Cats & Kittens Sep Oct 2011 Issue

Charming Exotic Shorthair!Foster Care Ask the Expert.. Introducing a New Cat to Other Pets When it’s time to call a vet… The chic look!

Cats & Kittens July August 2011 Issue

Playful Pixiebobs! Intelligent, affectionate, loving and playful…a Pixiebob can give you hours of entertainment…playing, loving and cuddling with you. Watch out for fever! It is very important to monitor your kitty’s body temperature to ensure she is healthy. Let’s see why. Ask the Expert.. Dr KG Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He is working for WALTHAM as Regional Associate for South Asia. What’s normal? What's not? Smarten up! Your kitty is very conscious of her looks…let us also help him maintain his sparkling look! When’s the time to seek a vet? As a pet parent, we should learn to observe in detail and know when to take the cat to the vet. How do you decide? Just say ‘no’ aversive training your cat As much as you love him, it can be hard to maintain warm, fuzzy feelings when your cat scratches the furniture, jumps on the counters, or gnaws on plants. Of course, he’s just doing what comes naturally. Yelling or hitting won’t deter the bad behaviour, but it will make your cat fearful of you, which is certainly not your goal. So what can you do?

Cats & Kittens May June 2011 Issue

Savannah the Mini Cheeetah Blessed with the marking and attitude of the magnificent Cheetahs and an affectionate temperament, the Savannahs are simply superb. Abscess in felines Abscesses developed due to puncture wounds inflicted during fights among male cats are very common. Here are some symptoms and protection measures of abscesses. Ask the Expert.. Dr KG Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He is working for WALTHAM as Regional Associate for South Asia. Little miss PURRFECT Cats are smart – and have their own personalities, here’s how to teach kitty etiquettes. Being ‘Nosey’! There is no animal who will investigate a different smell more earnestly than the cat. Their sense of smell is highly developed and very little escapes them. Beat the Heat! Summers can be hard on our felines too. Here are a few tips to make summers comfortable for your kitty. Solving litter box problems You can resolve litter box issues by taking a closer look at your cat’s environment.

Ask the Expert.. | Jan Feb 2011

Dr KG Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He is working for WALTHAM as Regional Associate for South Asia.

Q: My cat who is nine years old is showing pain and difficulty in movement. Please do advice.
Ajith, Coimbatore

Dr KG Umesh: Your pet may be having neuromuscular, skeletal or joint problem considering age and symptoms mentioned here. Some causes of pain in senior cat include joint diseases, inflammatory or infectious diseases and neoplasia. The definitive diagnosis for pain is made by evaluating your cat’s history, clinical signs, radiographic/scanning findings and relevant lab tests. The treatment plan depends on the underlying cause and also includes weight management (in overweight/obese cats), exercise moderation, physical therapy, nutritional and anti-inflammatory medications. Do not administer human pain killers as they are toxic to cats

Cats & Kittens January February 2011 Issue

› Long-hair Burmilla Truly affectionate The silvery Long-hair Burmilla kitties are easy going cats who are happy to sit and watch most of the time. However, when it is time to play, their eyes light up and are on the go... › When letting go is the best thing you can do… When the suffering is too much and there is no cure…letting go is the best we can do for them. › Ask the Expert.. Dr KG Umesh (MVSc, MSc (UK)) is a Postgraduate in Clinical Medicine. He is working for WALTHAM as Regional Associate for South Asia. › Good idea to keep a cat and a dog together? ‘They fight like cats and dogs’ – the age old expression always had us believe that no two animals could be fiercer enemies of one another. But what if you are smitten by both a dog and a cat and just can’t stay away from both? › Keeping your Kitty in good health Our kitties can also have problems like constipation or some urinary problems. Here’s how to help him out. › Caring for the Claws!!! Cats have a tremendous drive to knead with or without their claws. This kneading is largely benign and sometimes results in slight wear to your furniture. But you can trim your kitty’s claws to reduce the effect. › Collars, tag: your cat's safety net If your cat gets lost, an identification tag can help bring him home. › Is your kitty suffering from Separation anxiety Do you often come home to shredded couch and tattered cushions? Do you find your kitty going berserk when you are about to leave home? Does your feline friend greet you with frantic joy when you return home after a long day at work? If you have been observing these and many other signs in your feline friend, don’t take the matter lightly. Your kitty could be suffering from what is known as the separation anxiety. Here’s how to handle it.