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My Cat Ate a Ribbon: Is It Dangerous? Our Vet Explains

Cats like to play with many things, including laces, threads, hair bands, rubber bands, tinsel, or ribbons. Although cats playing with these items are extremel…

My Cat Ate a Ribbon: Is It Dangerous? Our Vet Explains

Anal Sac Disease in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Some of our readers may be familiar with anal sacs as a common source of irritation in dogs, but did you know that cats can suffer from anal gland problems as…

Anal Sac Disease in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Ovarian Remnant Syndrome in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

You adopted your cat from a shelter, and she was already spayed. Now, several years later, she yowls and acts like she could be in heat, but that couldn't be p…

Ovarian Remnant Syndrome in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Miliary Dermatitis in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Miliary dermatitis, also called feline miliary dermatitis, may sound like an unusual name for a medical condition, but it is a common malady that affects our f…

Miliary Dermatitis in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Haws Syndrome in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Seeing an obvious change in your cat’s appearance can be concerning, especially when the abnormality is associated with the eye. Concerns of vision impairment…

Haws Syndrome in Cats: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)