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Can a Cat Survive Being Bitten by a Rattlesnake?
Rattlesnake venom acts as a neurotoxin in cats; the success of treatment can depend on timing.
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Ask a Vet: Why Would a Cat Stop Eating?
Appetite stimulants can help in the short term, but analysis beyond basic blood work might be needed to find the underlying cause.
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Ask a Vet: Why Do Cats Grind Their Teeth?
Tooth grinding has a fancy name (bruxism) and the condition has many possible causes in cats.
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Ask a Vet: Do Cats Really Need Vaccines Every Year?
A reader asks whether cats, especially indoor cats, need regular parasite preventatives and booster shots.
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Ask a Vet: What Causes Mouth Ulcers in Cats?
These once were called "rodent ulcers," and we know a lot more about causes and treatment.
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Ask a Vet: Should a Cat’s Nose Always Be Cool and Moist?
In some cats, a dry nose might mean nothing, but in others it could signify a problem.
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Finally! A Treatment That Might Cure FIP Is in the Works
In my 20 years as a vet, a cure for FIP has been unthinkable. I hope history soon will be made.
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Ask a Vet: What Can Cause Severe Anemia in Cats?
The condition can have tragic results; at least one cause is simple -- and easily preventable.
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9 Things You Never Knew You Wanted to Know About Your Cat’s Balls
Neutering is serious procedure, but it has a lighter (and sometimes gross) side.
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Why Is My Cat Lethargic and Limping After a Vaccine?
Lethargy and localized pain can have many causes, including one that's no cause for alarm.
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