If you have a cat that is losing large amounts of fur, it can be quite worrying. Here are some reasons that cats lose fur.
Seasonal moulting
As summer approaches, cats naturally shed fur to help them deal with the increasing heat. The amount of fur each cat sheds depends on its natural coat, but for long haired cats especially, it can appear to be a large volume of fur being lost.
- For many pet owners, pets are like family and so they want what's best for their playful companions. Whether you want to take your pet to the vet for routine checkup or because you think there's something is wrong with it, you should select a good clinic. Here are some essential tips to help you plan ahead and pick prudently. Begin with seeking recommendations While you can always go online and research a vet clinic, seeking recommendations from pet care professionals like pet sitters, groomers, and trainers or from a family member, friend or neighbour who has pets can be a great starting point.
- There are plenty of reasons to get a second cat, but, unfortunately, there are also plenty of ways to mess up their all-important first meeting. Some owners find that just putting them together and letting them work things out naturally will be fine, but it's worth remembering that these are territorial animals that might not react perfectly to either having a new cat introduced to their domain or being put into an environment where another cat already rules the roost.
- Of all the varied diseases and conditions that can strike a dog down in its later years, Cushing's disease is one of the most feared by dog owners. This dysfunction of the dog's endocrine glands may be barely noticeable at first, but without proper treatment a dog suffering from this chronic illness can decline alarmingly quickly. However, Cushing's disease is by no means a death sentence for your pup. Veterinarians can now offer a range of treatments to help your dog stay in good health for many years after a Cushing's disease diagnosis, and veterinary surgeons can even attempt to cure the disease in more pronounced cases.