Cat Colds

How to Give a Pill to a Cat

December 26, 2011
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Giving  a Cat a Pill with a Pill Popper

 

As you can see in the video above, a basic pill “popper” or “gun” makes giving solid medications to your sick cat both painless and stress-free. Which is good for you both.

A pill popper is usually a device with a long plastic barrel  with a split or rubber tip on one end to grip and hold the med and a plunger on the other.

These devices can administer tablets and capsules to cats more quickly, safely, and easily than you can with bare fingers.

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My Cat Keeps Sneezing – Is This a Symptom of FIV?

January 26, 2011
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My Cat Keeps Sneezing – Is This a Symptom of FIV?

By Jackie Union “My cat keeps sneezing. How serious is it?” At first you thought it was no big deal. But you know that chronic sneezing might be a sign of  a serious more condition, just as in humans. You hate seeing your pet suffer, and hate cleaning up all the mucous and snot!...

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Treating Cats Colds and Flu

April 4, 2009
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Treating Upper Respiratory Infections: Cat Flu, Colds And Feline Asthma Yes, Your Cat Can Get the Flu… Some cats like some people can be prone to upper respiratory problems. Signs of that your cat may have a “cold” or “flu” are: Sneezing Sniffling Runny nose and eyes Coughing Fever An upper respiratory infection can...

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