Cat Watch back issues from May 2007:
A litter Box spray endorsement.(Short Takes: An endorsement for a litter box spray; some facts on orphaned cats)(Zero Odor litter box spray)
May 01, 2007 ... We can almost see the ads now: "Tests at a major university prove our product eliminates cats' inappropriate elimination problems." And indeed, that's more or less what a study at the Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine (as published in the Journal of Feline Medicine ...
Orphaned cat facts.(Short Takes: An endorsement for a litter box spray; some facts on orphaned cats)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... An article in the journal Waltham Focus (Vol. 16, No. 2) on caring for very young, orphaned kittens makes us glad we adopted Frannie when she was older. Aside from feeding issues (too much milk-replacer causes diarrhea), orphaned kittens should be weighed every 12 hours to ...
The homemade diet: in light of the major pet food recall, is it safest to make your cat's meals yourself? Experts discuss the pros and cons.(Noteworthy)
May 01, 2007; ... On March 16, 2007, Menu Foods, Inc. initiated a recall of pet food processed at two of its facilities and sold under multiple brand names. By early April 2007, more than 40 cat food products were included in the recall. As a result of this widespread recall of pet food, many pet owners are ...
Feline heartworm infection: preventive measures can protect your cat against this life-threatening condition, which peaks in hot, humid weather.(Disease)
May 01, 2007; ... As springtime arrives throughout the U.S., the steamy days and nights of summer cannot be far behind. This means, of course, a proliferation of mosquitoes. For you, this is an annoyance. For your cat, these bothersome little creatures can pose a major health problem. Among all ...
How our cats train us: surprisingly, giving your cat only occasional rewards for some behaviors can actually intensify his desire to repeat. Here's why.(Behavior)
May 01, 2007; ... Dogs may have masters. We cats have staff. Keep this in mind for a happy human relationship." So writes Celia Haddon in One Hundred Ways for a Cat to Train its Human (Hodder & Stoughton, 2001). Do you ever find yourself playing servant to your cat? Maybe you're working on the ...
Could indoor allergies be plaguing your cat? Believe it or not, your pet's skin is a main thoroughfare for environmental allergens.(HEALTH)
May 01, 2007; ... Watery eyes, itching, sneezing, coughing. Do indoor allergies cause you problems? Even if you don't suffer from indoor allergies, your cat may not be so fortunate. Though outdoor allergens (substances that can cause the immune system to respond with an allergic reaction), such as pollen, ...
Osteosarcoma: a lethal threat: early detection of this death-dealing cancer can extend the life of a stricken animal. Here's what you should kow.(Disease)
May 01, 2007; ... Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine, many of the cancers to which cats are susceptible are now controllable, sometimes curable, and even (in the case of mammary cancer, for example) potentially preventable. This does not always hold true, however, for osteosarcoma, a highly ...
Something bugging you? Outdoor and indoor cats can find much amusement in the bugs they encounter. Can this type of play be dangerous?(Disease)
May 01, 2007; ... The warmer weather brings sunshine, fresh breezes, singing birds--and bugs. Maybe you're the sort of person who encourages your cat when she swipes at a moth, catches it, plays with it and then devours it. Or maybe you cringe when your cat pounces on a beetle and starts crunching on it ....
Danger: toxoplasmosis: experts discuss the truth--and the misinformation--surrounding this zoonotic disease. (We share some good news for cat lovers.).(Noteworthy)
May 01, 2007; ... Toxoplasmosis is a fairly common zoonosis (a disease that can be shared between humans and animals); 30 to 40 percent of adult humans, and roughly the same percentage of cats, have antibodies that indicate prior exposure to the organism that causes the disease. Nevertheless, its ...
Water babies: what do certain liquid-related behaviors mean?(Mind of the Cat)
May 01, 2007 ... This month I received two letters describing cats that play with water. One of the cats dips her paws into the water bowl until the bowl is empty. The larger the bowl, the larger the puddle on the floor. Actually, that bowl has now been moved to the bathtub. (Still a mess, I am told.) ...
Ask Dr. Richards.
May 01, 2007; ... Q What would you say is the chance of cats getting bubonic plague from fleas? And if a cat gets bubonic plague, can it be cured? AI can hear some of our readers saying, "Bubonic plague!? You've got to be kidding me! I thought that disease disappeared hundreds of years ago." The ...