Cats
- ‘what’s A Cat’s Ideal Weight?’ And Other Feline Veterinary Faqs
Want to know more about your cat’s health? Vet Vanessa Howie answered live questions from cat owners on our national Facebook page. Here’s a round-up of some of the queries she answered. Question: My cat is two years old and a tad on the porky side...
- ‘will Neutering Calm My Kitten Down?’ And Other Neutering Faqs
Want to know more about neutering your cat? Have a read of this blog post which contains some of the answers provided by Cats Protection’s Neutering Manager Jane Clements in our recent neutering Q&A. Question: I have three cats – the oldest two...
- ‘why Is My Cat Urinating So Often?’ And Other Veterinary Faqs
Does your cat suffer with urinary problems? Our recent veterinary Q&A on Facebook focused on urinary problems such as cystitis and kidney disease. CP vet, Vanessa Howie answered supporters’ questions on this topic, which are summarised below: Question:...
- ‘does My Indoor Cat Need Neutering?’ And Other Faqs
Do you need advice on cat care? You have the opportunity to ask Cats Protection experts directly during our live Facebook Q&As. This week saw Neutering Manager Jane Clements taking questions – below lists just a few she answered. Question: My male...
- ‘how Can I Care For My Cat After Surgery?’ And Other Neutering Faqs
Do you want to know more about neutering? Yesterday Cats Protection’s Neutering Manager Jane Clements hosted a live Q&A on our Facebook page. Here are some of the questions she answered: Question: I'm getting my cats spayed early next month...
Cats
Feline first aid FAQs
Want to brush up on your feline first aid? Have a read of this blog post, summarising some of Cats Protection vet Vanessa Howie’s answers to our recent live first aid Q&A on Facebook.
Question: With winter coming, what are the key symptoms of antifreeze poisoning to watch out for and can we do anything to stop the damage before the animal has to be put to sleep?
Answer: Antifreeze poisoning usually leads to kidney failure. The signs to look out for include increased urination, increased drinking, vomiting, depression, lethargy (being abnormally sleepy), appearing drunk and uncoordinated, seizures (fitting), abnormally fast heartbeat and very fast, shallow breathing. If antifreeze poisoning is suspected, the sooner that you can get your cat to the vet to be put on intravenous fluids to try and help the kidneys, the better the chances of survival. Unfortunately if left untreated cats will suffer and die.
Please take a look at our poster on common poisonings:
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There’s more information in our blog post: How to recognise the symptoms of cat poisoning.
Question: My cat has a small cut on his head, should I leave it uncovered or cover it with something?
Answer: I would recommend that you get your cat checked out by the vet if you are worried about the cut. Usually in cats we tend to leave small wounds such as those seen from fighting or cat bite abscesses open. This allows them to drain and makes it easier for you to keep the wound clean. Cats don't tend to tolerate having a dressing on their head all that well either!
Question: My cat has recently developed a very snotty nose and a watery eye. Can you suggest what may be the cause? She seems fine in herself.
Answer: I would recommend that you get your cat checked over by the vet if you have not already done so. A snotty nose indicates that there is an infection of some sort and your cat may require antibiotics. Your cat may have cat flu or if your cat has had cat flu in the past, it may be that that this has caused some damage in the nose and has allowed an infection to set up. Discharge from the eyes and nose are commonly seen in cats that have or have had cat flu. Please have a look at our leaflet on cat flu too. There may be other less common causes such as polyps or tumours in the nose which will cause similar signs.
Please note that we are unable to give specific advice on your cat's health or any change in behaviour observed. For medical problems consult your vet who will have access to your cat’s medical history and will be able to examine them.
Would you like to ask one of Cats Protection’s feline experts a question about your cat? Don’t miss the next live Facebook Q&A sessions: Neutering Manager Jane Clements will answer questions on 3 December; and behaviourist Nicky Trevorrow will be offering advice on 17 December. All our Q&As are held on Cats Protection's national Facebook page from 2-3pm. See you there!
- ‘what’s A Cat’s Ideal Weight?’ And Other Feline Veterinary Faqs
Want to know more about your cat’s health? Vet Vanessa Howie answered live questions from cat owners on our national Facebook page. Here’s a round-up of some of the queries she answered. Question: My cat is two years old and a tad on the porky side...
- ‘will Neutering Calm My Kitten Down?’ And Other Neutering Faqs
Want to know more about neutering your cat? Have a read of this blog post which contains some of the answers provided by Cats Protection’s Neutering Manager Jane Clements in our recent neutering Q&A. Question: I have three cats – the oldest two...
- ‘why Is My Cat Urinating So Often?’ And Other Veterinary Faqs
Does your cat suffer with urinary problems? Our recent veterinary Q&A on Facebook focused on urinary problems such as cystitis and kidney disease. CP vet, Vanessa Howie answered supporters’ questions on this topic, which are summarised below: Question:...
- ‘does My Indoor Cat Need Neutering?’ And Other Faqs
Do you need advice on cat care? You have the opportunity to ask Cats Protection experts directly during our live Facebook Q&As. This week saw Neutering Manager Jane Clements taking questions – below lists just a few she answered. Question: My male...
- ‘how Can I Care For My Cat After Surgery?’ And Other Neutering Faqs
Do you want to know more about neutering? Yesterday Cats Protection’s Neutering Manager Jane Clements hosted a live Q&A on our Facebook page. Here are some of the questions she answered: Question: I'm getting my cats spayed early next month...