Our pets are a wonderful source of affection, companionship, entertainment, and stress relief, but they can also make us worry. Despite the many steps we take and the measures we put in place to make sure we are giving our cats the very best care, there will always be illnesses that are completely out of […]
Basal Cell Tumors in Cats: Signs, Causes, Diagnosis & Care (Vet Answer) Read More »
Feline oral squamous cell carcinoma is an invasive type of cancer. Affected cats tend to have pain associated with the tumor and may be disinclined to eat. Let’s look at some signs of squamous cell carcinoma and what treatment options might be available for your cat. What Is Feline Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma? Feline oral
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Since the pandemic, people have turned to virtual meetings, online grocery ordering, and even virtual doctors’ appointments. Many virtual platforms have allowed for people to safely speak to a health professional in the comfort of their own home. This trend has started to trickle into veterinary medicine as well. There are a number of “telehealth”
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Many people may have heard the word anemia before, but don’t really understand what it means. Anemia is the term for a low red blood cell count, or a low circulating amount of red blood cells. While anemia as a blanket term can refer to a low red blood cell count from a number of
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Some feline diseases are quite subtle, but skin ulcers are not. Skin ulcers look like sores or open wounds on your cat. They are painful because the skin is very sensitive. Your cat might have the urge to lick or scratch the wounds, which will make things worse. Skin ulcers are just a sign of
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Your cat is losing weight and withdrawn, so you schedule a veterinary appointment. Your veterinarian suggests several diagnostic tests that point to your cat having stomach cancer. Let’s look at stomach cancer in cats and the options available to treat it. What Is Stomach Cancer in Cats? Leiomyosarcoma is a cancer occurring in the stomach
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Have you ever noticed that your cat’s farts seem to smell like rotten eggs? Is there a way to prevent this unpleasant scent? That rotten egg odor is primarily due to sulfur compounds produced in the digestive process. When cats eat certain foods, especially those rich in fiber or specific types of carbohydrates, their digestion
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While the jitterbug may have been a popular swing dance among humans, it’s important to remember that cats don’t normally jitter, the dance or otherwise (to a certain extent—cats can shiver if they are frightened or cold). So, if you notice that your cat is trembling, jerking, shaking with every movement, or having difficulty maintaining
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Have you ever noticed your cat pull a face as if they’ve just smelt the most disgusting thing ever? Eyes closed, mouth wide open, lip curled in, neck extended—it’s an expression that certainly resembles repulsion. This is actually a natural reflex known as the Flehmen response (sometimes referred to as the Flehmen grimace or reaction
Why Do Cats Open Their Mouth When They Smell? Reasons Explained (Vet Answer) Read More »
Your cat is losing hair and, quite honestly, smells like corn chips. You know it’s not normal, so you call your veterinary hospital to schedule an appointment. Your head is spinning after your veterinarian suggests a skin impression and diagnoses a Malassezia infection. What is that? Let’s take the mystery out of this skin infection.
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