Have you ever noticed how enthralled your cat is when it finds a fly to play with? A simple flying bug that has no brains but somehow can elude your cat’s attacks for long periods of time. Or, the “slower” fly gets into your home and your cat plays the “catch-and-release” game with the fly. The entertainment this brings to both you and your cat leaves you wondering why you just spent a bunch of money on new toys when you could’ve simply brought a few flies into the house.

Your cat’s fascination with the fly is actually quite comical and even funnier when the fly starts to fly around your house with your cat in hot pursuit. Imagine if a dragonfly or a grasshopper got into your home instead of a common, ordinary housefly? Learn more at this website of the vet Waterloo.

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Himalayan cats look like Persian cats, except for their brilliant blue eyes and point patterns. This is probably the reason why Himalayan cats are also referred to as “colorpoint Persian cats”. The breed’s name comes from the Himalayan rabbit that has the same point patterns.

The Himalayan has a thickset body with short legs and a short tail. Their glossy hair coat is long and thick. However, the most distinct features of these cats are their large and round brilliant blue eyes, and a broad head.

Himalayan cats have two facial types—traditional and extreme. The extreme type has been established to be predisposed to specific medical issues, thus cat owners are advised to select only “doll-faced” Himalayan cats.

Compared to Persian cats, Himalayans are chattier and more active. However, they are quieter than the ... Read more »

Birds such as canaries, parakeets, cockatiels and large parrots are extremely susceptible to persin toxicity, a substance that is present in the leaves, bark, and fruit of avocado. To protect your pet bird from potential poisoning, avoid feeding fresh avocado or guacamole. Many cases of poisoning in pets are attributed to pet owners feeding their pet people food.

If your pet accidentally ate some avocado, it may display signs of poisoning including breathing problems, inability to perch, congestion, and accumulation of fluid around its heart and lungs, leading to liver and kidney failure.

If you see any early signs of poisoning, you should bring your pet to the veterinarian for prompt treatment. However, many cases of persin toxicity have been fatal because of a bird’s high metabolic rate and unique anatomical structures.

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