Pet Care : Pet Medical Information

Medical information for pets in a veterinary hospital is charted everyday to keep track of food intake, temperature, medications and blood work. Find out about pet medical information with tips from an experiencedveterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Dr. James Talbott Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Cat Behavior Described With Cat Information And Kitten Information

It is always a concern, when a person witnesses a violent behavior between two cats, who were once good friends. Aggression among cats however is associated with certain reasons and it is necessary for human beings to understand this violent behavior of cats and act appropriately.

Different Forms Of Aggression:

Below are some common and different types of aggression in cats:

Play aggression:

It is also termed play- fighting. It begins very early with kittens, but adults can also show this kind of aggression. Mother cats teach predator-prey behavior very early to their kittens, and thus cats possess a natural survival instinct be it in a comfortable home or in the wild.

The kitten will follow the other and then leap on that kitten. Play fighting is normally harmless fun, unless it becomes a sexual aggression. One needs to prevent injury by cutting the cat’s claw without fail. Play fighting is the initial step for establishing an everlasting hierarchy amongst feline house members.

Sexual aggression:

One can easily identify sexual aggression. The aggressor cat will nibble the scruff of the victim and will try mounting it. It will also display thrusting hip movements observed in female-male mating.

Territorial aggression:

Territorial aggression arises between equally matched cats and can occur between any genders. An individual may identify this aggression, since a cat exhibits this type of aggression by spraying urine or marking. The aggressor cat will raise its back, lay back its ears, hiss, growl and then will jump on its victim. The victim accepts defeat by whirling and gradually walking away or the victim begins a violent battle. An individual needs to try to part two fighting cats, or else they will inflict severe damage.

Most house cats will finally resolve their fights. Nevertheless, it requires a lot of commitment, time, and training to nurture a peaceful domestic or house cat.

Redirected aggression:

This aggression is generally a momentary condition and one needs to control it as soon as possible. An individual may control redirected cat aggression by following two steps:

1. The strange cat must be kept out of the yard

2. Separate two household cats for a while until they forget the episode.

Ways To Deal With Inter-Cat Aggression:

Below are some ways to manage inter-cat aggression:

Distraction:

An individual may effectively control over-enthusiastic sexual aggression, play fighting and territorial aggression by providing some distraction to the cat.

1. One can loudly clap hands to distract the cats
2. One can hiss loudly.
3. Give the cat a huge stuffed toy

Physical intervention:

Scuffing is one type of physical intervention. One must perform scruffing by holding the aggressive cat at its scruff and firmly but softly pushing it down. Use scruffing for disciplining the cats. This is accompanied by loud hissing just as the mother cat would do. The aggressive cat immediately relaxes into a submissive posture. Once the aggressive cat calms down leave him and talk softly to him. A few tender strokes will also be apt.

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Hamster Health Information on a Variety of Hamster Diseases

Watch out for symptoms that may indicate your hamster has an illness. The first key to maintaining proper hamster health is to make sure that her environment is always dry and clean. When cleaning the living area, be sure to clean any spills or other mess.

Humans do not have to worry about most of the diseases found in hamsters. Zoonotic diseases refer to a disease that can be transferred from an animal to a human. Two common examples of a zoonotic disease are salmonella and ringworm. Before and after you handle your hamster, be sure to wash your hands since this is a great way to prevent the transfer of any such disease. Once your hamster is diagnosed with a zoonotic disease, you will be given additional instructions on how to make sure it does not spread.

Hamsters who live alone are less likely to catch a disease than those who are kept with several other hamsters. Also, use care when introducing any new hamster to your existing pets. You may not notice right away that your hamster has a disease, even though they may look healthy to you.

Although your hamster does not require an annual wellness examination, it is still recommended that you find a qualified vet before there is truly an emergency. Ask around to see if anyone know of a vet who specializes in treating exotic animals, like your hamster. For future reference, you should also ask them how much they charge for various services.

Hamster can catch diseases, they can be injured, and catch other illness as a result of poor house cleaning. Be on the lookout for these common things:

Abscesses

Fighting with another hamster can result in a wound that gets infected and causes an abscess. To treat the abscess, you can drain it and then apply treatment, but this is quite painful for your hamster and should be avoided. The best way to deal with an abscess is to just make an appointment with your vet.

Colds/Pneumonia

If you notice any type of wheezing, difficulty breathing, or eyes glues shut, you need to take your hamster to the vet clinic immediately. You may also notice things like weight loss, a discharge from the hamster’s nose, and general lethargy.

Tyzzer’s Disease in Pet Hamsters

Tyzzer’s Disease is a very contagious disease that spreads from hamster to hamster, and usually results in death. Some hamsters will show no obvious signs of the disease before they die. Others will show symptoms like a lack of activity, a scruffy-looking coat, diarrhea and dehydration. The disease is quite common among hamsters who live in an unclean environment, and hamsters who are under plenty of stress. Fortunately, it is rare in animals with clean housing and who are well-cared-for.

Diabetes

This is a disease that has been encountered in Campbell’s Russian hamsters. A hamster who has diabetes will use suffer from excessive thirst and frequent urination. Changing the diet is usually the extent of treatment. Diabetic hamsters should not be given fruit. You may also want to limit, or completely remove, peas and corn from their food. An accurate diagnosis can be done by a qualified vet, and they can also give you recommendations on how to take care of your hamster.

Glaucoma

Winter White hamsters have been found to have glaucoma. There is no cure for hamster glaucoma, but your vet can give you some eye drops to relieve the discomfort for your hamster.

Trouble With the Cheek Pouch

The pouches in the cheek that are used in food storage and transportation can become pierced, impacted or damaged. Symptoms include being unable to empty the pouches or having an everted cheek pouch (one that is turned inside out). Take your hamster to the vet as soon as you suspect that she may have a cheek pouch injury.

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