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• I found an abandoned kitten. How can I feed and take care of it?

   

  I found an abandoned kitten. How can I feed and take care of it?

  That really depends on how old the kitten is and what state of health he or she is in. Consider a veterinary examination to help determine the kitten's age, exact care needs, or if any health problems exist.

   

• Corneal Ulcer, Abrasion, and Laceration

   

  Corneal Ulcer, Abrasion, and Laceration

  The cornea is the clear surface of the eyeball (where a contact lens would be worn in humans). Like skin, this eye tissue can be damaged by scratches, scrapes or cuts.

   

• Abrasion and Laceration

   

  Abrasion and Laceration

  An abrasion is a damaged or scraped area of skin. A laceration is a cut in the skin. These injuries can be mild and superficial or large and very deep with multiple areas involved. Whenever the protective outer layer of skin is damaged, bacteria can easily invade deeper tissues and cause infection.

   

• The Benefits of Multiple Pets

   

  The Benefits of Multiple Pets

  Multiple pets in one home can enrich each others' lives as well as your own. Learn More.

   

• When will my cat begin to have heat cycles and get pregnant?

   

  When will my cat begin to have heat cycles and get pregnant?

  Each cat is different but depending on factors including daylength, temperature and the presence of intact males it can be as early as 4 months.