The illnesses of our little brothers greatly worry and upset their owners. However, you can fight them if you know what the animal is sick with and how to treat it correctly. It is noteworthy that cats, like other animals, quite often suffer from diseases that are associated with impaired functioning of the limbs (more about). However, such diseases do not always arise due to unsuccessful landings on the paws. Often, cats pull their paws due to problems with internal organs. Well, here’s what they are, and why – our publication will tell you about this today...
Limb dysfunction in a cat
Have you started to notice that your pet is stretching its hind legs, its gait has become uncertain, and instead of making graceful jumps, the cat clumsily misses, breaks down and falls from a height (what to do if)? Has your pet begun to frequently stretch out its hind legs and meow pitifully at the same time? Besides, do your attempts to stroke his spine and tail often end in very aggressive behavior on the part of the cat? Do not rush to think that the problem is only an injury to the spine or hind legs - the cat could have received them while jumping earlier. The cause may also be internal violations. And we will tell you more about them and their symptoms right now. But first, let's decide what examinations the animal needs to undergo, what tests to take, in order to diagnose the cause of impaired limb mobility in a cat.
Who coughs and wheezes: what is the danger, symptoms, insidious and different
An attentive owner should have noticed that the cat’s cough has a different sound color.
. Sometimes it's wheezing, sometimes it's a continuous dry sound full of agony. If you record cough sounds on a voice recorder or video camera, this can greatly help the doctor in diagnosing the disease. Sometimes the owner's description is not very accurate. Among other things, cough can be morning, daytime, evening or night. Coughing at night causes a lot of trouble both for the cat, depriving it primarily of normal sleep, and for the owner, who begins to worry about the health of his furry friend.
During a coughing attack the animal
It can also stretch out its paws and can group itself.
These signals indicate that this sound has gone from a reflex, which is designed to save life, to a very dangerous state that poses a direct threat to the cat. In especially severe cases, the animal may choke , which indicates that the owner needs to contact a veterinary center as soon as possible.
Diagnosis of the causes of limb dysfunction in cats
In order to determine which of the following reasons is relevant in your case, you should, of course, seek advice from a veterinarian at your nearest veterinary clinic. After examining your pet, the specialist will probably prescribe you to donate blood to the cat, its urine, and also do an ultrasound of the pet’s internal organs and an X-ray of the spine (more about). Thanks to the results of this minimum package of examinations, it will already be possible to draw the first conclusions about the causes of this disorder, and accordingly talk about the treatment of the disease.
Causes of impaired limb mobility in cats
Here we are directly approaching the very causes of impaired mobility of the cat’s limbs. One of them will definitely be indicated by the results of tests and examinations of a sick pet.
Glandular cystic hyperplasia in cats
This type of violation is also called. It is characterized not only by impaired mobility of the cat’s hind limbs - the animal pulls its paws - but also by frequent urination and increased thirst. At the same time, the pet looks weakened and prefers to spend most of the day lying down. Often, at an advanced stage of purulent endometritis, the cat experiences bloating and painful sensations, which the poor pet can report by loud meowing.
However, cases of purulent endometritis, due to physiological characteristics, can only occur in cats
.
As for the treatment of such a disorder, it involves the removal of the inflamed uterus and ovaries. Such a simple strip operation can be performed in any veterinary clinic. As for attempts at drug treatment, they do not justify the hopes placed on them, since there is a high risk of relapses after the next heat.
Pinched sciatic nerve in a cat
An animal may also pull its hind legs due to a pinched sciatic nerve. Veterinarians themselves claim that such cases occur quite often in their practice. But diagnosing and treating such a disorder is not so easy. Since pinching can be practically asymptomatic - the cat's appetite, toilet and sleep are not disturbed in most cases, but only some limitation in the animal's mobility - the cat has difficulty walking, it is difficult for her to sit, she lies, stretching out her hind legs, indicate that that the animal is still unwell.
Treatment should be carried out by a veterinarian who has an approach to animals, since cats in this condition are very timid and even distrust their owners.
