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Why Should We Sterilize Cats? Benefits, Prices, and Post-Steril Care

Fellow cat lovers must be familiar with the term sterilization or neuter. However, many people might wonder what exactly cat sterilization is, why we need to sterilize our cats, how much it costs, and how to take care after the procedure. What is cat sterilization? Sterilization is the act of removing a cat's reproductive organs so as to limit its reproduction. In males, it is called castration or orchiectomy. The testes, which are the primary source of testosterone hormones, are removed in order to accomplish the procedure. Cats getting this surgery will have lower hormone levels. Meanwhile, in females, it is called ovariohysterectomy (OH). The ovariohysterectomy method is used to lift the uteruses and ovaries during the procedure. As a result, even when the cat mates with the male cat, it is unable to become pregnant. However, there are pros and cons going on out there. Benefits If you still wondering about why we need to sterilize our cat, below are the benefits of cat ...
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Cats are at Risk of Bird Flu: What Do Owners Need to Know?

The H5N1 or bird flu virus has been sporadically detected in some pets, including cats.  Bird flu affecting cats occurred in Thailand in 2004, northern Germany in 2006, and Poland and South Korea in 2023. As reported by Science News on Friday, May 31, 2024, when bird flu infects mammals, the virus can undergo random mutations. These mutations will help the virus replicate better when in mammalian cells. This increases the likelihood that avian influenza can adapt and spread easily in humans. Veterinarian and environmental epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Maryland, USA, Meghan Davis said that cats may become infected after catching wild birds outdoors. Although the cat did not eat the wild bird, it is considered physical contact that can transmit the virus. In addition, the diet humans feed their pets can also be harmful to cats. "Raw meat diets, and particularly raw poultry diets, have been associated with some of these cases," says Dav...
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Attacking Residents, An Orange Cat in Bogor was Arrested by the Fire Brigades

An orange-and-white patterned cat in Limusnunggal, Bogor Regency, West Java, was evacuated by firefighters on Saturday, June 1, 2024, because it tried to attack residents. Member of Bogor Regency Fire Brigade Rescue Team 3, Nuriyadi, said that initially, a resident reported his unrest about the cat's presence. "The homeowner felt uneasy because there was a cat on top of the house going back and forth and trying to attack the residents," said a member of Bogor Regency Fire Brigade Rescue Team 3, Nuriyadi, in his statement. This is not the first time the cat wandered on the roof and tried to attack residents. Residents who felt uneasy then reported the incident to fire officials for further action. Officers received the report at around 11.00 WIB. "The homeowner reported it to the fire brigade. Officers received the report at 11.00 WIB," he said. Receiving reports from residents, Fire brigades immediately went to the scene. Nuriyadi said officers arrived...
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A Cure for The Deadly Feline Disease FIP Will Be Available Soon in the US

Medication for FIP, the deadly feline disease, will be available for the first time in the US on June 1. If you are a cat owner, you may be familiar with the name Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). This is a disease that affects cats. It is caused by a mutation in the feline coronavirus. It is something you never want your own cat to contract since this is usually a fatal comdition. Most cases of feline coronaviruses are largely harmless and go away on their own, b ut occasionally the virus mutates to become FIP. The tissues around the kidney, brain, or belly may become extremely provocative as a result of FIP. While the early signs of FIP might vary, they frequently include your cat sleeping more than normal, an occasional fever that rises and falls, appetite loss, and low activity. "Once a cat develops clinical FIP, the disease is usually progressive and almost always fatal," the Cornell website states. However, good news comes for cat owners. The reason is, that re...
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Scabies Spray Poisoning, A Cat Named El Lost His Life

A cat named El lost his life on May 13 2024 due to poisoning after being given a spray for scabies. This news was posted by a TikTok account @adys143 on Monday, May 13, 2024. In the video, the cat named El is seen dead and covered in a white cloth before being buried. "El is now in peace and doesn't hurt anymore. It has been confirmed by the vet that El's liver disease is not due to allergies or congenital disease but is purely due to poisoning with the poisonous substance trichlorfon in scabies spray. Thank you for your prayers and support, guys," wrote the uploader. Chronology The incident started when Anggraeni, Elโ€™s owner, took El to a veterinarian in Bandung City for a flea injection. At that place, the vet explained that this injection could also be used for fungus and scabies. However, because she wanted double protection, she bought a scabies medication product which is in the form of a spray and is used by spraying it on the skin. After several d...
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Symptoms, Causes, And How to Treat Worms In Cats

Worms not only affect humans, but pets can also get worms. This condition makes cats uncomfortable and can disturb their health. There are several symptoms of worms in cats: the body looks thin, weak, bloated belly, throwing up, and diarrhea. Nurul Anjar, an animal doctor at Vetopet Animal Clinic, Bogor, West Java, said there are factors that cause worms in cats, both internal and external factors. Internal factors are usually infected by the mother when still in the womb. Meanwhile, external factors are caused by the environment or eating food that has been contaminated with worms. This worming disease can be dangerous for pets because the worms will absorb the cat's nutrients. This can inhibit the growth and development of cats, especially kittens. Therefore, a cat owner must take immediate action. There are several types of worms that often infect cats. They are tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms. How to treat cats with worms Doctor Nurul explained that the right action is to ...
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This Is The Reason Why Cats Like to Sleep in Car Hoods

It's no longer a secret that cats can sleep anywhere. They are even often found sleeping in uncommon places such as under the car, on top of the car, or even inside the car hood. seniorcatwellness.com So, what is the reason? A veterinarian from The Paws Pet, Marie Celina Lughti-Mergilla, explained that the habit of sleeping or simply taking shelter on the hood of a car is their natural instinct to look for a safer and warmer place. โ€œCats like warm places. Because they have a higher body temperature than humans," said Mergilla. "Stray cats usually come into the engine room because they are looking for shelter to stay warm. They do this to save energy when taking a nap. They also like the engine room, because it is dark and they can sleep in peace," she added. According to Cats Protection, the fact that they sleep a lot is an extraordinary characteristic of cats in general. The average cat spends 18 - 20 hours sleeping a day. Some experts say this habit is normal and n...
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