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What is cognitive decline and how do you know if your cat is experiencing it? What are the symptoms and how do you treat it? Here’s what a veterinarian has to say.
Dr. Arnold Plotnick
Dr. Arnold Plotnick is the founder of Manhattan Cat Specialists, a feline-exclusive veterinary practice on Manhattan’s upper west side. He is also an author of The Original Cat Fancy Cat Bible. Dr. Plotnick is a frequent contributor to feline publications and websites, including his own blog, <a href="http://www.leisurecommando.com/">Leisure Commando</a>. He lives in New York City with his cat Glitter.
It’s normal for a cat’s eyes to appear moist, and a little bit of wetness on the fur around the eyes or in the corner of the eye is normal. Constant or excessive tearing, however, is not a normal finding and should definitely be investigated by a veterinarian.
If unaddressed, dental problems can lead to a variety of consequences including bad breath, loose teeth, oral pain and difficulty eating.
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.
Disease processes occur in the mouth more than anywhere else in a cat’s body.
A corneal ulcer — a scratch or scrape involving the cornea — is an uncomfortable, potentially vision-threatening disorder in cats.
Cat owners should never attempt to treat their cat’s fever at home.
Taking a cat’s temperature is a two-person job.
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.
