Cat General Informations

You can pick up scissors or nails trimmer and cut your cat’s claws yourself by holding it securely under one arm as you press your finger to pull out the claw and cut it with your other hand. Be careful, do not cut too close to the root, you could make it bleed, cut only the white part of the claw, the pink part being the nerve. This cut can be done once a month. It is better to accustom your cat to this when he is young by regularly cutting his claws and often manipulating his paws.

A cat can lose the habit of scratching furniture. If you proposed him a cat tree (or scratching post) to make his claws, he will never scratch your furniture. When your cat tries to scratch another piece of furniture, say "no" firmly, bring it up and rub its paws on the post. Of course, congratulate him when he uses the cat tree. Ideally, the scratching post or cat tree will be located near where he hangs out the most.

Claw protectors are in fact small soft plastic caps designed to cover the claws of cats (and even dogs). They are recommended by many veterinarians and animal welfare associations, as they do not affect the quality of life of the cat and they do not cause any discomfort for the cat and fall naturally after 4 to 6 weeks. Thanks to these "caps,” you protect your furniture and the members of your family from scratch of your little cat. The claws are available in several sizes (kitten, small, medium or large) and in several colours (transparent, black, yellow, pink, blue, etc. Ask your veterinarian or a grooming salon that can provide you with these soft paws and even show how they work. Amazon and Ebay also have a large inventory of claw protectors.

No transmission from animals to humans has been documented anywhere in the world.

On the other hand, studies are clear and have shown that cats can be infected with the COVID-19 virus from humans and that infected cats can then transmit the virus to other cats. Fortunately, the vast majority of infected cats do not have serious symptoms and usually require no treatment.

As in humans, a large majority of cats positive for covid-19 will not have any clinical sign, but some may have the following symptoms:

No treatment for cats currently exists on the market and no vaccine has yet been approved, but a vaccine is currently being studied and is expected to be available in 2023. The vast majority of cats that have covid-19 with symptoms heal well without treatment within 10 days.

Early in the course of infection, the virus is carried to nearby lymph nodes, where it reproduces in white blood cells known as T-lymphocytes. The virus then spreads to other lymph nodes throughout the body, resulting in a generalized but usually temporary enlargement of the lymph nodes, often accompanied by fever. This stage of infection may pass unnoticed unless the lymph nodes are greatly enlarged. An infected cat's health may deteriorate progressively or be characterized by recurrent illness interspersed with periods of relative health. Sometimes not appearing for years after infection, signs of immunodeficiency can appear anywhere throughout the body. A positive test for FIV is not a mandatory death sentence. With a high-protein diet and aggressive treatment of secondary infections, a FIV-positive cat can lead a reasonably normal life span. "Feline immunodeficiency virus infection does not lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in cats as often as the human immunodeficiency virus leads to AIDS in people." The largest threat to FIV-positive cats is secondary infections, such as bladder, skin, and upper respiratory infections. Kidney failure is also frequently seen in cats with FIV. These secondary infections should be treated promptly and aggressively in any cat, but especially with a FIV cat. So there is no proper treatment for FIV Cats but only treatment for secondary infection (Virus,bacteria,parasite...)

There is a few treatment 100% effective against Giardia, Metronidazole for 14 days and Panacur (Febendazole) for 5 -7 days is up to date the best treatment for completly get rid of Giardias.

Although most information on T-foetus infection has come from studies of cats in the USA have identified several cases of infection in cats in the UK (mostly in cats from multi-cat households generally with more than one cat being affected), and it has also been identified in cats from Germany, Italy, Spain and Norway. In the UK, up to 35% of faecal samples from cats with diarrhoea are currently being found to be infected with young pedigree cats (particularly Siamese and Bengal) being significantly more likely to be infected.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) a type of abnormal thickening of the heart, is the most common cause of heart disease in cats. It is often an “occult” silent killer, and it can result in sudden death in cats. HCM is often diagnosed in middle-aged cats. Certain breeds, such as the Maine Coon or Ragdoll are more prone to this disease.

Unfortunately, the prognosis for HCM is based on how well your cat responds to the medication and how advanced the heart disease is. Frequently monitoring and recheck veterinary examinations will be needed to manage cats with HCM and to give them the best quality of life possible. With supportive care and medication, some cats can live with HCM for years. However, it’s important to keep in mind that the heart medication doesn’t treat or cure the heart disease – it only prevents the disease from getting worse or from causing secondary complications.