Author: Dr. Arnold Plotnick
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Does My Cat Have Asthma?
Persistent coughing and labored breathing in humans have taken on heightened significance in the past year, as they are commonly reported symptoms of COVID-19 infection. Not all coughing and wheezing in humans is of viral origin, however. Asthma in humans is a disease of the lower airways that can cause coughing, wheezing, labored breathing and …
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What is a Cat Dental Emergency?
If unaddressed, dental problems can lead to a variety of consequences including bad breath, loose teeth, oral pain and difficulty eating.
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Is Cat Snoring Normal?
Is it normal for a cat to snore? The short answer is … sometimes. There are harmless reasons for cats to snore and some not-so-harmless reasons.
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What is Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome?
Disease processes occur in the mouth more than anywhere else in a cat’s body.
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How To Treat Corneal Ulcers
A corneal ulcer — a scratch or scrape involving the cornea — is an uncomfortable, potentially vision-threatening disorder in cats.
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How to Bring Down a Cat’s Fever
Cat owners should never attempt to treat their cat’s fever at home.
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Does My Cat Have a Fever?
Taking a cat’s temperature is a two-person job.
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Cat Dizzy? Lost His Balance? It May Be FVD
Cats have a well-deserved reputation for their balance and agility. But when the feline vestibular system — the control center that regulates a cat’s balance — goes out of whack, cats can show dramatic clinical signs.
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Beware These Cat Household Hazards
They’re lurking quietly: in your kitchen, in your garden, in your medicine cabinet, on your nightstand. Substances potentially hazardous to your cat are everywhere.
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Make Time for Tooth Care
Common dental problems and simple preventative solutions for your cat.
