Problems involving the large intestine of cats are common in veterinary medicine. Colitis refers to the inflammation of the lining of the large intestine, resulting in diarrhea, with the feces often containing an abundance of red blood and mucus. Tenesmus, or straining to defecate, is …
This glossy-coated beauty is playful and fearless and may be seen attempting feats beyond its capabilities. In the 1980s, two breeders in New Zealand discovered independently that accidental matings between Burmese cats and domestic cats produced promising kittens. From these litters, they both went on …
Hemobartonellosis is a disease seen primarily in cats, although dogs that have been splenectomized or suffer from immunosuppression can be at risk as well. This disease, which causes a profound anemia, occurs most often in young, male cats around 4 to 6 years old. Insects …
Whether you love cats or hate ‘em, we can all agree, no other cats have a rap quite like black… Choupette Grumpy Cat Tomasso Tara Maru When you hear the words “fat cat”, what do you immediately think of? For… A slender and slinky cat, …
This silvery-coated breed with its movie-star looks is renowned for its beauty and is a popular choice for a pet. The first Chinchilla appeared in the 1880s, but it was the “James Bond” series of films, starting in the 1960s, that brought this cat fame …
Cytauxzoonosis is found mainly across the southeastern portion of the United States in cats allowed to roam in heavily wooded areas. Ticks are thought to transmit this protozoal organism, which attacks the host’s red blood cells and causes anemia. As a result, clinical signs associated …
This beautiful, intelligent, and agile cat with a doglike devotion comes in two unusual color versions. These variations of the Oriental Shorthair are rare because it has proved difficult for breeders to produce their subtle colors. The first Cinnamon was a kitten born in coat …
A breed developed in the 1990s by crossing a striped, shorthaired cat with a Bengal, the Toyger has a tiger-marked coat with random vertical stripes that are quite distinct from any other tabby pattern. Well built and muscular, this unique “toy tiger” moves with the …
A silky, silvery-coated version of the traditional tabby, this is one of the most attractive longhairs. Some of the most delicately colored Persians of all are the Silver Tabbies. These cats have well-defined tabby coat patterns, but the warm coppery ground colors of the traditional …
This exquisite cat has a placid temperament and is sometimes livelier than the other Persians. This Persian bears some resemblance to the Chinchilla, both breeds having white coats tipped on the ends of the hairs with a darker color. At one time, these cats were …