Category: Parasites

Choosing the Purrrfect Flea Treatment for Cats

by Robin | May 5, 2015 | First Aid & Safety, Health, Parasites, Summer | 24 |

Fleas might be small, but they can cause some big problems. They are a nuisance that can cause...

Zoonotic Diseases Affecting Cat Owners

by Robin | May 15, 2014 | Diseases and Disorders, Health, Parasites | 18 |

Cat lovers like to share everything with their cats. Sharing with your cat is a great thing...

5 Tips for Keeping Cats Flea Free

by Robin | Apr 8, 2014 | Health, Parasites, Summer | 30 |

The long cold winter is finally starting to give way to the coming of spring. Like most people, I...

Toxopla-What? The Parasite You Never Knew You Had

by Robin | Dec 11, 2013 | Diseases and Disorders, Health, Parasites | 6 |

Toxoplasmosis is an illness caused by one of the most common parasites in the world – Toxoplasma Gondii. All warm blooded vertebrates (including humans) are potential hosts for this microscopic parasite, but only cats can...

Blood Sucking Parasites Part 3: Heartworms

by Robin | Oct 23, 2013 | Health, Parasites | 0 |

Dogs are not the only ones that can get heartworm. Cases of heartworm in cats are not as prevalent as they are in dogs, but they can be just as devastating. All cats are susceptible to heartworms. Since heartworm in cats must be...