Sentences with phrase «by normal cats»

Have a look at the photograph of one of the company's test results (called a western blot) showing the molecular differences between allergen proteins produced by normal cats (lanes 1 and 2) and the Allerca hypoallergenic cats (in lanes 3, 4, and 5).

Not exact matches

Travel was higher than normal for SeaWorld tickets, our cat babysitter, rental car (didn't realize I could've used points for this, ugh), and part of one train ticket for Thanksgiving (the rest were covered by points).

When the cats were kept awake by encouraging them to play with toy lizards for 6 hours — an unusually long stretch between cat naps — adenosine levels soared higher than during normal states of alertness.

To try to pin down its role, McCarley and his team first tracked the levels of adenosine by extracting samples of brain fluid from cats throughout normal sleep - wake cycles.

Cats love to bask in the sunshine and the normal cycle of night and day helps govern natural behaviour by influencing their hormone levels.

Max no longer just plops on the floor by the food bowl, but jumps from perch to perch like a normal cat.

The cat learns to compensate somewhat for its disability and has a normal lifespan, providing the owner protects it from possible dangers caused by its inability to fully control its movements.

The absence of dog scent aside, these rooms further reduce feline stress because they may be equipped with diffusers that disseminate a synthetic version of the normal pheromones given off by cats as they rub their cheeks against people or furniture; this pheromone serves as a chemical marker that signifies safety, contentment, and familiarity.

Normal thyroid function requires oral intake of the element iodine (iodine is a normal part of both human and cat diets and is commonly added to salt); once ingested, iodine is taken up by the thyroid gland, where the iodine becomes incorporated into thyroid hoNormal thyroid function requires oral intake of the element iodine (iodine is a normal part of both human and cat diets and is commonly added to salt); once ingested, iodine is taken up by the thyroid gland, where the iodine becomes incorporated into thyroid honormal part of both human and cat diets and is commonly added to salt); once ingested, iodine is taken up by the thyroid gland, where the iodine becomes incorporated into thyroid hormone.

Impact of the study on quality of care: These data suggest that urine - marking behavior by gonadectomized cats is an aspect of normal behavior.

At the peak time (determined by the glucose curve), the cat will be very unresponsive; however, a few minutes to a few hours later he / she will appear normal.

While you are helping your cat to return to her normal weight you can also help by regularly grooming her.

«A cat may act like it's drunk by walking strangely, and its gums will be redder than normal.»

Soy contains compounds that may negatively affect cats by interfering with nutrient absorption, normal growth, thyroid function, and hormonal development.

Cats may develop behaviour problems if they are stressed by the lack of opportunity to express their normal behavioural repertoire.

Feral Cat Options: There are a number of «normal» clinics that will take feral cats (cats that can not be handled by people), but there are also some clinics devoted specifically to feral cats.

If a cat's scratching causes conflict with your furniture, there is no need to declaw — you can help fulfil their natural, normal, and necessary need to scratch by redirecting their behavior.

So instead of trying to train a cat by punishing him for engaging in normal behaviors, let's try a better idea.

As your pet heals from her cat or dog spay, it's normal for her to appear sleepy, groggy and agitated, so don't be alarmed by these behavioral changes.

Holding in the urine often is not a normal cat behavior and by doing this the urine starts getting more concentrated which leads to the formation of crystals or stones or even mucous plugs in their urethra.

You should always seek emergency care if your cat has been hit by a vehicle even if he or she appears normal as many injuries can develop or worsen over the next few hours.

If your cat is thin or of normal size its very unlikely that it will be afflicted by diabetes.

Cats do not appear to be affected by conformational differences of the pinnae, as seen with the Scottish fold.3 Excessive hair in the canal, as seen in poodles and schnauzers, can also decrease ventilation and form hair mats that retain debris and create obstructions.7 Shar - peis have stenotic canals that may be predisposed to higher humidity levels and secretions, leading to overgrowth of normal microbial inhabitants.1, 7 An increase in glandular tissue can lead to an increase in cerumen production and debris accumulation, which seems to be more common in cocker spaniels, springer spaniels, and Labrador retrievers.1, 7

According to Dr. Leslie, a product awarded the VOHC seal of acceptance «needs to show that plaque and tartar formation will be retarded by 20 percent or greater as compared to a normal dry dog or cat food only.»

