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OCD and Cats
Does your cat act strangely, such as grooming continuously, beyond normal limits? S/he may have OCD, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) cites environmental and social stresses as the main factors causing OCD in cats. It’s normal for cats to groom themselves, even in stressful situations. But when grooming continues well after the […]
Siamese
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Thailand (once Siam) Coat Type: short, fine, close to body Color: point colors – seal, chocolate, blue, lilac, all on light color body Temperament: talkative, extrovert, playful, active, sometimes independent Where do Siamese cats come from? While there are many stories surrounding the exact origins of the Siamese, they are […]
Giardia
Giardia is a parasite, a protozoa (one-celled organism) that lives in the small intestine of cats and dogs (it affects humans too). Giardia are present throughout the U.S. and other parts of the world. Infestation usually occurs when water containing fecal matter of fish and other animals is ingested. Contaminated food can also be a […]