Dry Skin in Cats

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Cats are normally fastidious animals that take excellent care of their coats. A cat with a healthy hair coat will be free of mats, external parasites, and the coat will be glossy and have a beautiful sheen to it. Cats who have dry skin, another name for it is seborrhea or dandruff, are sending you a signal that something is wrong. So what causes dry skin in cats? Parasites and Infections Dry skin in cats can be caused by an external parasite, like mites or fleas, or a skin infection, such as ringworm or a staph (bacterial) infection. One mite, latin name Cheyletiella, actually has the nickname ‘walking dandruff’, and… Read More Continue Reading

Why is my Cat Throwing up Foam?

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It’s early in the morning, and you’ve stepped in it again: a little patch of clear or yellow-tinged foam, left by your cat. Vomiting bile, the foamy-stuff that your cat leaves behind after a retch-session, is very common and contrary to popular belief, is NOT normal, even if it is only infrequent. Why do cats throw up foam? There are many answers, all of which require the sleuthing skills of your local veterinarian. Before your appointment, however, there are questions you can ask yourself to try and figure out the trigger. How long has my cat been throwing up? Has your cat been throwing up foam for months, years, or… Read More Continue Reading

The World’s Richest Animals

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Gunther, the world’s richest dog which has a fortune that is valued over $300 million. A German Shepherd, Gunther inherited his fortune from Gunther III, who received an inheritance from Karlotta Liebenstein after she died. His fortune continues to grow, as his money is invested in trust funds. Gunther has estates in the Bahamas, Germany and Italy and even owns a home in Miami that was once owned by Madonna. Gunther has his own servants, maids, a chauffeur and a personal chef. Second on the list of richest animals is Keiko, the whale. He is worth a whopping $36 million. Unlike the others on the list, Keiko earned his money… Read More Continue Reading