Diseases of internal organs
Often, diseases of the internal organs may be accompanied by a symptom such as limited mobility of the cat’s hind limbs. If there are problems with the liver or kidneys, the cat may pull its paws. In order to exclude the possibility of these diseases, it is necessary to take not only an x-ray of the spine, but also donate the blood and urine of a sick cat for analysis. They are the ones who can say that perhaps the cat is sick, or has kidney stones, or perhaps we are talking about kidney failure. Depending on the test results and diagnosis, a course of treatment is prescribed.
A bad sign, for a fight, quarrel.
Kittens - to profit.
Caressing a cat means mistrust, doubt.
A cat comes towards you, crosses the road - to a meeting with an enemy, an insincere person.
A caressing cat is unfortunately in the cat's owner's house.
A cat meows hysterically - a request for help that is difficult to fulfill.
Hearing a cat's meow means receiving hypocritical assurances of love.
Hearing a cat meow without seeing it is a sign of deception.
A cat bit you or scratched you - slander or insult of its owners against you.
A cat has bitten or scratched someone - to a slight discomfort, to your resentment towards this person.
Catching a cat means opening up gossip.
Cat games - to troubles in your personal life, identifying enemies.
A cat fight means worries.
Playing with a cat in a dream means infidelity.
A black cat means evil from an unknown enemy.
A dead cat means the disappearance of a person you dislike.
To see a strangled cat - your lifestyle will lead to bad consequences.
Causing harm or pain to a cat means having a bad conscience.
A man dreamed of a cat - some girl was “hunting” him.
A woman dreamed of a cat - signifies the emergence of a strong rival.
A cat catching a mouse means big profits and wealth.
Interpretation of dreams from the Dream Book of the 21st century
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How to photograph a cat so that the photo touches not only you
Almost everyone who has a cat sooner or later points the camera at their pet. As a result, social media feeds are filled with pictures of cats of all breeds and in all poses. However, these are mostly boring photos of not very good quality. Of course, for you, your Cotocado is the cutest and most beautiful, you love him from his whiskers to his tail. But to make your photos admired by your subscribers, try to take a more professional approach to photographing your pet. Some basic tips are in this article.
Taking a photo of a cat is a natural and irresistible desire. After all, these are, first of all, very graceful animals, and the variety of breeds and colors makes each cat unique.
True, successful and especially original photographs are obtained quite rarely. On the one hand, cats are always photogenic, on the other hand, they are quite active. Even during sleep, they can twitch their ears or tail. Therefore, it is very difficult to catch the desired pose. But, as with any other subject, you can get better pictures by first following the rules.
Let's start by building a composition
Rule of thirds
You must mentally divide the picture into nine equal parts with two vertical and two horizontal lines. The main objects of the photograph should be located along the resulting lines and at their intersection.
Symmetry
It is not forbidden to violate the most important law of composition - the rule of thirds - and place the object in the center of the frame when you want to emphasize the symmetry of the object. With cats, such photographs can turn out to be very beautiful: they often take suitable poses while relaxing.
Contrast
The cat should not blend into the background (unless, of course, this is an artistic idea). Therefore, choose a background for shooting that contrasts with the color of the skin. Classic combinations: red cat on blue or green, white on black, black on red. Pay attention to the fact that the background color emphasizes the color of the cat's eyes. A white window sill or neutral-colored wallpaper without a pattern is perfect as a background at home.
To avoid perspective distortion, as a rule, you should shoot the subject while being at its level. In the case of a cat, this is the level of its eyes. Therefore, either lower yourself (on the floor, grass) or lift the cat (for example, onto a chair or stepladder). Considering cats' love of heights, this won't be difficult. You can also shoot the cat from the bottom up as it climbs trees or shelves.
If you dream of a sleeping cat, then behind your back they are making plans against you.
The cat washes itself - put things in order.
The cat is running - you missed something.
The cat scratched you - litigation is possible.
A cat meows means minor troubles.
