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Kidney Disease in Cats: Our Vet Discusses Causes, Signs & Care

Your cat's two kidneys perform many vital functions in maintaining your pet’s health. They help eliminate toxins from the bloodstream (because they filtrate bl…

Kidney Disease in Cats: Our Vet Discusses Causes, Signs & Care

Gabapentin for Cats: Uses, Doses & Side Effects (Vet Answer)

Many human drugs are also used in pets, and gabapentin is one such drug. This medicine is used in veterinary medicine as an adjuvant in the control of chronic…

Gabapentin for Cats: Uses, Doses & Side Effects (Vet Answer)

Cat Spinal Injury: Signs, Causes & Treatments (Vet Answer)

If your cat's mobility is suddenly impaired, they are in pain, their limbs are stiff or weak, they have lost their balance, they seem paralyzed in one or more…

Cat Spinal Injury: Signs, Causes & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Why Are My Cat’s Paws Peeling? Vet Answers

It can be easy to overlook your cat’s paws, especially if he or she doesn’t like you touching that area. However, cats' paws act as their hands and feet, so th…

Why Are My Cat’s Paws Peeling? Vet Answers

Retinal Detachment in Cats: Causes, Signs, and Care (Vet Answer)

As a pet owner, having your cat diagnosed with retinal detachment can be overwhelming. It can happen quickly, with few (if any) warning signs, and the conseque…

Retinal Detachment in Cats: Causes, Signs, and Care (Vet Answer)