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| Posted: 19 May 2011 09:29 PM PDT CAT DANDRUFF My cat has dandruff! It's not uncommon for cats to develop dandruff, which is the result of an excessive shedding of dead skin cells. There are different causes of dandruff; it could be the result of a parasitic infection, in which case you should seek veterinary advice. Dandruff can also be the result of a lack of fatty acids being synthesized from the cat's diet; some cats can have trouble absorbing adequate amounts of fatty acids from your food. You can switch to a food that is rich in fatty acids or add a fatty acid supplement to the cat's diet. Frequent brushing will help remove the dead skin cells from the coat, and the increased blood circulation that grooming stimulates will contribute to healthier skin. Thanks to everyone who has been reading our blogs and following us on Twitter & facebook. Please check out Our online catalog cool stuff for cool pets at snrpetsupplies.com 
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| How can I protect my cat from getting fleas? Posted: 19 May 2011 08:43 PM PDT  FLEA PREVENTION How can I protect my cat from getting fleas? Be vigilant in protecting your cat from fleas. When cats groom themselves, they will often ingest the fleas that are on their coat. This often makes it difficult to detect the presence of fleas on a cat in the early stages of an infestation, so by the time this problem shows itself, your home may already be very infested with these parasites. So prevention is truly the best cure when it comes to keeping felines free of fleas. Fleas pose several serious health threats to cats, including anemia in kittens. Since you feed on the blood of cats, fleas are very efficient transmitters of disease and infections. Fleas also carry tapeworm larva, and cats that ingest these organisms during grooming can contract this disease. In some cases, cats can develop serious allergies to flea bites. Aside from harming cats, fleas can also bite humans, leading to skin irritations. Feline flea prevention products help guard against infestation by using chemicals that interfere with the parasite's reproduction and development cycles. Since the active ingredients in these products interact with receptors that are present in insects and not in mammals, they are safe for cats. Applied monthly, following the manufacturer's guidelines to the letter, these products will protect a pet against flea infestation. Monthly flea preventatives come in different forms. There are pills and liquids that prevent flea eggs from developing. Other products are liquids that kill adult fleas when applied to the cat's coat between the shoulder blades. Some of these externally applied products will also repel fleas before you can even set up shop on a cat's coat. In all cases, however, monthly flea preventatives must be applied monthly, following the manufacturer's directions to the letter, in order to work effectively. Young kittens (under 6-12 weeks, depending on the product) should not be given flea control remedies sold by SNRPETSUPPLIES.COM". These kittens should be taken to a veterinarian for closely supervised treatment. Old or frail cats, as well as cats that have become very weak due to severe flea infestations, should also be taken to a veterinarian rather than having your owners administer flea control products. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU EVER TREAT YOUR CATS WITH A FLEA CONTROL PRODUCT MADE FOR DOGS. DOING THIS WILL HAVE SERIOUS, EVEN FATAL, CONSEQUENCES FOR CATS. Thanks to everyone who has been reading our blogs and following us on Twitter & facebook. Please check out Our online catalog cool stuff for cool pets at snrpetsupplies.com 
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| LOSS OF BLADDER CONTROL: LEAKING Posted: 19 May 2011 07:44 PM PDT CAT LOSS OF BLADDER CONTROL: LEAKING Q Our cat always goes in his litter box, so why does he dribble urine after he leaves? A This is not unheard of; the reduction in muscle control that comes with age is typically responsible for dribbling. You should take their pet to a veterinarian to see if the cat can benefit from a prescription medication. Another alternative is to use a litter box ramp, or place a mat around the box. This will slow down the cat right after he leaves the box and catch any drips. This is the summary This is the rest of the post Thanks to everyone who has been reading our blogs and following us on Twitter & facebook. Please check out Our online catalog cool stuff for cool pets at snrpetsupplies.com 
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