Interpretation of dreams from
Cats are big fans of stretching, they are flexible and graceful. Thanks to such exercises, they feel very good: blood circulation in the body improves, oxygen and nutrients are delivered to all cells, the body is active and ready to jump or jog, says Andrew Cuff, professor at the Royal Veterinary College.
Let's face it, cats love a good night's sleep. The owners of these charming pets know very well that a cat can sleep from 12 to 16 hours. Almost twice as big as a person. During sleep, the brain relaxes most of its muscles to protect sleep from sudden convulsions that can wake you up. This rule is the same for both people and cats. This ability of the brain to “turn off” muscles that are useless for sleep protects animals from falls, sleepwalking, or waking up prematurely.
Cats immediately begin to stretch, before they even really have time to wake up. In this way, they awaken their muscles from long periods of inactivity, since their blood pressure drops during sleep. This stretching stimulates the muscles, causes blood to circulate throughout the body, activates lymphatic function, removes toxins from the body, and removes lactic acid from the muscles.
“Stretching warms up the muscles, preparing them for work. This way, only a well-stretched cat will be ready to react in time and catch prey if a mouse, spider or any other “food” runs nearby,” says Cuff.
Signs about cats have appeared in folklore and popular beliefs, perhaps, ever since these fluffy beauties settled next to humans.
Moreover, many superstitions in different countries are surprisingly similar, although there are also diametrically opposed options. What can we learn from our empty favorites?
Treatment
First of all, we would like to remind you that cough therapy is individual and should be selected individually by the attending physician. It’s one thing to have a kitten that can’t cough up phlegm, and another thing to have an old cat with a whole bunch of illnesses. Each case requires an individual approach. Any treatment must be prescribed by a doctor. However, the owner must protect his animal from drafts and strong winds.
In case of severe cough , it is best to call a veterinarian at home. This will help avoid unnecessary risks and complications, since it is unlikely that it will be possible to completely protect the animal from exposure to cold. Also, in the veterinary center itself there may be sick and infected animals. This, in turn, is also an unnecessary and stupid risk that will affect your health. Depending on the diagnosis, adequate treatment is prescribed. Also, modern pharmacology offers many cough medications, but not all human medications are suitable for treating a constantly coughing cat. The most prescribed antibiotic is amoxiclav. It should be remembered that coughing is also a signal of an extremely weakened immune system in a cat.
If a cat is coughing and wheezing, what tests do a veterinarian need?
After a visual examination, you sit tensely in the doctor’s office and wait for the results. And the doctor suggests additional research
. For example, the doctor may prescribe fluorography, x-ray of the lungs, possibly an ultrasound. Of course, you will need a classic set of tests - urine, blood and feces. A severe cough should make your doctor consider prescribing antibiotics and other treatments.
However, if your lactating bitch or pregnant animal , we recommend that you be more attentive to treatment. Many of the modern antibiotics are simply dangerous for cats to take due to the possible risk of miscarriage or bleeding. Most doctors, for mild symptoms, recommend giving natural medications , for example, herbal solutions, which will need to be poured into the animal’s mouth with a syringe without a needle. Research in the form of tests is taken in the morning, on an empty stomach. This is necessary so that the parameters in the cat’s body do not change.
How to choose a veterinary center to treat an animal
If your cat starts coughing, and the cough itself becomes prolonged and frequent, we recommend that you consult a veterinarian without delay. As a rule, experienced owners already have a veterinarian’s phone number to whom they can turn for help at any time. But what to do if this is your first cat or animal in general? Of course, call the veterinarian.
The most experienced veterinarians work here around the clock and will be able to answer any question you ask them. It is possible that an in-person examination of the pet will be required to complete the picture. Don't refuse. This is the only way to make a correct diagnosis and establish the true cause of a cat’s continuous cough. A cough of unknown etiology is one of the most common reasons for visiting a doctor.
In addition to qualified personnel, our medical center has the most modern equipment for both X-ray and ultrasound. The laboratory is also equipped with the latest technology.
