Q. I keep running into these websites that seem like they can be very helpful as to my question about my cat, but every oneof them say how much will you pay or make you pay before you even know if they can help you. Does anyone know of a FREE site where you can ask the experts on cats??
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What is the healthy weight range for cats?
Q. I weighed my cat today, and she came in at 7.8 lbs. She is a Birman breed, quite a dainty little thing. Is 7.8lbs a healthy weight for my pet?
What weight ranges are healthy for different sized cats, or different breeds of cat?
What weight ranges are healthy for different sized cats, or different breeds of cat?
A. "Healthy weight" actually has little to do with the cat's weight in pounds, and more to do with the body condition. Having never seen your individual cat, nobody can really tell you if 7.8 lbs is appropriate or not.
Body condition is measured on a scale of either 1 to 5 or 1 to 9. Most veterinarians will assess your pet's body condition at every visit, and use that scale to decide how much in pounds the cat should weigh.
Here's a nice little chart I found online explaining the body condition scale in more detail. This particular chart uses the 1 to 5 scale.
http://www.cathelp-online.com/health/bscore.php
As always, if you have further questions, you can come back here, or visit your veterinarian for a check-up and a diet consult.
Body condition is measured on a scale of either 1 to 5 or 1 to 9. Most veterinarians will assess your pet's body condition at every visit, and use that scale to decide how much in pounds the cat should weigh.
Here's a nice little chart I found online explaining the body condition scale in more detail. This particular chart uses the 1 to 5 scale.
http://www.cathelp-online.com/health/bscore.php
As always, if you have further questions, you can come back here, or visit your veterinarian for a check-up and a diet consult.
I will be traveling with a cat on a long flight soon and was wondering if anyone has ever used cat sedatives?
Q. What kind of sedatives are out there for cats? Are there any harmful side effects? Does anyone know any good vets in the San Diego area?
A. Hi there...please check with the airline you will be flying as most will not transport sedated animals. This is something we encountered with nearly every airline domestic and international.
Here's an article written by the American Veterinary Medical Assoc about this:
http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/animatedjourneys/livingwithpets/sedate.asp
Don't Sedate or Tranquilize Pets Traveling By Air
American Humane Association Cautions Veterinarians and Pet Owners
Many pet owners may decide to take the family pet along on their trips. A well-planned trip with the family pet can be fun; however, if air travel is involved, leaving pets at home with a good pet sitter may be a much better option.
Pets are just like people who sometimes become anxious when they don't travel frequently. This leads some owners and veterinarians to question whether administering sedatives or tranquilizers to dogs or cats prior to flight is a good idea. According to national and international air transport organizations, as well as the American Humane Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association, in most cases the answer is "no"!
"An animal's natural ability to balance and maintain equilibrium is altered under sedation," noted Dr. Patricia Olson, DVM, Ph.D., director of veterinary affairs and studies for the American Humane Association. "When the kennel is moved, a sedated animal may not be able to brace and prevent injury."
Whether flying in the cabin or with cargo, animals are exposed to increased altitude pressures of approximately 8,000 feet. Increased altitude, according to Olson, can create respiratory and cardiovascular problems for dogs and cats who are sedated or tranquilized.
"Brachycephalic (short-faced) dogs and cats are especially affected," noted Olson. "Although thousands of pets are transported uneventfully by air, airline officials believe that when deaths do occur they often result from the use of sedation."
The American Humane Association cautions veterinarians to carefully consider the use of tranquilizers or sedatives for their clients who are considering air transportation for their family pet.
We have found that most cats will naturally feel somewhat stressed for approximately 30-40 minutes and then sleep the remainder of their travels so sedating isn't actually necessary.
Traveling tips: http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/travel.html
Here's an article written by the American Veterinary Medical Assoc about this:
http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/animatedjourneys/livingwithpets/sedate.asp
Don't Sedate or Tranquilize Pets Traveling By Air
American Humane Association Cautions Veterinarians and Pet Owners
Many pet owners may decide to take the family pet along on their trips. A well-planned trip with the family pet can be fun; however, if air travel is involved, leaving pets at home with a good pet sitter may be a much better option.
