Medicated Cat Research Paper

You may have wondered why anyone would attempt the foolish endeavor of giving a cat a bath. That is until you find yourself in the unfortunate predicament of having to do just that. It does not have to be a total disaster however, with injuries to both cat and owner, accompanied by trauma to both parties. Most likely only a medicated cat or a very unusual one will enjoy the experience, but it can be done in a timely and tolerable way, with adequate preparation. In some cases it becomes necessary to bathe a cat, such as when it stops grooming itself. This can occur for medical or age related reasons, and also when not properly modeled by a mother cat. Long-haired breeds also can be inadequate groomers, simply due to an overabundance of hair …show more content…
If so, it may have a condition called Polydipsia. Polydipsia happens when the cat is thirsty more than usual and, of course, drinks more than it usually does. Drinking more water than normal can be a symptom of an underlying condition that will need to be determined by a veterinarian and treatment should be started to control the situation. There are many causes that drinking an excessive amount of water including kidney failure, kidney disease, Amyloidosis, Diabetes mellitus, urine infections, liver disease, thyroid gland hyperactivity, high blood calcium and pituitary gland abnormalities. Successfully treating these underlying causes of excessive drinking in cats usually depends on early detection followed by early treatment. With this in mind, it is easy to see why contacting the vet or making a trip to the vet with the cat is important. A normal, healthy ten pound cat will consume about 2 ½ cups of fluid per day. This total of 2 ½ cups includes not only the water they drink but also any fluids they may get from their food. So, with that in mind, a cat owner who notices their cat drinking more than this amount of water per day should also look for other signs, such as the cat drinking from the toilet or from a faucet that is dripping. The cat owner may also notice an increase of wet litter in the litter box, because generally if the cat is taking in more fluids, an increase of fluids coming out will happen too. If …show more content…
I named her Sarah and initially had no reason to be concerned. But as Sarah grew, her disabilities became apparent. Sarah suffers from a learning impairment, problems with spacial perceptions, and socializing. Through careful observation, I learned that this is not bad behavior, but a true disability. Her eyes do not follow correctly, her puzzle-solving skills are non-existent, and her balance and command of her body is very poor. I would never dream of ejecting her from the family, so I learned to help her with her learning disability. A cat disabled by a learning disability may not be able to find litter, food, and water if these items are moved. If you are forced to move them, be sure to show your disabled cat their new location several times. Keep placing her in front of them until you see that she is finding her way on her own. This can take days, so be patient. The same is true of scratching posts, beds, or favorite stationary toys. If the cat has rules she must obey, there may be dozens if not hundreds of repetitions before she understands. My other cats learned not to jump on the kitchen counters when I'm cooking by the time they were six months old. Sarah took almost a year and many more corrections. A disabled cat may take double the time to learn, or more. Do not allow yourself to become infuriated. If your disabled cat has learned how to find the food dish, she can learn not to jump up where she is forbidden.