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Find Out How Cat Allergy Depends On Cat Breeds

December 13th, 2007 at 01:23pm Under Breeder's+ Breeds+ Pet Hazards

By Lindsay Robertson

If you are one of those persons who have allergies due to cats,
here is information on how different sort of cat breeds
influence your reactions.

To begin with you must remember that the majority of
individuals cannot tolerate the saliva of a cat and not the
cat’s hair. Cats are constantly grooming themselves, resulting
in saliva spreading to all the parts of their hairy bodies. This
hair could be found all around the room or vicinity and can
trigger an allergy. Even those cats which are “hairless” will
carry saliva on their bodies, creating what is called “dander.”

In an average home the amount of “dead skin” scattered inside
would amaze you. A human being rebuilds new skin every two to
three weeks, so the upper most layers of skin is constantly
wearing off resulting in the accumulation of a lot of dust. The
same holds true for cats, dogs and other animals. Hence it
becomes important to keep your house clean and vacuum regularly
to keep a check on this dust.

Cats with hair

All the cats with hair on their bodies will inevitably have
saliva on their hair. The cat will lick itself and then the hair
will fall off. It’s absolutely necessary to tidy the house of
all the hair and vacuum the rooms so as not to cause any problem
to an allergic member. We possess a “Roomba” that wanders around
each single day – and it is just amazing how much cat hair it
gathers on a singular day. And we have just two cats at home.

You need to chalk out a hair management system, if you have a
cat with hair. If we clean up just a week, we see all the hair.
But if vacuum everyday, then it becomes easier to keep the house
clean and tidy. I have observed a big difference in my day to
day “responses” on the basis of the levels of hair.

Cats without hair

Many people wrongly think that cats without hair can cause no
allergy. Generally, I do not judge a pet by its capability to
cause allergies, but I suppose I can feel it if you have swollen
glands or eyes, that you would like to look for an alternative.
All through life you will come across many things that can cause
allergies, but pets are so adorable that they can compensate for
a little bit of puffiness. Having said that, let me mention that
cats without any hair do not rid you of any “allergy” problems.
The allergies originate from the tongues. So a cat without hair
does not mean a cat without allergies!

So in this case there would not be floating hair all around –
it is the dander of cat that would cause the allergy. All
creatures that breathe shed and renew their skin. As a human
individual you shed skin every two or three weeks, so there
would be lot of dead skin fluttering around if you do not clean
properly. Other pets including cats go through the same process.
So it is crucial to keep your house neat and tidy to keep those
allergens at bay.

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Cat Neutered Post Operative Care Of The Male Cat

December 12th, 2007 at 01:19pm Under Cat Care+ Cat Health+ Feline Health+ Pet Care+ Spay/Neuter

By Wade Robins

Cat neutered post operative care requires some basic rules.
Castration of the male cat leaves the cat unable to reproduce
with a female. This also prevents behavior problems such as
spraying, which does make a stink. Once the cat is neutered, you
need to take some precautions.

For at least two weeks after neutering the cat, the cat needs
to stay in the house and be kept from playing or fighting with
other cats or other pets. Cat neutered postoperative care
requires the cats to be able to have access to food and water
along with a clean litter box. In a male cat, urination does not
require monitoring as it does in a female who has been spayed.

Most male cats resume normal eating habits within twenty-four
hors after surgery, but if the lack of food intake continues for
longer, a call to the vet might give some ideas. For the most
part, a cat will eat when it is hungry. Females may take a
little longer to feed due to the trauma of the trip to the vet
and the surgery. Cat care after neutering or spaying requires
monitoring for redness, discharge and swelling around the area
where the stitches are located.

If you see, any unusual redness and swelling out of the
ordinary you need to contact the vat as soon as possible for an
evaluation. Cats do not require any pain medication after
surgery because they have been properly cared for at the clinic.
Cat neutered post operative care just requires watching for
unusual behavior and weakness or vomiting within a week or two
after the surgery.

Discomfort and tenderness is present after the operation and
cats may be a little moody if someone tries to inspect the area.
Males are less likely to complain, where females will have angry
outburst if you get near the area of the incision. Males will
have some hair growth within three to four weeks and you will
not notice any signs of surgery, whereas a female may take up to
two months to have complete hair growth.

After surgery, most cats will not allow anyone to touch the
area. You do not need to clean the area; the cats will take care
of this need. Proper care when picking up the cat is required
for a newly neutered or spayed cat be careful not to touch the
area, or stretch the area by improper lifting. For more info see
www.aboutcathealth.org/cat/Cat_Health_Issues/Ear_Issues.php
on Cat Ear Issues.

In some areas, veterinarians have begun to do a new type of
surgery on male cats, which does not require castration. The
procedure is similar to a vasectomy in men. This procedure
causes less pain and requires minimal care as well. If your vet
chooses the method the cat will be unable to reproduce, but will
have testicles visible. Either way, cats still need to be cared
for as you would a human, with available food and water and
plenty of love of the owner.

About the Author: You can also find more info on
www.aboutcathealth.org/cat/Cat_Health_Issues/Cat_Health_Tips.php
on Cat Health Tips and
www.aboutcathealth.org/cat/Cat_Health_Issues/Cat_Wiskers.php
on Cat Wiskers. Aboutcathealth.org is a comprehensive
resource to find more information about cat health.

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