Benefits of in-home veterinary care
Many owners prefer to personally take their pet to a veterinary center for first aid. However, there are situations in life when it is not possible to visit a doctor yourself. For such cases, we have a very convenient service - veterinary care at home. Within 40 minutes after you leave your request, any of our highly specialized specialists will come to you. So what can we do at home?
- Our range of veterinary services is very diverse. Our specialists can:
- Take blood for analysis (both classical and biochemistry)
- Provide the necessary assistance
- Take an x-ray if necessary
- For the most severe cases we have ultrasound
- If necessary, we can transport your four-legged friend to the hospital.
- We can also select adequate treatment that will help the animal recover in the shortest possible time and again delight the owner with playfulness.
Only the most modern equipment and the gentle hands of veterinarians and laboratory technicians can save another little life. A huge number of branches will allow you to choose the medical center closest to your place of residence. However, there are places from where it is difficult to get to our center. In this case, there is a convenient service for providing veterinary care at home. So what are our advantages?
- Mobility
- Avoiding unnecessary stress that may affect test results.
- Reducing the risk of reinfection
- The owner will be able to significantly save his time and have complete control over the process
- The animal will be more comfortable with the necessary manipulations.
As you can see, there are many benefits to in-home veterinary care. Many busy owners have already appreciated the benefits of home care, because it helps to collect blood and examine the animal calmly and without stress.
How do cats predict changes in fate?
It has long been believed that cats, by their behavior, can predict the owner’s near future: both good and bad. Perhaps the most famous sign from this area is that if an animal washes itself, it means that guests will be welcomed into the house.
To find out whether good or evil people will come, you need to touch your pet’s paws. Warm pillows - wait for friends, cold ones - ill-wishers and envious people will come to visit.
There are other signs about cats that promise quick luck. For example, if a cat stretches towards its owner, this promises him a new acquisition or unexpected benefit.
If a cat sneezes near a young couple, there will be a quick wedding. A cat's sneezing, however, can also portend impending rain or illness for the owner.
If a cat came into the house on its own, it means it brought good luck to it. She definitely needs to be sheltered and caressed. In general, adopting a cat is a good omen; with him, prosperity, prosperity and fun will settle in the house.
Stretching for defense and attack
There are also fundamental tactics for self-defense against possible predators and for hunting prey. Stretching lengthens muscle fibers to their full extent. This preserves and enhances the cat's ability to attack if necessary. In addition, a cat's ability to remain motionless for several hours allows it to prepare its body to attack at any moment.
Every time you think that all cats are lazy, looking at a relaxed animal stretching, remember, at such a moment she thinks: I have everything under control here, I can relax. And the display of teeth that accompanies a yawn can mean: see, my fangs are quite large, don’t even try to throw anything away!
For good or bad?
However, not all signs with cats are pleasant. Thus, it is generally accepted that a person who hits a cat will certainly receive serious injury. And anyone who deliberately kills a cat will not see happiness in life for seven years.
If the cat is lying on the table, you will soon hear from relatives. Lying on a person’s chest means recovery. In general, cats sense negative energy and heal their owners by lying on the sore spot.
To find out the outcome of the disease, in ancient times they put a cat in bed with a sick person: if it lies down calmly and starts purring, it means that the person will get better; if it jumps out of the bed, one should prepare for the funeral. If a cat leaves the house, this is also considered a negative sign and promises sad news.
When leaving home, you should definitely pet a sleeping cat. If he remains silent or purrs in response, the road will be good; if he starts meowing loudly, it is better not to leave the house today.
If a cat comes into a house where there is a pregnant woman and begins to caress her, it means that the birth is very close. And if the furry pet curls around the bride and rubs against her legs, the marriage will be happy. But if an animal scratches a girl, the husband will be angry and jealous, and it’s time to think about canceling the wedding.
Why does a cat cough and wheeze, what diseases can there be?
A cat’s cough , as a rule, never occurs as an independent disease. Most often it is a symptom of other diseases.
