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Reverse Sneezing in Cats: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Treatment

When you spend your life surrounded by cats, it’s inevitable that you will become familiar with a wide assortment of sounds and actions, with some that are nor…

Reverse Sneezing in Cats: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Treatment

Focal Seizures in Cats: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Care Tips

Seizures can be a frightening experience for both owners and their cats. There are many different types and causes. Usually, seizures are not life-threatening…

Focal Seizures in Cats: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Care Tips

Miralax for Cats: Our Vet Explains Dosages, Uses & Side Effects

You may notice your cat in the litter box, straining to defecate and being unable to. You may also notice that your cat is only passing small, firm “fecal ball…

Miralax for Cats: Our Vet Explains Dosages, Uses & Side Effects

Manx Syndrome in Cats: Our Vet Explains the Causes, Signs & Treatment

The Manx cat is a breed of domestic cat originating on the Isle of Man. Although it’s possible for a Manx cat to have a normal length tail, the breed is best k…

Manx Syndrome in Cats: Our Vet Explains the Causes, Signs & Treatment

Pyrantel for Cats: Dosage, Uses, Side Effects (Vet Answer)

Pyrantel pamoate is an anthelmintic (dewormer) drug that is frequently used in cats, dogs, small animals, and birds. Its use is “off-label” in cats but many ve…

Pyrantel for Cats: Dosage, Uses, Side Effects (Vet Answer)