Kitty Bytes - August 2014

Kidney Issues in Cats with Dr. Kris

What's the appropriate diet to maintain feline kidney health?

Is kidney disease inevitable in some breeds? How best to treat a cat with chronic cystitis? Which SubQ fluids to use and how to administer them to an older cat? These questions and many more were answered in detail by Dr. Kris Chandroo, DVM, in last month's expert forum. You can no longer post new questions, but you can always browse through the many threads and learn something new!

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Litterbox Problems in Cats - The Ultimate Guide

Litterbox Woes?

One of the reasons cats make such great indoor pets is their natural way of using litter to cover their urine and feces. When they go outside the box, it's a very frustrating experience for owners who literally have to deal with the mess. We're here to help out! Our new litterbox problems guide takes you through a detailed step-by-step process to try and figure out the problem, as well as the possible solutions

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Redirected Aggression in Cats

Why did Kitty lash out like that?

While an attack can seem unprovoked, there is almost always a reason for it. We just need to try and understand what it is. This new article explores redirected aggression in cats, how to prevent it and what to do when it happens.

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Liver Disease in Cats

What are the most common symptoms of liver disease in cats?

The liver is one of the body's vital organs. Complete liver failure is always fatal. It is very important to know the early signs of liver problems and address them before irreparable damage is done. Learn all about the symptoms of liver disease in cats and the conditions which they may indicate.

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Health Issues in Tails

Whatever can be wrong with a cat's tail?

Apparently, quite a lot! The tail is an important part of your cat. Physically, it serves to enhance the cat's balance and agility. It is also a tool of communication, displaying movements and postures that help convey your cat's mood. Injury and illness can lead to severe tail problems, so take a few minutes to learn what the common health issues with cats are.

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Picture of the Month: Tails!

The theme for this month is: Tails! The only requirement is that a cat's tail shows up in the picture. Seems easy? Ahh, but we're looking for pictures that showcase the tail in the best possible way. So get clicking, or browsing through your archives for the shot that really puts that tail forward.

You can submit your picture here, or just take a peek at other members' submissions.. Hurry up though - the last submission day is Tuesday, August 19th.

Now's also the time to share last month's winner of the Cats & Water Photo Contest. Congratulations to our member NyNy who submitted the winning photo of the very wet Suri:

Congratulations!

Members thesighrye and EmandJee were our Reviewers of the Month for July, each contributing several great new reviews to the site! Congratulations!
Thesighrye was also the one to win a $30 Amazon gift card this month for a review submitted for Friskies Cat Food!

Want to be our next winner? Review cat products that you use and you could be the winner of this monthly draw!