- At first, many people think about asthma. This disease affects cats older than two years. At first the attacks are rare and not strong. However, each time they become stronger and stronger. One day this may end in the fact that after a while the cat may completely stop reacting to what is happening around. Asthma requires constant monitoring and treatment.
- Allergies can also be an equally dangerous disease. In this case, the cat usually sneezes heavily. However, you should not self-medicate. Show your furry pet to a veterinarian who will prescribe adequate treatment.
- A cat's cough can also be caused by helminthic diseases, from which all animals suffer. If you do not get rid of parasites in a timely manner, they can end up in the environment along with vomit.
- This reflex can also trigger the entry of a foreign object into the respiratory tract. If you suspect that your furry has swallowed a foreign object, we strongly recommend that you do not take action on your own, because if you try to remove the object from the respiratory tract yourself, you can harm your pet.
- It is also impossible to exclude a cardiac cough, which occurs in the case of a number of cardiac pathologies. This happens because the heart expands, pressing on the lungs and causing a cough reflex. With a cardiac cough, unlike others, there is no wheezing in the lungs.
- Among other things, the cat can swallow its own fur, and now it is tormented by a cough, with the help of which it tries to help itself push the foreign body out of its throat.
- Oncological diseases can also occur in the respiratory tract, which in turn leads to severe coughing.
- The animal has accumulated fluid in the chest, and it is very bothering him.
- It is rare, but it is possible for intestines to enter a cat's lungs.
- Viral respiratory diseases.
- Dental problems, if they are severely advanced, can also provoke a cough reflex, because sometimes untreated gumboil flows into phlegmon, which is treated exclusively surgically.
These are not all the reasons why a cough may occur. More than 100 diseases are currently
which are accompanied by this reflex.
Therefore, if your cat is coughing , then this is an excellent reason to grab your pet and rush to the veterinarian, who will examine the furry cat and make the correct diagnosis.
Signs associated with the color of cats
An important role in superstitions associated with cats is played by their color. We all know that a black cat is a harbinger of misfortune; if it crosses the road, there will be no happiness.
However, often black animals, without a single spot, become living mascots for their owners. As long as they live in the house, the owners will be healthy, and any business will bring benefit and prosperity.
What about pets of other colors?
1. It is believed that a white cat in the house attracts financial well-being. However, the British and Irish have a belief that is the opposite of the sign we are familiar with. They consider a black cat a sign of good luck and prosperity, but a snow-white animal is a harbinger of misfortune.
2. It is not customary to keep ginger cats in the house. They are believed to sow discord between family members. The only exceptions are gifted pets.
By the way, contrary to the well-known superstition, you cannot give a coin for a cat as a gift - it will not live long in the house. It is better to symbolically “exchange” it for some small thing.
3. A tricolor cat is considered a symbol of exceptional luck, health and prosperity. Moreover, this sign is equally widespread in Europe and Asia.
True, the Japanese believe that it is tricolor animals that, after living for many years in the same house, can become werewolves. To avoid this, you should not allow the animal to dance in one place.
Signs related to cats and weather
Perhaps purrs are best at predicting the weather. This is probably due to some kind of special instinct they have for changes in the atmosphere, but they are rarely mistaken.
Watch the purr in the near future and compare what weather he predicted. Is the sign true?
- If a cat rubs its nose with its paw or washes behind its ears, this is a sure sign of rain.
- The same applies to moments when your pet is rolling on the floor or on the ground.
- But if he begins to tear at furniture, walls or doors with his claws, this means that the next day will be very windy, cold and stormy.
- If a cat sleeps stretched out, this is a sign of imminent warming. Curls up into a ball, covers its nose with its paw or tail - to frost.
- In addition, they say that during a thunderstorm you should not let a black cat into your house - it will attract lightning.
There are many superstitions about cats - these animals are very mysterious. Some of them are nothing more than fairy tales, but some signs are worth listening to and paying closer attention to the behavior of your pet: what if she tells you something important? Author: Ekaterina Volkova
