Monthly Archives: October 2012

Feline Chin Acne

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Rebecca Schmidt

Feline chin acne can often be mistaken for just a “dirty chin”. This dirty look is caused by scabs and crusts stemming from infected hair follicles and plugged oil glands. Your cat’s chin may be swollen and painful. Sadly because … Continue reading →

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How to Help Cats Live Together Peacefully

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Rebecca Schmidt

This post goes over how to introduce a new cat to your household. The rules are similar if you have to re-introduce cats that suddenly stopped getting along because of something stressful that happened between them. This can sometimes be … Continue reading →

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Feline Hyperthyroidism

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Rebecca Schmidt

The thyroid gland is located in the neck and plays a very important role in regulating the body’s rate of metabolism.  Hyperthyroidism is a disorder characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormone and a subsequent increase in the metabolic rate.  … Continue reading →

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