Cat Health

Heartworm Disease In Cats

By Lambert Vet Supply | 3/27/2019 | Posted to Cat Health

Do you want the good news first or the bad? Heartworm disease in cats presents a mixed bag of positive and negative information and consequences for felines. Much like dog owners, households with cats should also take special precautions in keeping kitty healthy and strong.

Adult Cats Need Healthy Food Options for Optimal Health

By Lambert Vet Supply | 5/30/2017 | Posted to Cat Health

Be ready then for your kitty herd to come running when they hear the can opener or the sound of the lid coming off the dry cat food container. No need to call anyone to the cat dinner table because they are always ready to dine. You can relax and give yourself a pat on the back for making sure your precious pets are eating the best, nutritious and quality cat food available to keep them fit, trim, and happy.

What You Need To Know About Feline Panleukopenia (Feline Distemper)

By Lambert Vet Supply | 1/1/2017 | Posted to Cat Health

Feline panleukopenia, also known as feline distemper, is a highly contagious viral disease that occurs wherever there are cats. Cats of any age may be stricken.

Haemobartonellosis in Cats

By Lambert Vet Supply | 1/1/2017 | Posted to Cat Health

Haemobartonellosis is also known as feline infectious anemia or feline hemotropic mycoplasmosis. It is a tick transmitted (and sometimes flea transmitted) disease.

Who Needs Cat Furniture?

By Lambert Vet Supply | 1/1/2017 | Posted to Cat Behavior

Cats thrive on having their own space. Providing them with their own furniture and play areas nurtures their desire for a pampered place.

10 Things You May Not Know About Cats

By Lambert Vet Supply | 1/1/2017 | Posted to Cat Behavior

Interesting cat facts

Flea control requires persistent, prolonged attack

By Lambert Vet Supply | 1/1/2017 | Posted to Cat Health

Though fleas can live up to a year and a half (or longer) with a proper food supply and optimum conditions like temperature and perfect humidity, most live only for an average of two to three months. However, in that time period, they make it their life’s work to produce a continuing army of pests. It is this continual production of flea reinforcements, which make the task of flea ridding so daunting. Four stages of development complete the life cycle of a flea-egg, larvae or caterpillar, pupae or cocoon, and adult.

Energy Requirements for Cats

By Lambert Vet Supply | 11/22/2016 | Posted to Cat Health

Just as people vary, different cats have different nutritional requirements.

Feline Leukemia

By Lambert Vet Supply | 11/22/2016 | Posted to Cat Health

Feline leukemia is a cancerous disease caused by feline leukemia virus (FeLV). FeLV causes diseases other than leukemia including immunodeficiency and additional cancers.

The Facts of Feline Leukemia

By Lambert Vet Supply | 10/6/2016 | Posted to Cat Health

Feline leukemia is a cancerous disease caused by feline leukemia virus (FeLV). FeLV causes diseases other than leukemia including immunodeficiency and additional cancers. Cats may not start to show signs of disease for months or years after being infected with FeLV. Infection with FeLV is a major cause of illness and death in domestic cats.