age, kittens will begin to get their baby teeth, which are also called “milk teeth” or deciduous teeth. The incisors—the small front teeth—are the first to erupt at 2-4 weeks of age. The premolars—larger teeth towards the back of the mouth—are the last to appear at 5-6 weeks of age, for a total of 26 baby teeth.

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It’s important when bathing kittens—especially very young kittens—to have a plan on how to keep them warm and dry them quickly after their bath. Kittens can get cold easily, especially when wet, so make sure make sure you have a warm cat bath towel ready.,Fleas can make kittens itchy, sick, and even cause serious blood loss (anemia). Some methods for getting fleas off kittens—such as using a flea comb and baths—will only eliminate the adult fleas on your kitten. They don’t prevent new fleas from jumping on. So how do you get rid of fleas on kittens? Which treatments are safe, and what are the best flea treatments for kittens? Let’s look at a few tips to consider when getting rid of fleas on kittens.

Isolating just why a cat keeps peeing on their human’s bed is the first step to correcting the situation. In all cases, the cat is communicating some sort of a problem or issue, and simply ignoring their unwanted behavior will not make it go away. Here are a few potential reasons why your cat is peeing on your bed: Your Cat’s Heath If your cat is peeing outside of the litter box anywhere at all, a trip to your veterinarian is in order first. Diseases, such as diabetes, feline interstitial cystitis, feline urinary tract disease (FLUTD), or even a urinary tract infection, can cause this behavior. Jealousy and the Single Cat Jealousy over other cats (or even other people) being added to the household can cause a cat to urinate on the bedding, clothing or other belongings of his chosen human. Cats do this to mark their territory and re-claim what they think belongs to them. Although some behaviorists may not agree, I do believe there is a certain amount of “revenge” involved as well when a cat pees on the bed, which is why only their special human’s bed and belongings get targeted. Stress and High Anxiety Peeing outside of the box can also occur when cats feel stressed or anxious. Some of this came into play in Tiger’s situation; separation anxiety in particular drove Tiger to seek solace in Nikki’s belongings when she was away, soiling on them to be sure the other household cats knew these items were his. Cats dislike change, so look to recent changes in the household that could be causing your cat to feel stressed. Litter Box Unhappiness The litter box itself, the location of the box and/or the type of litter being used could all be causing your cat to pee elsewhere. Putting the box in a high-traffic location, not having enough boxes on all floors of your home, and/or using a cat litter your cat finds unpleasant are all sure to have your cat looking for more pleasant surroundings to use instead.,Jump to section Why Is My Cat Peeing on My Bed? How To Stop a Cat From Peeing on the Bed

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