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Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome in Cats: Signs, Causes, & Care (Vet Answer)
You may not know what a brachycephalic cat is, but chances are you have seen one. Brachycephalic refers to the “squished face” breeds, or the cats that have sh…
7 Common Kitten Health Issues: Our Vet Answers
Kittens are generally pretty hardy little things—as long as they have a warm, dry place to sleep and the right type of food, they can usually get by doing thei…
My Cat Ate Dog Dewormer! Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)
Thankfully, dog dewormers are not inherently toxic to cats. However, the potential issue is whether a cat has eaten too much of the dewormer since dogs can be…
My Cat Ate a Poinsettia Leaf, Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)
On almost every list of toxic plants for cats, especially holiday lists, you’ll see poinsettias listed. The good news is that poinsettias are very mildly toxic…
My Cat Ate Garlic Bread! Here's What to Do (Vet Answer)
Garlic, while responsible for making so much of our food taste delicious, is highly toxic to cats. What should you do if your cat has eaten some garlic bread?…
