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 […]
The Bird Care & Conservation Society of South Australia provides guidelines on how to treat an injured or distressed bird: Do: Handle the bird carefully, for your sake and his. Take the bird away from possible sources of dangers such as other animals and extreme weather conditions. Provide a warm protected environment for the bird, […]
Just as humans do, some cats grind their teeth. It’s called Bruxism and it is a symptom of an underlying problem. The causes of bruxism are many: Abnormal tooth alignment Problem with the jaw. Pain opening and closing the mouth at the hinge where the upper and lower jaw meet. A fractured tooth or teeth […]
