Tails & Tips

In-Home Cat Euthanasia: How I Said Goodbye to My Best Friend

Post author By LizsKittyBootCamp
Post date November 9, 2020
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One of our last pics together. He still had a kitten face.

How I decided it was time to put my 16-year old cat, Vito, to sleep. And learn what the in-home euthanasia experience was like.

Behavior

Cat Sounds & What Your Cat Is Saying

Post author By LizsKittyBootCamp
Post date October 19, 2020
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My foster Rigsby loves to meow at me.

Learn about all the noises cats make and what we think they mean.

Behavior

Rodent Ulcers aka Indolent Ulcers in Cats

Post author By LizsKittyBootCamp
Post date September 17, 2020
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Alfredo has an indolent ulcer on his bottom lip. With the nasal discharge, it's likely his ulcer is connected to the feline herpes virus.

Learn the causes and treatments for rodent ulcers aka indolent ulcers in cats.

Education Station

Cat Genetics: A Progressive Look at Coat Colors & Patterns

Post author By LizsKittyBootCamp
Post date August 24, 2020
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From top to bottom, Jalapeno, Eggroll, and Wonton.

A basic review of cat genetics, specifically looking a fur color and patterns.

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Three Budget-Friendly Cat Litters That Smell Like Roses … Almost

Post author By LizsKittyBootCamp
Post date August 3, 2020
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T is modeling clay cat litter, which is so helpful for training kittens, but my top three cat litters are made from different materials. Follow T's foster mom, @friskyfosters, on IG.

Discover my top three picks for cat litter that doesn’t stink … no, really!

Eyes Health

Eosinophilic Keratitis: An Uncommon Cat Eye Condition

Post author By LizsKittyBootCamp
Post date July 20, 2020
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Dolly had a feline herpes flare in 2020.

Just like in humans, cats can develop rare and odd conditions that you don’t commonly hear about. I shouldn’t have been surprised when the most dramatic cat in my pride, Dolly, developed a weird eye condition. Let’s take a look at eosinophilic keratitis – pronounced e-oh-sin-oh-feel-ick care-ah-tight-iss. Eye Spy: Cloudy Spot While petting my cat […]

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