Cats are very sensitive to most medications. Pain relievers that humans and dogs are prescribed can be toxic to cats. They can be up to 5 times more sensitive to NSAIDs (Non-steriodal Anti-inflammatories) than dogs. NSAIDs relieve pain by inhibiting the enzyme, cyclooxeygenase, which produces prostoglandins, fatty acid compounds that have various hormone-life effects. Prostoglandins […]
Cats seem to be prone to chronic oral inflammations, both in the mouth and the gums. A cat can be allergic to plaque collected on the teeth, its food or fleas. The lesions that erupt in the mouth are known as feline eosinophilic granuloma, a mouthful itself. Other causes that can give your cat “Kitty […]
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