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Frankincense is most widely known for being gifted by one of the three wise men in the nativity story. It may not be common knowledge, but it is widely used as an essential oil. Essential oils are extracts from plants...
Seizures can be a frightening experience for both owners and their cats. There are many different types and causes. Usually, seizures are not life-threatening unless they last for a prolonged amount of time or cause the cat to injure themselves...
Pyrantel pamoate is an anthelmintic (dewormer) drug that is frequently used in cats, dogs, small animals, and birds. Its use is “off-label” in cats but many vets safely prescribe it as an effective treatment. Pyrantel can be used on its...
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. Animals and humans become infected via the bite of a tick. It is a common misconception that Lyme disease is caused by ticks, as ticks merely spread the...
Hyperthyroidism is a very common condition seen in cats, and in this condition, the thyroid becomes overactive. One or both of the thyroid glands can be affected. A benign swelling of the thyroid tissue is the most common cause, but...
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in cats is a specific group of disorders affecting the connective tissue. They are typically characterized by loose and stretchy skin that is very fragile. The disorder is caused by a genetic defect which means the cat doesn’t...
All cat lovers will be aware that our cats have many unique ways of communicating with us. Owners will be familiar with the affectionate head rub or “boop” when they are feeling playful or wanting some attention. Cats frequently rub...
Autoimmune disease is a relatively uncommon phenomenon seen in cats. Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system malfunctions and produces an inappropriate response to its own cells. The immune system mistakenly interprets part of the cat’s body as a threat...
Osteosarcoma is a type of bone tumor that occurs in cats, and it can occur in any bone in a cat’s body. It is a very aggressive type of cancer and can spread to other parts of the body rapidly....
Cats that have not been spayed cycle through a fertile period every 14–21 days during the breeding season.1 This is called being “in heat.” When a female cat is in heat, this is an indication she is ready to mate...
Skin disease in cats is incredibly common. Cat’s skin plays an important role, and it is the largest organ in your cat’s body. It functions as a protective barrier to the outside world and helps your cat regulate their body...
Have you noticed your cat scratching their ears incessantly? Cats are frequently seen itching their ears, shaking their head, or rubbing themselves on things. This is often a sign of a serious problem. Cats have extremely sensitive ears. There are...
Have you ever noticed your cat pull a disgusted face as if they have just smelt something horrible? Interestingly, this is a natural reflex they possess called the Flehmen response. It also goes by the name Flehmen grimace or Flehmen...
Hyperthyroidism is a very common problem seen in older cats, and radioactive iodine treatment is one of the therapies for treatment. Hyperthyroidism means an overactive thyroid and cats with the disease produce too much thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormones affect every...
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? Garlic and other allium vegetables such as onions, leeks, chives, and...
