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Whipworms in Cats and Kittens
August 30th, 2018 by Colleen WilliamsWhipworms, properly known as the infection Trichuris Serrata, get their name from the fact that they are quite literally shaped like a small, 45-75mm whip. Whipworm infections are more common in dogs than cats, but still need to be taken very seriously in cats and kittens. Cats can become infected by ingesting anything contaminated… Read More
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Whipworms in Cats and Kittens
08/30/2018 by Colleen WilliamsWhipworms, properly known as the infection Trichuris Serrata, get their name from the fact that they are quite literally shaped like a small, 45-75mm whip. Whipworm infections are more common in dogs than cats, but still need to be taken very seriously in cats and kittens. Cats can become infected by ingesting anything contaminated… Read More
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Tapeworms in Cats and Kittens
08/30/2018 by Colleen WilliamsCats and kittens are susceptible to a variety of intestinal parasites, including cestodes, more commonly known as tapeworms. Tapeworms resemble long and flat ribbon-like worms ranging in size from 4 to 20 inches. Cats can get tapeworms through ingesting fleas, rodents, or any small animal infected with the parasite. Because cats are scavengers by nature,… Read More
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Roundworms in Cats and Kittens
08/30/2018 by Colleen WilliamsRoundworms are the most common intestinal parasite cats (and dogs) can get, and many cats will get them at some point in their lives. The 3- to 5-inch long worms live in the cat’s intestines, where they live on food the cat has eaten. Your cat can get roundworms from feces or a contaminated environment,… Read More
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Hookworms in Cats And Kittens
08/30/2018 by Colleen WilliamsHookworms are thread-like worms about a half-inch long that live in the digestive system of cats (and dogs). Hookworms attach to the lining of the intestinal wall and feed on the cat’s blood. Because they are so small, they are not visible in feces, and they are long-lived – they can actually live as long… Read More
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Heartworms in Cats and Kittens
08/30/2018 by Colleen WilliamsHeartworms are parasites that cause a progressive and potentially fatal illness that damages the lungs, heart and arteries of cats and dogs. Heartworms, which can grow to more than a foot long, enter a cat’s body via a mosquito bite. Mosquitoes pick up the heartworm larvae when they bite infected dogs, coyotes, wolves, foxes, or… Read More
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Treating Ringworm in Your Home
08/28/2018 by Colleen WilliamsRingworm is not actually a worm, but rather a fungus (dermatophytosis) that is very popular among cats, and can spread to humans and even other domesticated animals. Ringworm in cats and dogs presents with patchy red spots, usually circular, and sometimes bald areas on the head, chest, back, and legs on cats (severe infections can… Read More
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Does My Cat Think I’m Its Mother?
08/24/2018 by Cuteness TeamIf you’ve lived with a cat, then you know that cats consider your home their home. Cats do what they want as they wander about, and you might wonder why. The answer is actually cuter than you think. Our cats treat us as equals as opposed to a totally different species. According to recent studies,… Read More
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The Importance of Spay & Neuter Programs
08/17/2018 by Colleen WilliamsMany pet parents know the importance of spaying or neutering their own pet, and frequently assume pets at the shelter level are being spayed or neutered. But have you wondered why? We spoke with our friends at Pawsitive Alliance, an organization that not only helps “less desirable” pets get adopted with their Why Not Me?… Read More
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Wildfire Safety for Pets
08/16/2018 by Colleen WilliamsAs a Washington-based company, Healthy Paws has been very cognizant of the wildfires affecting California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and into Canada. Almost daily, the news reminds us of poor air quality as well as evacuation plans should you be in harm’s way. Naturally, our thoughts go straight to our families – and that includes our… Read More
August 16th, 2018 by Colleen Williams
