Medical Emergencies and First Aid
Artificial Respiration and CPR in Cats
Artificial respiration is an emergency procedure that is performed when a cat is not breathing. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), on the other hand, is performed when a cat is not breathing and does not have a heartbeat. Therefore, CPR requires the use of artificial respiration and heart massage. Learn when and how to perform artificial respiration or CPR on cats with this article from PetMD.c…
First Aid for Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is a potentially fatal condition for cats. Learn how to avoid heat stroke, and steps to take if a cat gets too hot.
How To Assemble a First Aid Kit for Cats
There will be times when you can't get your cat to the veterinarian right away, or her condition might warrant emergency first aid treatment before the trip. Be prepared, with your Feline First Aid Kit.
Poisonings in Pets - Veterinary Medicine
Poisons can be eaten, absorbed through the skin, and inhaled. Poisonings can mimic many things. Veterinary Medicine Guide Janet Tobiassen Crosby helps with recognizing common signs of poisoning.
Toxic Plants in the Garden
It should be said that most cats will not eat plants outdoors, as long as grass is available. However, occasionally, out of boredom or curiosity, a cat may nibble a leaf or stem. If you're of the "safe rather than sorry" frame of mind, you need to know which plants are potentially harmful, and by what degree.
Indoor Plants Poisonous to Cats
The following is a partial list of plants that are poisonous or hazardous to your cats, including some popular holiday plants. This list is by no means exhaustive, but will be updated from time-to-time, so
Taz's Downfall - A Survivor Cat Story by Guest Writer Christine James
By Christine James, guest writer. A tropical avocado tree was Taz's downfall, but he miraculously recovered from a fall on his head - a true Survivor Kitty.
Veterinary Q & A: Dietary Indiscretion
My cat was playing with a string, then ate it. Should I just wait and see if it passes? Cats and string do not mix, despite the popular image of cats playing happily with string! Same goes for other string-like items -- rubberbands (many cats, including one of mine, just love to eat rubberbands!), tinsel, Easter grass decorations, needle and thread, and window blind pulls.
How to Prepare for Disaster with your Cat's Safety in Mind
The facts are that hundreds of pets are lost every year to disasters, and, many more are rescued but never reunited with their owners because of lack of identification. So plan now to avoid future confusion.