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How to Prevent Roundworms in Your Kitty

Roundworms are some of the most common parasitic worms found in cat intestines, yet they are one of the most overlooked dangers to their health. They differ from other parasites like fleas and ticks since they cannot be seen unless the infection becomes advanced enough. To cats, particularly kittens, a roundworm infection can turn from…
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Understanding the Feline Urinary System

The urinary system is a vital system in felines that serves many functions, notably filtering the blood and excreting waste in the form of urine, maintaining water and electrolyte balance in the body, and producing erythropoietin and renin, which play essential roles in blood cell production and blood pressure regulation, respectively. The urinary system consists of…
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Parasites and Cat: Common Parasites in Cats & How They Can Affect Bowel Movements

Why Parasites Are Common in Cats 1. Grooming behaviour: serves to maintain the hygiene of the fur and skin. However, this increases the risk of exposure to flea and tick eggs, as well as eggs or larval stages of intestinal parasites. 2. Hunting behaviour: by ingesting their prey such as small rodents or birds, cats…