Pets are just like people who sometimes become anxious when they don't travel frequently. This leads some owners and veterinarians to question whether administering sedatives or tranquilizers to dogs or cats prior to flight is a good idea. According to national and international air transport organizations, as well as the American Humane Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association, in most cases the answer is "no"!
"An animal's natural ability to balance and maintain equilibrium is altered under sedation," noted Dr. Patricia Olson, DVM, Ph.D., director of veterinary affairs and studies for the American Humane Association. "When the kennel is moved, a sedated animal may not be able to brace and prevent injury."
Whether flying in the cabin or with cargo, animals are exposed to increased altitude pressures of approximately 8,000 feet. Increased altitude, according to Olson, can create respiratory and cardiovascular problems for dogs and cats who are sedated or tranquilized.
"Brachycephalic (short-faced) dogs and cats are especially affected," noted Olson. "Although thousands of pets are transported uneventfully by air, airline officials believe that when deaths do occur they often result from the use of sedation."
The American Humane Association cautions veterinarians to carefully consider the use of tranquilizers or sedatives for their clients who are considering air transportation for their family pet.
We have found that most cats will naturally feel somewhat stressed for approximately 30-40 minutes and then sleep the remainder of their travels so sedating isn't actually necessary.
Traveling tips: http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/travel.html
Are cat pheromone sprays good to use for overactive and maybe?
Q. behavior problem-prone tom cats? How safe are they and what are the proper methods in using them...and what type of behavior to cat pheromone sprays cure? Thanks!
A. Hello,
Let me just explain a little about pheromone before I go on to answer your question.
A pheromone is a chemical substance that is produced by an animal and serves especially as a stimulus to other individuals of the same species for one or more behavioral responses.
Feliway is the name of the pheromone that cats produce in their cheeks. It is considered to be a friendly pheromone which sends friendly messages to other cats. Feliway is also known by the name commercial name Comfort Zone.
During the research and development phase, the pheromone scent was gathered by rubbing a soft cotton ball against the cat's cheek. The pheromone residue was copied synthetically and bottled.
Feliway is safe to use, even for an extended period of time. There are however, a minority of cats that does not respond to the pheromone.
It is commonly used for reducing or eliminating the following behaviors:
* Urine marking
* Aggression
* Facial marking
* Stress reduction at the veterinarian, groomer, kennel, or while traveling
* Scratching on vertical surfaces
The pheromones come in two forms - Plug In or Spray.
The plug-in is simple, just plug it into a wall outlet and it lasts approximately 30 days, providing coverage for 500-650 square feet.
The spray is to be used on surfaces that the cat is marking.
Another option that you may want to try is Bach Flower Essences. Read more about it here:-
http://www.allourpets.com/holistic/bach-essences.shtml
I hope I answered your questions.
Let me just explain a little about pheromone before I go on to answer your question.
A pheromone is a chemical substance that is produced by an animal and serves especially as a stimulus to other individuals of the same species for one or more behavioral responses.
Feliway is the name of the pheromone that cats produce in their cheeks. It is considered to be a friendly pheromone which sends friendly messages to other cats. Feliway is also known by the name commercial name Comfort Zone.
During the research and development phase, the pheromone scent was gathered by rubbing a soft cotton ball against the cat's cheek. The pheromone residue was copied synthetically and bottled.
Feliway is safe to use, even for an extended period of time. There are however, a minority of cats that does not respond to the pheromone.
It is commonly used for reducing or eliminating the following behaviors:
* Urine marking
* Aggression
* Facial marking
* Stress reduction at the veterinarian, groomer, kennel, or while traveling
* Scratching on vertical surfaces
The pheromones come in two forms - Plug In or Spray.
The plug-in is simple, just plug it into a wall outlet and it lasts approximately 30 days, providing coverage for 500-650 square feet.
The spray is to be used on surfaces that the cat is marking.
Another option that you may want to try is Bach Flower Essences. Read more about it here:-
http://www.allourpets.com/holistic/bach-essences.shtml
I hope I answered your questions.
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