The most obvious reason for feline obesity is the ingestion of more daily calories than a cat can burn off through activity or normal metabolic processes — the same basic issue faced by so many overweight humans.

The only problem was that no one was able to reproduce the disease by feeding high ash / magnesium diets to normal cats.

Today's effective treatment options can actually cure the disease by killing off the abnormal tumor cells while leaving the normal thyroid cells undamaged, resulting in a normal life span for many affected cats.

Dogs and cats have higher normal body temperatures than people, but if their temperature is above 104 degrees, then they need to be examined by a veterinarian.

In older (≥ 9 yrs) cats, lower - than - normal urine specific gravity results should be followed by a blood BUN assay to check the cats for kidney disease.

Whilst the cat is fighting off the virus, he may not be his «normal self» and the signs of feline leukemia may even go unnoticed by the cat's owner.

If the murmur doesn't get any worse, and no other disease is detectable, it's possible that a cat could live out a normal life unaffected by the condition.

Some cats will not eat for the first day or so, but if the cat does not seem back to normal by the day following discharge, your veterinarian would like to know about it.

Cats, on the other hand, are more commonly affected by hyperthyroidism (or increased activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in a faster than normal metabolic rate).

«If cat owners notice a change in the cat's normal hair coat appearance, particularly if hair loss or excessive dander is seen, they should have their cat evaluated by a veterinarian,» Diesel said.

Our skills working with feral cats and kittens are specialised and were originally developed by Celia about 40 years ago at a time when pest control firms were the normal way to deal with feral cats which were considered vermin in those days.

Initially, cats who were intended for breeding were evaluated by ultrasound; cats who had normal kidneys were suitable for breeding, while cats with abnormal kidneys were not bred.

Urine can be easily collected from most cats if they use a litter tray by cleaning the litter tray first and then replacing the normal litter with a non-absorbent type — special cat litters will be available from your vet, or you can use clean, washed aquarium gravel.

Cat pregnancy symptoms can be easily spotted by a discerning cat «owner» if you know what to look for, and are familiar with your feline's normal appearance and behaviCat pregnancy symptoms can be easily spotted by a discerning cat «owner» if you know what to look for, and are familiar with your feline's normal appearance and behavicat «owner» if you know what to look for, and are familiar with your feline's normal appearance and behavior.

In the routine case, spay / neuter is performed with no complications and the dog or cat is up, about, and returning to normal later the same day or by the next day.

It is diagnosed by determining the amount of tears your cat produces which in this condition means that their is less than normal tear production.

In breeding cats for specific mutations we tend to forget about the «normal» by - products of these breeding experiments that contribute to our nation - wide cat overpopulation crises.

We agree that this may by okay for some cats with normal, healthy digestion, cats with sluggish digestive systems or with IBD / IBS might have problems digesting bone shards.

By regularly trimming your cat's nails and offering a suitable scratching target, you are providing a natural outlet for a normal, happy and healthy behavior and you will be rewarded with a satisfied and confident companion.

32 % of cats in the preliminary sample were classified as overweight by their veterinarian and 21.6 % were observed to be clinically obese or greater than 30 % of normal body weight.

You should always seek emergency care if your cat has been hit by a vehicle, even if he or she appears normal, because many injuries can develop or worsen over the following few hours.

· Dogs and cats were classified by veterinary clinics as: BCS 1 - Underweight, BCS 2 - Thin but Normal, BCS 3 - Ideal weight, BCS 4 - Overweight, BCS 5 - Obese

In fact, numerous consultations, interviews, and tests by many vets have found no evidence relating normal use of a clumping / sodium bentonite litter with the sickness or death of any kitten or cat.

For the most part, cats are quite healthy pets and by learning your kitty's «normal» appearance and traits, you can soon pick up on when he's not feeling well, and a quick phone call to the veterinary clinic can reassure you that he's almost certainly going to be OK to monitor for the next day or so, or whether you should bring him into the clinic that day.

Overweight and actually obese cats outnumber cats of normal weight and are being seen more and more commonly by veterinarians for various disorders.

It contains compounds that may negatively affect cats by interfering with nutrient absorption, normal growth, thyroid function, and hormonal development.