Sentences with phrase «so affected cats»

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A series of studies have previously shown that the parasite affects the brain of infected rats so that they lose fear of cats and even become attracted to cats» smell, making them an easy prey.

In case of hereditary hair loss, there is no underlying cause except for a transfer of genetics, so bald patches do not exhibit any irritation and don't seem to bother an affected cat.

So how cats are kept in a rescue organisation may affect the outward show of «personality and temperament» which potential new owners see.

However, most of these products have little or no residual effects, so the fleas that return to your cat from the environment are not affected.

So, if it is hot for you, your cat is just as affected by extreme heat.

Allergies affect cats with a weak immune system, so boosting the immune system can also help eliminating the sneezing.

Of course, a change in lighting can also affect your cat's pupil size, so don't go by pupil size alone when determining if your cat's insecure.

The shape of food affects how the tongue reacts to it, and that is why dry cat foods come in so many different shapes and forms.

So, your itchy cat may be affected by seasonal pollens, mold spores, insect bites and even from the food he eats.

Safe drugs for treating arthritis in cats are limited, so a close examination of the affected cat and discussion of options with the owner are important.

Because it affects so many cats, the focus has been on widespread, environmental causes.

Sometimes the deafness will only affect one ear, so these cats may seem to behave normally.

Studies show that the animals caught by predators are generally weaker and more diseased than those killed by manmade sources.6, 7 One study found that «birds killed by cats had significantly lower mass, fat scores, and pectoral muscle mass scores» than birds of the same species killed by cars or windows.8 These studies indicate that cats are catching what some biologists refer to as the «doomed surplus» 9 — animals who would not have lived, and so whose death does not affect overall population levels.

Cats can even build up a tolerance, so that the plant eventually stops affecting them.

A grant from Alley Cat Allies helped provide transport vehicles so HSLA could get to shelters quickly in hurricane - affected areas, pull animals out, and make space for new animals rescued from the hurricane.

It is important to note most insecticides can have side effects if they are used improperly so it is very important to use flea treatments as instructed in order to avoid any adverse affects on your cat.

However, if a female cat is nursing kittens and there is an option to delay the surgery, we prefer to wait until the kittens are fully weaned (usually at 6 - 8 weeks of age), so that the mother's milk production and ability to nurse is not affected.

Cats are widespread across the country, so it's likely that their diet varies according to the local environment and fauna community — which might be affected by many factors, such as the amount of rainfall that an area receives or the native plant life.

Cats are sensitive to amitraz, so your veterinarian may recommend mixing amitraz with mineral oil or propylene glycol (1:3 parts) and treating only the affected areas.

This affliction, which primarily affects young cats (less than two years of age) and those that are 10 years of age and older, is caused by infection with the feline infectious peritonitis virus (FIPV), a mutated form of the feline coronavirus (FCoV), so named due to the microscopic appearance of its outer surface, which resembles the sun's corona.

This can be done subtly so the owners are unaware, but this can be very stressful for the affected cat and can even lead to behavioural problems.

So let's look at some facts about how catnip does (or doesn't) affect our cats.

So what are the common problems which affect cats and dogs?

Cats won't pee in a cup on command, so she uses a process called sterile cystocentesis to obtain a urine sample and identify issues such as bladder infections, which often affect young - to middle - aged neutered male cCats won't pee in a cup on command, so she uses a process called sterile cystocentesis to obtain a urine sample and identify issues such as bladder infections, which often affect young - to middle - aged neutered male catscats.

A new survey conducted by Sprinkle's employer, Packaged Facts, found that pet owners overwhelmingly report that their cats, and more so their dogs, positively affect their physical and mental health.

However, in doing so, we made changes that can significantly affect our cat's health and weight.

So instead of putting the profits from the book into TNR, which was my original idea, I want to help the research into a cure / treatment / vaccination for this disease that affects so many catSo instead of putting the profits from the book into TNR, which was my original idea, I want to help the research into a cure / treatment / vaccination for this disease that affects so many catso many cats.

Ticks do, however, carry other diseases that affect cats so it's still important to keep them safe with a tick preventive.

Not so... If you attempt to take blood from a distressed cat it can affect the results and your assessment.

Many owners don't realize diabetes can affect pets too, so learning that your dog or cat has the condition can leave you with many questions.

CKD is one of the most common conditions affecting older cats, and in most cases is progressive over time so that there is a gradual decline and worsening of the disease.

It is thought that disease results from the combination of an abnormal gene (causing an abnormal structure of the SAA protein), and also infectious or environmental factors that cause systemic inflammation and so increase the production of this protein in affected cats.

For cats that are very affected - shredding the curtains, meowing so much the neighbors complain or house soiling only when you are gone do not wait to get a behavior consultation.

Kittens and senior cats are likely to be affected more by persin toxicity, so be sure to give your veterinarian a call if you think your cat has consumed any.

Although this condition can be secondary to head injuries, metabolic irregularities or tumors, a relatively common form is termed idiopathic epilepsy — so named because there is no discernible cause for the violent seizures that an affected cat experiences.

Excess weight can increase the risk of diseases and medical problems that may affect cognition, so keeping your cat at a healthy weight is important to overall health.

Plus, Zuckerman notes that scientists additionally do not know why the cat produces the protein, so it is unclear how removing the gene would affect the cat.

And so yes, heartworm does affect cats, not just dogs.

A single flea bite can cause an allergic reaction, so flea control is an essential part of treating the affected dog or cat.

A single flea bite can cause an allergic reaction, so flea control is essential in treating the affected dog or cat.

Fructosamine concentrations are elevated in cats with chronic diabetes, and they are not believed to be significantly affected by stress hyperglycemia that may be brought on by a veterinary visit, so they are very useful in determining a cat's true blood glucose status and in verifying a diagnosis of diabetes in cats.

No matter, only a small percent of all pet stores sell dogs, cats or rabbits, so we're talking about only a few businesses being affected.

So now that you know how laser pointers affect dogs vs. cats, if you have a multi-breed household, you may opt NOT to include laser pointers out of respect for your pooch.

The salient clinical signs of gingivostomatitis include apparently extreme oral pain; swollen, ulcerated, and bleeding gums; lack of appetite or — if an affected cat seems eager to eat — the inability to do so; consequent weight loss; excessive salivation; blood in the saliva; bad breath; and pawing at the mouth.

«In an advanced stage of the condition, it's possible for the sacs to become so large and numerous that you can actually see the kidney's outline when an affected cat is lying on its back.

If the condition remains untreated, Dr. Rawlinson says, it is possible for it to become so painful that an affected cat will be unable to take in any food and could conceivably starve to death.

There have been reports of grapes and raisins affecting cats as well, so it's best to keep them out of reach of your cat.

«The goal of PAWSitively Curing Cancer is to raise funds from caring businesses and families to find a cure for this deadly disease affecting the dogs and cats who add so much joy to our lives.»

Cats who are more severely affected by the allergy will bite and scratch all over, making it so that they will have hair loss that is spread all over, and not just around the base of the tail.

It is important to perform the gene test in pedigree Abyssinian and Somali cats that are intended for breeding so that selective breeding can be carried out to gradually reduce the number of carriers and so reduce the risk of affected cats being born.